Hello guys,
I have had an acer aspire t160 for a couple of years now,
Just got a new 32 inch LCD tv for xmas (yes santa took pity on me ) so i am now using this as my primary monitor for the pc.
The system came with onboard graphics which worked OK, but struggled when playing certain videos on the TV....therefore I rushed out and grabbed a 512 PNY NVIDA Geforce 9500 GT.
All excited, I installed the gfx card and everything seemed to be fine, running windows vista ultimate v smoothly.
but over the past few days the machine has been jumping to the blue screen of death with an INTERNAL_POWER_ERROR ...Its then when i looked at the gfx card box that I realised the card requires a minimum of 350W.
Upon opening up my pc, I can see that my current PSU is only 300W (link below)
Acer 300W Power Supply (PFC FSP300-60THA (1PF/ V)) - PY.30008.009
1) I guess this is the cause of the intermittent issues?
2) Am I damaging the gfx card running it at a lower (300w) voltage than the recommended (350w)?
3) Could anyone recommend a suitable replacement PSU that isnt going to damage the rest of my components ? (current voltages shown in spec below)
System spec below :-
Computer:
Computer Type ACPI x64-based PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
OS Service Pack Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 7.0.6001.18000
DirectX DirectX 10.0
Computer Name JIMMYMC-PC
User Name Jimmy Mc
Logon Domain JimmyMc-PC
Date / Time 2009-01-01 / 19:32
Motherboard:
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64, 2200 MHz (11 x 200) 3500+
Motherboard Name Acer FC51GM
Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA GeForce 6100, AMD Hammer
System Memory 4096 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
DIMM1: Micron 16VDDT12864AY40BF2 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
DIMM2: Micron 16VDDT12864AY40BF2 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
DIMM3: Micron 16VDDT12864AY40BF2 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
DIMM4: Micron 16VDDT12864AY40BF2 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3
[ NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT ]
Video Adapter Properties:
Device Description NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Adapter String GeForce 9500 GT
BIOS String Version 62.94.2c.0.52
Chip Type GeForce 9500 GT
DAC Type Integrated RAMDAC
Driver Date 12/11/2008
Driver Version 7.15.11.8048 - nVIDIA ForceWare 180.48
Driver Provider NVIDIA
Memory Size 512 MB
Installed Drivers:
nvd3dumx 7.15.11.8048
nvd3dum 7.15.11.8048 - nVIDIA ForceWare 180.48
nvwgf2umx 7.15.11.8048
nvwgf2um 7.15.11.8048
Video Adapter Manufacturer:
Company Name NVIDIA Corporation
Product Information Products
Driver Download Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers
Driver Update DriverAgent.com Fix Your Driver Problems Instantly with DriverAgent
[ NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT ]
Video Adapter Properties:
Device Description NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Adapter String GeForce 9500 GT
BIOS String Version 62.94.2c.0.52
Chip Type GeForce 9500 GT
DAC Type Integrated RAMDAC
Driver Date 12/11/2008
Driver Version 7.15.11.8048 - nVIDIA ForceWare 180.48
Driver Provider NVIDIA
Memory Size 512 MB
Installed Drivers:
nvd3dumx 7.15.11.8048
nvd3dum 7.15.11.8048 - nVIDIA ForceWare 180.48
nvwgf2umx 7.15.11.8048
nvwgf2um 7.15.11.8048
Video Adapter Manufacturer:
Company Name NVIDIA Corporation
Product Information Products
Driver Download Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers
Driver Update DriverAgent.com Fix Your Driver Problems Instantly with DriverAgent
[ Motherboard ]
Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer Acer
Product FC51GM
Serial Number 043A61005141
[ Memory Controller ]
Memory Controller Properties:
Error Detection Method 64-bit ECC
Error Correction None
Supported Memory Interleave 1-Way
Current Memory Interleave 1-Way
Supported Memory Speeds 70ns, 60ns, 50ns
Supported Memory Types SPM, DIMM
Supported Memory Voltages 2.9V
Maximum Memory Module Size 4096 MB
Memory Slots 4
[ Processors / AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ ]
Processor Properties:
Manufacturer Unknown
Version AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+
External Clock 201 MHz
Maximum Clock 3000 MHz
Current Clock 1005 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.1 V
Status Disabled by user
Upgrade Socket 939
