Big problem with my new desktop, please help.

Aofil said:
My new pc build is giving me problems when it's on for a while or when a game is played. I suspect the psu is weak but i'm not sure. . . .
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Hi Aofil

I agree with the other replies you getting that it is your power supply that is too weak , and the reason for it is that the although your power supply says 400w I can tell you that it is actually 200w or 250w with a 400w sticker , I knows for a fact this happens as we had the same issue many years ago when one of suppliers conned us by doing just that as the price difference is about USD$10.

you will notice on our pricelist or website that our cases come with a 300w or 350w and these are genuine 300w or 350w and they will run your configuration just fine. Judging from your configuration I have a strong feeling that I know where your case came from, and that this company is notorious for bringing cases with a 200w psu with a 400w sticker –I would go back to them and insist they give you a real 400w psu for which you paid as reflected on your invoice.

ESQ
 
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Zenbaas said:
Thats definitely high....
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You sure about that? I see the VAN-600AS listed for R950+ everywhere.

Another suggestion to solve the power supply issue: if you case can take it have a look into running a 2nd PSU and run the graphics card off it. It'll save immediately cash outlay.

It might also be best for power hungry rigs to run a PSU with a single 12V rail and not these multiple rails. When one rail can't provide enough current, the whole thing shuts down.
 
Esquire said:
Hi Aofil

I agree with the other replies you getting that it is your power supply that is too weak , and the reason for it is that the although your power supply says 400w I can tell you that it is actually 200w or 250w with a 400w sticker , I knows for a fact this happens as we had the same issue many years ago when one of suppliers conned us by doing just that as the price difference is about USD$10.

you will notice on our pricelist or website that our cases come with a 300w or 350w and these are genuine 300w or 350w and they will run your configuration just fine. Judging from your configuration I have a strong feeling that I know where your case came from, and that this company is notorious for bringing cases with a 200w psu with a 400w sticker –I would go back to them and insist they give you a real 400w psu for which you paid as reflected on your invoice.

ESQ
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Lol I know u dont wanna point anyone out but are you talking about the Comstar cases? :p
 
Esquire said:
Hi Aofil

I agree with the other replies you getting that it is your power supply that is too weak , and the reason for it is that the although your power supply says 400w I can tell you that it is actually 200w or 250w with a 400w sticker , I knows for a fact this happens as we had the same issue many years ago when one of suppliers conned us by doing just that as the price difference is about USD$10.

you will notice on our pricelist or website that our cases come with a 300w or 350w and these are genuine 300w or 350w and they will run your configuration just fine. Judging from your configuration I have a strong feeling that I know where your case came from, and that this company is notorious for bringing cases with a 200w psu with a 400w sticker –I would go back to them and insist they give you a real 400w psu for which you paid as reflected on your invoice.

ESQ
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It would be nice if you guys started stocking real psu's as well, as opposed to peak rated ones:)
 
lol huntkey ftl :D

im sure its the psu thats giving u trouble.

im running a 4890, using the vantec ion2+ 520W, works great.

also they quite cheap, i know prophecy has them in stock.
 
reddevilandy10 said:
Lol! Nice one:D

Btw Aofil, how much do you want to spend on a new PSU?
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Well if that Vantec is around R600 im sure i can make a plan if it will benefit my pc and is really as good as i'm hearing... i wouldn't like to spend too much more than that though..if possible.
 
Esquire said:
Hi Aofil

I agree with the other replies you getting that it is your power supply that is too weak , and the reason for it is that the although your power supply says 400w I can tell you that it is actually 200w or 250w with a 400w sticker , I knows for a fact this happens as we had the same issue many years ago when one of suppliers conned us by doing just that as the price difference is about USD$10.

you will notice on our pricelist or website that our cases come with a 300w or 350w and these are genuine 300w or 350w and they will run your configuration just fine. Judging from your configuration I have a strong feeling that I know where your case came from, and that this company is notorious for bringing cases with a 200w psu with a 400w sticker –I would go back to them and insist they give you a real 400w psu for which you paid as reflected on your invoice.

ESQ
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But how can i e sure of this, or how can i prove it?
 
Got an 8800GT 1Gb here and using a Gigabyte Odin GT 800W, wouldn't want to go any lower tbh cause as always with pc's, you'll upgrade parts etc.
 
bradrap said:
Got an 8800GT 1Gb here and using a Gigabyte Odin GT 800W, wouldn't want to go any lower tbh cause as always with pc's, you'll upgrade parts etc.
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Total overkill for any single card setup.

And parts generally become more energy efficient over time.
 
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