• Competitor rules

    Please remember that any mention of competitors, hinting at competitors or offering to provide details of competitors will result in an account suspension. The full rules can be found under the 'Terms and Rules' link in the bottom right corner of your screen. Just don't mention competitors in any way, shape or form and you'll be OK.

New q6700 causing problems

Heretic1322

Heretic1322

Heretic1322

Associate
Joined
27 May 2007
Posts
230
Hi All,

I was hoping someone could kindly help me.

I bought a Q6700 last week and a sunbeam cooler. I installed both with no problem. Before the install I updated my bios to the latest to accommodate the new chip. That went well too.

After installation I tried a few minor overclocks, they seemed successful and I achieved 3.0ghz. I tried a few games like GTA which played well and Prime tests appeared stable.

I then left my pc for a few days as I was busy with other things. I switched it on yesterday to play my new game UT3 and it now switches off completely when the game loads. I have tried turning the overclock off, so it's now running on stock settings. I have tried other games like Crysis and Fear 2. They both make my PC shutdown.

I have a feeling it's my PSU but just hoped for some advice before I splash out on a new PSU

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks :cool:
 
I doubt it's his PSU.

I have an Akasa Powerplus 550w ( 630 W peak), had it for 3 years ( of heavy 12 hr/day usage) now I think, so it's lost a bit of it's output I'd imagine.
It's fine with a [email protected] ghz, 6 HDD's, 8800GTS 512, 4 ram modules, a massive load of USB devices, etcetc.

12V line rock solid at 12.2-12.3 V.


Unless it's got a poor output on the 12V lines, how many amps ?
Mine has a peak of 55 amps though in total over the four 4 12V lines.
 
Last edited:
Hey all,

Thanks for the replies.

my PSU Description is:

This hi-engineered ultra quiet power supply combines efficiency and hi-performance. It complies with 12V ATX 2.2 specification. Full voltage input range enables an excellent power delivery. These award winning PSU’s use a single 120mm twin ball bearing auto thermal fan providing near silent operation. Designed for all AMD and Intel based technology including dual GPU and dual core CPU. Dual 12V rails ensure stable power distribution. All of these make it a solid choice.

- Compliant with Intel ATX 12V version 2.2
- Ultra quiet 12cm twin ball bearing fan for optimum
- Enhanced 5V standby (+5Vsb) to 3A
- Active PFC energy savings
- Two CPU 12V connectors: 4-pin and 8-pin motherboard connectors
- Dual 12V rails give safe optimised power distribution
- PCI-E connector for multiple GPU power requirement
- Extended cable length for longer cases
- Cable tide-kit bag
- Black cable sleeve for all cables
- Full safety approvals and protections

I dont know a lot about PSU's, but hopefully that will make sense to someone :)

If it's not the PSU what could it be?

Thanks
 
Hehe, I saw that post but the chap has a slightly different problem.

I can overclock to at least 3.0 and complete a prime stress test, only tried for about 10 mins. It seems to just shut down when I play a game.
 
Ah pardon me! :o

Um I would say do a full BIOS Reset, power down your PC and flick it off at the PSU (or unplug from the wall) for a minute . . . . have a kit kat and cup of tea then power up the rig and boot to desktop and start gaming!

That should work unless your memory or something else needs a voltage manually setting (i.e some memory needs 2.0v+ but most default fine).

I'm not suggesting you run all the time with a stock system but for trouble-shooting purposes it would help descern if there is a base level problem with either a piece of hardware or possible bad setting . . . .

May I ask what CPU you were using before please? :)
 
I used to have an e6600 clocked at 3.11GHz. I best not have a Kit Kat as i've already had 1 today :D

I just completed a Prime, small TFT test for 1/2hour with no errors. Core Temps are 47 - 51.

PC is at stock settings

Just tried a game and it switched off again. hmmmm
 
Hmmm, so all you have done is swapped out a Q6600 for a new Q6700 and this happens?

I can't imagine the power draw is that much greater for the new chip so unless by chance your PSU is giving up the ghost at the same time as you swap CPU then I'm not quite sure :confused:

I don't suppose you still have the old chip about? for trouble-shooting purposes it may be worth swapping back to see! :(
 
Yeah luckily I have a 2nd PC which has the same model PSU, e2160, GA-P35-DS3L, 2GB of the same RAM, 8800GTS and the same case.

I've been thinking about trying it in the 2nd pc, but it's a bit of a hassle.

What do you think the best thing would be to do?

it was an E6600 before, but i doubt there's much power draw difference to a Q6600?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom