very sad.

2007-01-10 23:10:03

#1

claor: Member; +39|6872|Australia

hey everyone,

i just got my new computer and when ever i try to start bf2 or 3dmark06 or anything that is a bit graphics intense, my monitor loses signal. and i have to restart, can anyone one please please help me find the problem,

my specs are.

Case:thermaltake soprano/430watt psu
cpu:core 2 duo e6400
motherboard: msi 975x powerup
video: X1950PRO ice q3 turbo 256mb
RAM: 2GB 800mhz 6400 4-4-4-12 ram corsair.
monitor:benQ FP92W 19'widescreen lcd

and i think that all you guys need.

could it be that the power supply isn't good enough, if you have any idea please throw it out there so i can check if its the problem, thanks people

karma will be rewarded for everyone that helps, thanks.

edit: could a mod please put lost signal in the topic name, sorry guys i forgot.

Last edited by claor (2007-01-10 23:14:49)

2007-01-10 23:15:35

#2

Pernicious544: Zee Tank Skank; +80|7158|MoVal So-Cal

Im gonna point right at the PSU. If not that then something may be overheating (chance). Get a bigger PSU and that should fix it.

p.s. no karma please, I may be wrong

Last edited by Pernicious544 (2007-01-10 23:16:10)

2007-01-10 23:19:34

#3

theit57: I am THE Frodo Baggins.; +124|6856|6 feet under

Pernicious544 wrote:
may be overheating

highly unlikely because my laptop get really hot whenever i play but it never has any problems like that, so i doubt its over heating

2007-01-10 23:22:35

#4

Yaocelotl: :D; +221|7108|Keyboard

Ok, it could be two things. PSU or heat; I see that you are Aussie and maybe you are dealing with a lot of heat so maybe that could be it. Try to remove the side cover from your CPU´s case and turn it on to see if that can help in any heat problems. Good luck and keep us posted.

2007-01-10 23:23:12

#5

maffiaw: ph33r me 傻逼; +40|6878|Melbourne, AUS

I would suggest that teh x1950 graphics card you have may require a 450+ watt PSU to be on the safe side.

2007-01-10 23:38:39

#6

claor: Member; +39|6872|Australia

I'm pretty sure it is not heat the case has got pretty good cooling, and it had only been on for like 1 minute, as soon as i try to do anything a bit graphically intense it loses signal.. i tried to install the latest drivers.. but lost signal halfway through..

temps about 49 degrees Celsius

Last edited by claor (2007-01-10 23:46:57)

2007-01-10 23:55:39

#7

MagikTrik: yes.....but your still gay; +138|6828|Pittsburgh, PA USA

I get little flashes on my monitor, it's like the power turns off but I can still hear games or TV or whatever is on in the background but it comes right back on. I dunno how to help you, I just deal with it but it's obviously not as bad as yours. If you figure it out though be sure to post it.
First thing I thought was PSU too but that doesn't seem to be it, maybe something as simple as wiring?

2007-01-11 00:00:48

#8

Andoura: Got loooollllll ?; +853|7096|Montreal, Qc, Canada

if its heating just remove the case !!! when i had my old graphic card wich was a bullshit NVIDIA 6200Geforce, i could fell the heat on my leg while playing and even on my hand on the keyboard and mouse... becuase the pc was heating!... when i bought my 7600GT i took no chance of fuckin everything up so i just installer my card and i removed the case, now my graphic card is always around 56C...

so if its heating just remove your case

2007-01-11 00:04:05

#9

Richard2000: Banned; +39|7003|England

I would suggest its the psu
the minimum standard for psu now is 500 watt

2007-01-11 00:10:49

#10

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7058|132 and Bush

Make sure drivers are up to date and check your gpu temps.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2007-01-11 00:14:44

#11

claor: Member; +39|6872|Australia

Kmarion wrote:
Make sure drivers are up to date and check your gpu temps.

couldn't get driver on until just then. latest drivers are on..... GPU temps around 49 degrees Celsius

2007-01-11 00:20:26

#12

Reciprocity: Member; +721|7038|the dank(super) side of Oregon

what kind of PSU are you running? those 1950's aren't anorexic.

If it came with the case, it most likely sucks nuts. 430 watts is fairly anaemic.

Last edited by Reciprocity (2007-01-11 00:24:55)

2007-01-11 00:37:02

#13

claor: Member; +39|6872|Australia

yeh came with case.. 430 watts

2007-01-11 01:14:33

#14

Reciprocity: Member; +721|7038|the dank(super) side of Oregon

every spec i've read says you need at least 450w PSU, they also recommend a 12v rail with good amperage rating.

do you have your monitor drivers installed?

are you sure you have the newest drivers installed? whatever came on the disc is usually old junk? go to the ATI site and check for the latest. you could try reinstalling the drivers and using driver cleaner.

2007-01-11 01:18:50

#15

claor: Member; +39|6872|Australia

downloaded and installed latest drivers. from ati, its funny cause i had a 7100GS in there while i was waiting for the X1950PRO.. and that worked fine... so it cant be the monitors drivers..

Last edited by claor (2007-01-11 01:20:52)

2007-01-11 01:21:21

#16

crimson_grunt: Shitty Disposition (apparently); +214|7112|Teesside, UK

This happened to me a while ago and i think the problem was that the power connector in the graphics card had slightly damaged pins so the gfx card wasn't getting enough power.

Last edited by crimson_grunt (2007-01-11 01:21:42)

2007-01-11 01:28:12

#17

claor: Member; +39|6872|Australia

crimson_grunt wrote:
This happened to me a while ago and i think the problem was that the power connector in the graphics card had slightly damaged pins so the gfx card wasn't getting enough power.

ah!!!!!! thanks for that heaps.. how do i found out if thats the problem.

2007-01-11 01:41:54

#18

crimson_grunt: Shitty Disposition (apparently); +214|7112|Teesside, UK

claor wrote:
crimson_grunt wrote:
This happened to me a while ago and i think the problem was that the power connector in the graphics card had slightly damaged pins so the gfx card wasn't getting enough power.
ah!!!!!! thanks for that heaps.. how do i found out if thats the problem.

I guess unplug the gfx card and check the power connector isn't damaged, if it's fine make sure it is securely connected to the psu. Failing that I would go with that other people said and try a stronger psu.

2007-01-11 02:00:45

#19

spray_and_pray: Member; +52|6949|Perth. Western Australia

Im almost 100% sure its your PSU the Thermaltake 430W series actually run at 380W according to some source I remember considering buying the PSU because it seemed really cheap saw some good reviews but then I saw the down points... If you are in Perth I got a good deal off netsolution.com.au ATX Case 2 case fans 550W PSU for $60 I had my doubts about the PSU but its come out on top in the end it works perfectly GFX card runs at 47C with box closed system running at 35C CPU at about 49C. Highly reccomended.

2007-01-12 01:29:07

#20

claor: Member; +39|6872|Australia

turned out to be a faulty graphics card.

thanks for all your help people ! appreciate it.

2007-01-12 01:36:29

#21

Reciprocity: Member; +721|7038|the dank(super) side of Oregon

you still may want to upgrade that PSU.

2007-01-12 03:26:42

#22

[LRDG] T1rez: Member; +0|6789

well im running a ATI X1950XTX with 230 watts from X_connect and it works fine lol!! so it probably is just ur Faulty GFX!!

2007-01-12 05:59:24

#23

CrazeD: Member; +368|7130|Maine

Andoura wrote:
if its heating just remove the case !!! when i had my old graphic card wich was a bullshit NVIDIA 6200Geforce, i could fell the heat on my leg while playing and even on my hand on the keyboard and mouse... becuase the pc was heating!... when i bought my 7600GT i took no chance of fuckin everything up so i just installer my card and i removed the case, now my graphic card is always around 56C...

so if its heating just remove your case

All that's going to do is hurt your components. If you can't keep a case cool then you shouldn't be building a computer...

Last edited by CrazeD (2007-01-12 05:59:43)

2007-01-12 06:10:21

#24

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7164|67.222.138.85

It's your psu for sure, get something over 500 w for the future.

2007-01-12 06:11:19

#25

Lucien: Fantasma Parastasie; +1,451|7111

written on the box of my x1950:

450 watt power supply minimum
30 amps on the 12 volt rail recommended

I doubt that if youve got a generic 430 watt PSU, it's going to be capable of running your rig.

BF2S Forums very sad.

Pernicious544 wrote:

Kmarion wrote:

crimson_grunt wrote:

claor wrote:

crimson_grunt wrote:

Andoura wrote:

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