NX88000 GTS problem

playstation60 wrote:
> Ok I have another question on this topic that is probably going to make
> me seem like an utter idiot and noob. I'm not as dumb as some of these
> questions make me seem. I finally got the extra power connector for the
> graphics card, now the computer won't boot with it plugged in. Is this
> because the power supply is not large enough to handle all the power
> requirements?
>
>

Is your PSU or card still making the noise you reported?

'playstation60' wrote:
> Ok I have another question on this topic that is probably going to make
> me seem like an utter idiot and noob. I'm not as dumb as some of these
> questions make me seem. I finally got the extra power connector for the
> graphics card, now the computer won't boot with it plugged in. Is this
> because the power supply is not large enough to handle all the power
> requirements?
_____

At this point you must provide more information. It may be that the power
supply is inadequate. Now that you have the 12 volt connector plugged into
the graphics card (I am assuming you got the correct adapter cord and
installed it correctly), the combined 12 volt current needed by the graphics
card plus the rest of the system (mainly the CPU and drives) is more that
the power supply can provide. For long distance diagnosis you must provide
all the details about the power supply and the rest of the computer system:
brand
model
total wattage
12 Volt DC current for each of the 12 Volt DC rails
CPU (brand, model, speed)
number, type, and size drives.

Or you could just take the system in to a shop.

Your questions are not stupid. You just haven't installed a modern high
power graphics card before and don't seem to have a background in
electronics.

Phil Weldon

"playstation60" <playstation60.3ch0x2@no.email.invalid> wrote in message
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>
> Ok I have another question on this topic that is probably going to make
> me seem like an utter idiot and noob. I'm not as dumb as some of these
> questions make me seem. I finally got the extra power connector for the
> graphics card, now the computer won't boot with it plugged in. Is this
> because the power supply is not large enough to handle all the power
> requirements?
>
>

[playstation60]

Thanks for being so understanding. I'm new to the new technology, and some of the terms I am still rather unfamiliar with. Most of my computer technology comes from much older equipment. LOL, I learned how to type and what not on an all in one unit that used Norton Editor. The screen was red.

Anyhow, I've been chatting back and forth with my father on the issue and I'm taking the tower to his house tomorrow evening. At this point I believe it is a case where the power supply is not enough to power everything I'm asking it to.

When I first got the tower and plugged the card in there was that awful noise. Now there's nothing. The fan on the card AND the CPU do not kick in. The lights above the num lock and whatnot light up for a half a second, that is it.

I believe it is a AMD Sempron 3800+ for a CPU. The power supply is a Bestec 250w. Model number ATX-250-12z

It's an ASUS motherboard, model ABM2N-LA

Hope that helps some. I'm not sure how to really read the volts and stuff.

'playstation60'wrote:
> Thanks for being so understanding. I'm new to the new technology, and
> some of the terms I am still rather unfamiliar with. Most of my
> computer technology comes from much older equipment. LOL, I learned how
> to type and what not on an all in one unit that used Norton Editor. The
> screen was red.
>
> Anyhow, I've been chatting back and forth with my father on the issue
> and I'm taking the tower to his house tomorrow evening. At this point I
> believe it is a case where the power supply is not enough to power
> everything I'm asking it to.
>
> When I first got the tower and plugged the card in there was that awful
> noise. Now there's nothing. The fan on the card AND the CPU do not
> kick in. The lights above the num lock and whatnot light up for a half
> a second, that is it.
>
> I believe it is a AMD Sempron 3800+ for a CPU. The power supply is a
> Bestec 250w. Model number ATX-250-12z
>
> It's an ASUS motherboard, model ABM2N-LA
>
> Hope that helps some. I'm not sure how to really read the volts and
> stuff.
_____

A Bestec 250w power supply; that would be the problem. Most 'no-name' power
supplies don't reliably supply the rated output. Replace the power supply
with a decent 350 Watt or larger capacity. One that meets the ATX +12V 2.03
standards. (And hope the Bestec didn't blow and take something else with
it.)

Phil Weldon

"playstation60" <playstation60.3cr3v6@no.email.invalid> wrote in message
newslaystation60.3cr3v6@no.email.invalid...
>
> Thanks for being so understanding. I'm new to the new technology, and
> some of the terms I am still rather unfamiliar with. Most of my
> computer technology comes from much older equipment. LOL, I learned how
> to type and what not on an all in one unit that used Norton Editor. The
> screen was red.
>
> Anyhow, I've been chatting back and forth with my father on the issue
> and I'm taking the tower to his house tomorrow evening. At this point I
> believe it is a case where the power supply is not enough to power
> everything I'm asking it to.
>
> When I first got the tower and plugged the card in there was that awful
> noise. Now there's nothing. The fan on the card AND the CPU do not
> kick in. The lights above the num lock and whatnot light up for a half
> a second, that is it.
>
> I believe it is a AMD Sempron 3800+ for a CPU. The power supply is a
> Bestec 250w. Model number ATX-250-12z
>
> It's an ASUS motherboard, model ABM2N-LA
>
> Hope that helps some. I'm not sure how to really read the volts and
> stuff.
>
>

'playstation60' wrote in part, about problems when upgrading to a nVidia
8800 GST graphics adapter:

> When I first got the tower and plugged the card in there was that awful
> noise. Now there's nothing. The fan on the card AND the CPU do not
> kick in. The lights above the num lock and whatnot light up for a half
> a second, that is it.
>
> I believe it is a AMD Sempron 3800+ for a CPU. The power supply is a
> Bestec 250w. Model number ATX-250-12z
_____

So that your question and the various replies can be more useful to others,
could you post the outcome of any attempts to solve the problem? Replacing
the 250 Watt Power supply with one of 350 Watt capacity or greater should do
the trick (however, some systems [Dell for example] may use a propriety form
factor supply and require a matching form factor replacement.)

Phil Weldon

"playstation60" <playstation60.3cr3v6@no.email.invalid> wrote in message
newslaystation60.3cr3v6@no.email.invalid...
>
> Thanks for being so understanding. I'm new to the new technology, and
> some of the terms I am still rather unfamiliar with. Most of my
> computer technology comes from much older equipment. LOL, I learned how
> to type and what not on an all in one unit that used Norton Editor. The
> screen was red.
>
> Anyhow, I've been chatting back and forth with my father on the issue
> and I'm taking the tower to his house tomorrow evening. At this point I
> believe it is a case where the power supply is not enough to power
> everything I'm asking it to.
>
> When I first got the tower and plugged the card in there was that awful
> noise. Now there's nothing. The fan on the card AND the CPU do not
> kick in. The lights above the num lock and whatnot light up for a half
> a second, that is it.
>
> I believe it is a AMD Sempron 3800+ for a CPU. The power supply is a
> Bestec 250w. Model number ATX-250-12z
>
> It's an ASUS motherboard, model ABM2N-LA
>
> Hope that helps some. I'm not sure how to really read the volts and
> stuff.
>
>