whats the problem

[civicrocker7]

I just started my computer for the first time and................ BIG SUPRIZE it didnt work but there is a bright side i think i know what the problem is. How does this sound to you guys the power supply i have is 320 watts and my mobo recommends that i have a 400 watt power supply and get this im running a nvidia 6800GS so im thinking i dont have enough power going to the video card because when i turn on the computer the screen is just black


what do you guys think

ps is that senario even possible i say this beacuse everythink works like my fans and front lcd so whats the problem

plz help



PW

 

[ChuNalt787]

ya get the bigger ps. I would try sumthin like a 450 cause the 6800 drains power like no ones buisness

 

[civicrocker7]

thanks for your help chunalt i think i might get a 500watt does anyone else have a opinion on the subject

THANKS

PW

 

[~Rob]

Try and feed the Graphics card and motherboard supplies from seperate lengths of Molex, also unplug everything non essential. If it still refuses to give a display while everything appears to be running fine, then I'd agree its time to go down the PSU line of thinking...

 

[kchi55]

im using a 6800gs with a 520w psu and it's working fine if you want to be on the safe side.

 

[civicrocker7]

yea i just tried putting them on diffrent lengths of molex and no go so im geting a new psu tommarow 500Watt

THANKS


PW