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Computer freezes while gaming

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Specifications:
Processor: Intel i7 870 lynnfield
Gfx card: Nvidia gtx 280 1gb
Power Supply : Cooler master 600W
Motherboard: DP55WG
RAM: DDR3 4GB (2sticks)

The problem is that my computer freezes when i start gaming..I suspect that it might be a problem with the power supply. Is 600w enough for it? Or should i upgrade to a 750W power supply. What will stop the freezing?
Thanks,
Apurva

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Power supply Master

600W should be enough for what you have to power even while gaming. What game(s) are you running and for how long before issues?
If it happens as soon as you start gaming, you might check to see if there is a known compatibility issue with between your mobo and GPU
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When you formatted your PC and reinstalled the graphics drivers, where did you get the drivers from? 1) Graphics Card Manufacturer? (best), NVidia? (should work), Original CD (not good), Windows Update (very iffy), Pirate Bay? (hmmm)

Cooler master..Turns out the replacements Xfx were supplying me with were horrible..Sold my Gtx 280 and switched to an ati radeon 6770..Couldnt be happier..Playing skyrim for the first time :D  and for the first time in a year my computer is working perfectly..Never again will i buy an nvidia or an xfx card..
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