6600GT issues.

[Khann]

Hey there,

I'm having issues with my 6600GT!

Basically, when I have it plugged into the power supply, the computer freezes for 3-10 seconds, goes to a black screen for 3-5 seconds and then goes back to normal. This can happen every minute or two, and is really annoying. However, when I unplug it from the power supply, I get the warning message about low power/low performance on startup, however I don't get any lockups.

Now I thought it might be my power supply, but the power supply is 400W with 18A on the +12V, and from what I've read, that is more than enough.

Anyone got any ideas?

Thanks,
Michael

 

[turtile]

It could be overheating but I'm not sure.

 

[gurusan]

Never heard of this problem before. Try reinstalling the latest drivers first.

 

[phucng_10]

Try updating the drivers.

 

[Khann]

Updated the drivers - didn't help. Noticed that the graphics card was sharing a power cord with the hard drive, so I gave it it's own - didn't help.

I really don't know what to do.

 

[sPlAtOiD]

I would think its the power supply. Even if it's 400W.dosnt mean its workimg right.
You can bring the PSU to a computer shop to test it's usually free.