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coolbrz
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_ 		9. January 2006 @ 12:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I just upgraded to a p4 3.4. I also have a GeForce 6800 GT 256 MB card. I have a 35 dollar power supply that is supposed to be 500 watts. I am having problems with system crashes and getting locked up. I have artifacts in games and I noticed my video card is running alot hotter. Some games give me an error right in the middle of playing. Can a psu that isn't putting out the wattage I need, make your video card overheat?
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ddp
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_ 		9. January 2006 @ 12:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
does the videocard have a fan on it & is it working?
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Pokey5
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_ 		9. January 2006 @ 12:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
That can't be the problem... the graphics card wouldn't even get to booting up the game. A power supply is a crucial component of your system. You should always provide it with a clean line of power which will keep it healthy, and run much more stable. I recommend Antec's True power supply line to provide a good flow of electricity to your power your PC. Get a 550-600watt supply.
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Ragnarok2
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_ 		9. January 2006 @ 12:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
500 Watts is more than enough. What brand PSU is it?

It sounds like its an overheating problem you got, not a power supply power. Do you have the latest drivers for your video card?
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coolbrz
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_ 		10. January 2006 @ 04:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I went out last night and bought a Antec Smartpower 500 watt psu. I played Battlefield 2 for an hour straight and had no problems with artifacts, freezes or crashes. I am hoping it was the psu. Ater i was done playing, I quickly checked the heat of my video card and it was reading about 71-72C. It had gotten up to 82C before!
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ScubaBud
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_ 		10. January 2006 @ 05:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I believe that you will find that it will be a Heat Issue in your PC case. Artifacts can happen with Over Clocking and if your PSU was sending out the wrong voltages, then it might be a possibility. But Heat usually is the culprit and even anything near the 80c is higher then a CPU should be at!
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