Help!!! Computer shuts down after installing new card!!!

Did you install the correct drivers?

I installed what came with the card. I am also wondering if it is my monitor it old as well a Sony 200ES. I was just trying things out again and the screen went in a bunch of horizontal lines and flickered then the monitor shut off and the orange light came on the computer stayed on.

Boy, a 9250 sure is old and low end, and the 64-bit version at that. Anyway, list your full specs. It could be that you simply have a weak PSU. If you can return that 9250 though that would be good  .

Here are my specs:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/1/2010, 16:41:40

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: PCCHIPS
System Model: M957G
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 763MB used, 3178MB available
Windows Dir: I:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: RADEON 9250
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter AGP (0x5960)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5960&SUBSYS_202017AF&REV_01
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: SONY CPD-200ES
Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6614 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 5/3/2006 11:51:00, 258048 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 5/3/2006 11:50:42, 1540608 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-1A20-11CF-C96D-2A00A0C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x5960
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Wow, almost gave up scrolling to try and post message..... LOL. Anyways, sounds like a really old system. haha. It says dual core in your description or did I misread that ?
I did, in fact, kill a monitor that way but not sure that's the reason. Did you try going into the bios and selecting the video card ( pc slot or peg or whatever.... could also be an option for "auto". Are you sure the card is good ? Although it's what most of us would call a light duty card the power supply might not be up to par with the added hardware.
Did you try connecting the monitor to the VGA connector vs the DVI ? Does the PC work if you pull the card and go back the way it was ?

Yes the PC works just fine if I pull the card and put it back to the original was it was. I have it in know and I have no problems but I am not trying a game or anything.
I just think I just need to upgrade I just wanted this computer for the kids to play on and not screw up the new one. ARG!!! Frustrating!!!

1. Uninstall old GFX drivers
2. Take out old card
3. Install new card
4. Install new card's drivers.

If that doesn't work, after step 1, use a registry cleaner (or driversweeper) to look for and delete anything related to the GFX card.

You should go to Windows Update and see what they have for you. Might find something VGA related and or firmware for other hardware.