Install the latest drivers for the video card. Run a directx dialog to test them. I believe it needs that 8-pin power connector.
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I think 380W PSU is too weak for your build. I had the similar problem a while ago when I upgraded to Athlon X2 with the same power supply. You need more juice
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Originally Posted by judasdoh antec earthwatts 380: |
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As do I... on some mobos... 4 of the pins supply power to the CPU... the other 4 provide power to the add-in slots, and are specifically required when the video card does not have its own power connector.
Originally Posted by Biatch . I believe it needs that 8-pin power connector. |
The juice must flow fluidly.
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It's not too weak, especially since his graphics card isn't very power hungry. His CPU is an energy efficient model too.
He has PLENTY of power
Anyway, check if you bent any pins
Originally Posted by McDown I think 380W PSU is too weak for your build. I had the similar problem a while ago when I upgraded to Athlon X2 with the same power supply. You need more juice
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He has PLENTY of power
Anyway, check if you bent any pins
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from any number of websites...
this is the type of plug you need:
although you may find it less expensive elsewhere.
http://pcpartscollection.stores.yaho...suto8atxm.html
but you would be better off getting a different power supply with the ATX 2.2 EPS 8 pin connector on the PSU
utilizing the molex adapter, all of your power for everything comes off the +12V2 Rail rather than the +12V1 rail which is dedicated to the CPU
EDIT: A quick glance at the manual for the Mobo, shows an independant 4 pin Molex on the borad to supply power to the graphics card. The connector is labeled:
JATXPWR3: Auxiliary Power for Graphics, and is a standard molex 4 pin connector... does plugging this in help?
the manual also shows the 8pin JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector as only the CPU power. so theoretically, a single 4 pin connector should provide adequate power to your AMD 2400be CPU... it's only a 45W core
Originally Posted by judasdoh where can i find a 4 pin to 8 pin converter? |
this is the type of plug you need:
although you may find it less expensive elsewhere.
http://pcpartscollection.stores.yaho...suto8atxm.html
but you would be better off getting a different power supply with the ATX 2.2 EPS 8 pin connector on the PSU
utilizing the molex adapter, all of your power for everything comes off the +12V2 Rail rather than the +12V1 rail which is dedicated to the CPU
EDIT: A quick glance at the manual for the Mobo, shows an independant 4 pin Molex on the borad to supply power to the graphics card. The connector is labeled:
JATXPWR3: Auxiliary Power for Graphics, and is a standard molex 4 pin connector... does plugging this in help?
the manual also shows the 8pin JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector as only the CPU power. so theoretically, a single 4 pin connector should provide adequate power to your AMD 2400be CPU... it's only a 45W core
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your 100% right
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i was about to buy that thing too, before you posted this
Originally Posted by xandypx from any number of websites... this is the type of plug you need: although you may find it less expensive elsewhere. http://pcpartscollection.stores.yaho...suto8atxm.html but you would be better off getting a different power supply with the ATX 2.2 EPS 8 pin connector on the PSU utilizing the molex adapter, all of your power for everything comes off the +12V2 Rail rather than the +12V1 rail which is dedicated to the CPU EDIT: A quick glance at the manual for the Mobo, shows an independant 4 pin Molex on the borad to supply power to the graphics card. The connector is labeled: JATXPWR3: Auxiliary Power for Graphics, and is a standard molex 4 pin connector... does plugging this in help? the manual also shows the 8pin JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector as only the CPU power. so theoretically, a single 4 pin connector should provide adequate power to your AMD 2400be CPU... it's only a 45W core |
i was about to buy that thing too, before you posted this
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