Socket Designation Socket 939
[ Caches / Internal Cache ]
Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Maximum Size 128 KB
Installed Size 128 KB
Supported SRAM Type Synchronous
Current SRAM Type Synchronous
Socket Designation Internal Cache
[ Caches / Internal Cache ]
Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Maximum Size 128 KB
Installed Size 128 KB
Supported SRAM Type Synchronous
Current SRAM Type Synchronous
Socket Designation Internal Cache
[ Caches / External Cache ]
Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Maximum Size 512 KB
Installed Size 512 KB
Supported SRAM Type Synchronous
Current SRAM Type Synchronous
Socket Designation External Cache
--------[ Sensor ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sensor Properties:
Sensor Type ITE IT8712F (ISA 290h)
GPU Sensor Type Diode (NV-Diode)
Chassis Intrusion Detected Yes
Temperatures:
Motherboard 44 °C (111 °F)
CPU 10 °C (50 °F)
CPU Diode 47 °C (117 °F)
GPU Diode 45 °C (113 °F)
Cooling Fans:
CPU 2280 RPM
Voltage Values:
CPU Core 1.39 V
+2.5 V 1.22 V
+3.3 V 3.30 V
+5 V 4.95 V
+12 V 11.71 V
+5 V Standby 4.97 V
VBAT Battery 2.86 V
Debug Info F 4A 00 FF
Debug Info T 138 44 10
Debug Info V 57 4C CE B8 B7 C4 A0 (35)
--------[ CPU ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CPU Properties:
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64, 2200 MHz (11 x 200) 3500+
CPU Alias Venice S939
CPU Stepping DH-E6
Instruction Set x86, x86-64, MMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Original Clock 2200 MHz
Min / Max CPU Multiplier 4x / 11x
L1 Code Cache 64 KB (Parity)
L1 Data Cache 64 KB (ECC)
L2 Cache 512 KB (On-Die, ECC, Full-Speed)
CPU Physical Info:
Package Type 939 Pin uOPGA
Package Size 4.00 cm x 4.00 cm
Transistors 68.5 million
Process Technology 9Mi, 90 nm, CMOS, Cu, SOI
Die Size 84 mm2
Core Voltage 1.400 - 1.450 V
I/O Voltage 1.2 V + 2.5 V
Maximum Power 67.0 W
CPU Manufacturer:
Company Name Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Product Information http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/...30_118,00.html
CPU Utilization:
CPU #1 75 %
If you require any further information please let me know!
Many Many thanks in advance!!
Jimmy
I have had an acer aspire t160 for a couple of years now,
Just got a new 32 inch LCD tv for xmas (yes santa took pity on me ) so i am now using this as my primary monitor for the pc.
The system came with onboard graphics which worked OK, but struggled when playing certain videos on the TV....therefore I rushed out and grabbed a 512 PNY NVIDA Geforce 9500 GT.
All excited, I installed the gfx card and everything seemed to be fine, running windows vista ultimate v smoothly.
but over the past few days the machine has been jumping to the blue screen of death with an INTERNAL_POWER_ERROR ...Its then when i looked at the gfx card box that I realised the card requires a minimum of 350W.
Upon opening up my pc, I can see that my current PSU is only 300W (link below)
Acer 300W Power Supply (PFC FSP300-60THA (1PF/ V)) - PY.30008.009
1) I guess this is the cause of the intermittent issues?
2) Am I damaging the gfx card running it at a lower (300w) voltage than the recommended (350w)?
3) Could anyone recommend a suitable replacement PSU that isnt going to damage the rest of my components ? (current voltages shown in spec below)
System spec below :-
Computer:
Computer Type ACPI x64-based PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
OS Service Pack Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 7.0.6001.18000
DirectX DirectX 10.0
Computer Name JIMMYMC-PC
User Name Jimmy Mc
Logon Domain JimmyMc-PC
Date / Time 2009-01-01 / 19:32
Motherboard:
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64, 2200 MHz (11 x 200) 3500+
Motherboard Name Acer FC51GM
Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA GeForce 6100, AMD Hammer
System Memory 4096 MB (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
DIMM1: Micron 16VDDT12864AY40BF2 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
DIMM2: Micron 16VDDT12864AY40BF2 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
DIMM3: Micron 16VDDT12864AY40BF2 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3-8 @ 200 MHz) (2.5-3-3-7 @ 166 MHz) (2.0-2-2-6 @ 133 MHz)
DIMM4: Micron 16VDDT12864AY40BF2 1 GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (3.0-3-3
[ NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT ]
Video Adapter Properties:
Device Description NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Adapter String GeForce 9500 GT
BIOS String Version 62.94.2c.0.52
Chip Type GeForce 9500 GT
DAC Type Integrated RAMDAC
Driver Date 12/11/2008
Driver Version 7.15.11.8048 - nVIDIA ForceWare 180.48
Driver Provider NVIDIA
Memory Size 512 MB
Installed Drivers:
nvd3dumx 7.15.11.8048
nvd3dum 7.15.11.8048 - nVIDIA ForceWare 180.48
nvwgf2umx 7.15.11.8048
nvwgf2um 7.15.11.8048
Video Adapter Manufacturer:
Company Name NVIDIA Corporation
Product Information Products
Driver Download Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers
Driver Update DriverAgent.com Fix Your Driver Problems Instantly with DriverAgent
[ NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT ]
Video Adapter Properties:
Device Description NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Adapter String GeForce 9500 GT
BIOS String Version 62.94.2c.0.52
Chip Type GeForce 9500 GT
DAC Type Integrated RAMDAC
Driver Date 12/11/2008
Driver Version 7.15.11.8048 - nVIDIA ForceWare 180.48
Driver Provider NVIDIA
Memory Size 512 MB
Installed Drivers:
nvd3dumx 7.15.11.8048
nvd3dum 7.15.11.8048 - nVIDIA ForceWare 180.48
nvwgf2umx 7.15.11.8048
nvwgf2um 7.15.11.8048
Video Adapter Manufacturer:
Company Name NVIDIA Corporation
Product Information Products
Driver Download Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers
Driver Update DriverAgent.com Fix Your Driver Problems Instantly with DriverAgent
[ Motherboard ]
Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer Acer
Product FC51GM
Serial Number 043A61005141
[ Memory Controller ]
Memory Controller Properties:
Error Detection Method 64-bit ECC
Error Correction None
Supported Memory Interleave 1-Way
Current Memory Interleave 1-Way
Supported Memory Speeds 70ns, 60ns, 50ns
Supported Memory Types SPM, DIMM
Supported Memory Voltages 2.9V
Maximum Memory Module Size 4096 MB
Memory Slots 4
[ Processors / AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ ]
Processor Properties:
Manufacturer Unknown
Version AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+
External Clock 201 MHz
Maximum Clock 3000 MHz
Current Clock 1005 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.1 V
Status Disabled by user
Upgrade Socket 939
Socket Designation Socket 939
[ Caches / Internal Cache ]
Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Maximum Size 128 KB
Installed Size 128 KB
Supported SRAM Type Synchronous
Current SRAM Type Synchronous
Socket Designation Internal Cache
[ Caches / Internal Cache ]
Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Maximum Size 128 KB
Installed Size 128 KB
Supported SRAM Type Synchronous
Current SRAM Type Synchronous
Socket Designation Internal Cache
[ Caches / External Cache ]
Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Maximum Size 512 KB
Installed Size 512 KB
Supported SRAM Type Synchronous
Current SRAM Type Synchronous
Socket Designation External Cache
--------[ Sensor ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sensor Properties:
Sensor Type ITE IT8712F (ISA 290h)
GPU Sensor Type Diode (NV-Diode)
Chassis Intrusion Detected Yes
Temperatures:
Motherboard 44 °C (111 °F)
CPU 10 °C (50 °F)
CPU Diode 47 °C (117 °F)
GPU Diode 45 °C (113 °F)
Cooling Fans:
CPU 2280 RPM
Voltage Values:
CPU Core 1.39 V
+2.5 V 1.22 V
+3.3 V 3.30 V
+5 V 4.95 V
+12 V 11.71 V
+5 V Standby 4.97 V
VBAT Battery 2.86 V
Debug Info F 4A 00 FF
Debug Info T 138 44 10
Debug Info V 57 4C CE B8 B7 C4 A0 (35)
--------[ CPU ]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CPU Properties:
CPU Type AMD Athlon 64, 2200 MHz (11 x 200) 3500+
CPU Alias Venice S939
CPU Stepping DH-E6
Instruction Set x86, x86-64, MMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Original Clock 2200 MHz
Min / Max CPU Multiplier 4x / 11x
L1 Code Cache 64 KB (Parity)
L1 Data Cache 64 KB (ECC)
L2 Cache 512 KB (On-Die, ECC, Full-Speed)
CPU Physical Info:
Package Type 939 Pin uOPGA
Package Size 4.00 cm x 4.00 cm
Transistors 68.5 million
Process Technology 9Mi, 90 nm, CMOS, Cu, SOI
Die Size 84 mm2
Core Voltage 1.400 - 1.450 V
I/O Voltage 1.2 V + 2.5 V
Maximum Power 67.0 W
CPU Manufacturer:
Company Name Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Product Information http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/...30_118,00.html
CPU Utilization:
CPU #1 75 %
If you require any further information please let me know!
Many Many thanks in advance!!
Jimmy
