Have I broken my computer?

Mr Spew · 7 Dec 2007 at 17:14

I bought an X1950XT, popped it into my computer, plugged in the power (for the GPU), it worked for about four minutes, started installing the drivers for the GPU and.. plonk. It just turns itself off.

Now when I try and turn it on, I only get a slight noise from the computer, not a beep, just like it's trying to power up. I've tried leaving it, unplugging for a while, nadda.

It's an over-clocked Core2Duo (2.4Ghz > 3.2Ghz), 2GB RAM, Antec 350w PSU I think, and the GPU is now a X1950XT. Have I overpowered it? Do I need a bigger PSU..is the original still fine?

Conrad11 · 7 Dec 2007 at 17:31

My guess is that you need a more power PSU, but im not good at these sorts of things.

morguk · 7 Dec 2007 at 17:32

I think you may have pushed your PSU too far. I would personally upgrade to a 500w+ PSU, it should then work fine unless you have blown any components.

Fireblade2K4 · 7 Dec 2007 at 17:34

I agree with the two above posts, sounds like you PSU couldn't cope with the load.

Stu

closeratio · 7 Dec 2007 at 17:35

morguk said:
I would personally upgrade to a 500w+ PSU

Seconded. I think I heard somewhere (not completely sure though) that the X1950 draws quite a bit more power than you'd think. And if it's one of the older PSU's which aren't as efficient at outputting the upperband of their power rating then this could be it.

Chris19 · 7 Dec 2007 at 17:38

I would advise on this PSU http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

Best thing is to try and get your hands on a different psu just to be sure before taking the plunge with a new one. If you are planing on more upgrades you may aswell get a higher rated psu just now to save you money in the long run.

Mr Spew · 7 Dec 2007 at 18:20

Bums - I tried switching the GPU back to the original and it still doesn't boot - is it definitely the PSU? :s

And would a 450w PSU be that much better? Should I go for something more than that?

schumi84 · 7 Dec 2007 at 18:53

Depends what upgrades you plan to do in the future and how far in the future. If you think you may be getting a more powerful CPU, GFX etc then go for a bit more.

I upgraded from a 480W to the Corsair 620W when i got my new CPU and Mobo for the simple fact i will be going xfire soon.

Cr0fty · 7 Dec 2007 at 19:11

Chris19 said:
I would advise on this PSU http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-006-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=

Best thing is to try and get your hands on a different psu just to be sure before taking the plunge with a new one. If you are planing on more upgrades you may aswell get a higher rated psu just now to save you money in the long run.

Seconded

Or if you can stretch to it the 520w HX version, with modular cables =)

Mr Spew · 10 Dec 2007 at 06:02

What are the modular cables, what difference do they make? Going to buy one soon I think..

fobose · 10 Dec 2007 at 06:57

Modular cables means you dont need to connect the PSU cables which you dont need, so you have no clutter of unwanted cables in your case

Looks kinda like this: