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Solve : I suspect my new Geforce 8600 GTS video card of causing system instability? |
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Answer» My computer is Gateway's GM5088 I didn't remove the old cardyou cannot physically remove an integrated video card for it is built into the motherboard, you can only disable it. this may be the root of your problem, did you disable your onboard video card in your BIOS? did you uninstall all of your onboard video card drivers as well? having a dedicated video card installed without first disabling the onboard video card and uninstalling all of its drivers is sure to cause system instability. Quote When I put my hand over the exhaust on the back of the case, I don't feel any air moving.definitley sounds like you need new fans. i would recommend changing all your case fans, you will notice quite a drop in temperatures with aftermarket fans. Quote I'd appreciate any recommendation for a fan replacement here!we need to know the size of the fans first before making any recommendations. Quote I started out using the whole 24 pin connector and the 4 pin 12v connectorgood, use the whole 24 pins. the only reason why the +4pins are seperate is so that the power supply is compatible with older 20 pin motherboards. Quote something regarding my systems use of 32 bit or 64 bit.http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;827218. readup to find if your OS is 32 or 64 bit.Hello Homer; thanks for the reply. Sorry about the long post. I was trying to be sure I covered everything. I read the Microsoft article and apparently I do have the 32 bit version of windows. I knew that, or not; it gets confusing sometimes. I also went into add remove programs and clicked on remove AVGA drivers. (It was the only reference video drivers in add /remove.) Then it gave me the option of removing only the Nvidia display drivers. Which I did. Then it asked if wanted to remove all Nvidia profiles. I wasn't sure about that, but I chose yes. Then I restart the pc. Prior to that I went into the msconfig utility and start ups and unchecked Ncpl, and Nvmctray and ok without restarting. Now the found new hardware wizard is on the desk top. I'm not sure why the monitor is working right now. In device manager, right now, there is an entry for Nvidia network bus enumerator Below that under other devices there is a ? next to, Video controller (VGA compatible). I suppose all the Nvidia display drivers have been removed. I supose I just need to pop in the CD which came with the 8600 gts? I forgot to mention the heat sink on the CPU looks like an aluiminum radiator, sort of. My PC only has one fan (besides the ones on the psu) there is a label on the case fan which reads; AVC Model DSO9225R12HPFAF and Hydraulic Berrings. It's dimensions are 3 5/8 X 3 5/8" X 7/8" deep. I'll plug the the other 4 pin connector back in as you recommend. I guess this post is getting a little long as well; sorry bout that. Thanks again for the help; I'll post back with a follow up later on. Quote Prior to that I went into the msconfig utility and start ups and unchecked Ncpl, and Nvmctray and ok without restarting. you will need those on, for your new card also uses those services. did you remember to disable your onboard video in your BIOS? Quote I supose I just need to pop in the CD which came with the 8600 gts? you might as well go to nvidia's website and download their latest drivers as opposed to installing their old drivers found on the CD. Quote It's dimensions are 3 5/8 X 3 5/8" X 7/8" deep.i recommend the Scythe Kama 92mm fan then. does your case have the option for a front intake fan?Hello Homer, Well hum, where to begin. Yes, the Bios well I started over from the beginning. I went into the Advanced Bios Feature; and the fourth boot device was listed as (Nvidia Age) which I disabled. As of right now it is still disabled. I suppose I should leave it that way? I then went into add remove and uninstalled the Nvidia monitor drivers again. I down loaded Driver cleaner pro; went into safe mode; and disabled Panda Anti virus for the umpteenth time. I choose the "Nvidia option in Driver cleaner and it removed about 4 items. I emptied the trash as recommended; restarted, downloaded, and installed the new drivers from EVGA's web site. Also I went into config util's, and those start items I unchecked before; have been reactivated. I think that's it. Everything appears to be working fine. I'll probably get that fan you recommend in the next few days. I'll also go in and reset that four pin connector today. The case doesn't appear to have a place for a fan at the front of the case. In the front, there is a vent directly above the bay, where the hard drive sits (I think its the hard drive) and a large plastic shroud which directs air from the vent over top of the CPU's aluminum heatsink. Thanks again Homer for all the help.Quote I went into the Advanced Bios Feature; and the fourth boot device was listed as (Nvidia Age) which I disabled. As of right now it is still disabled. I suppose I should leave it that way? was there no option in the BIOS labelled "onboard devices" or something along those lines? in there you should be able to enable/disable your onboard video device. Quote Thanks again Homer for all the help. your welcome. *added note* if your temperatures are still high, dont be AFRAID to carve a few holes in your case to plant some fans, unless it voids your warranty...Hello Homer, In answer to your question, no. I clicked on everything in Bios looking for any sign of video adapters. The one I disabled before called (Nvidia boot age) is the only reference I could find. I suppose I may have to reactivate that at some point. I did discover there is an option in device manager; when I click on the Geforce 8600 gts entry under display adapters; to small icons pop up in the tool bar labeled "disable" and "uninstall" I learned about that, and the following from an article at Tweakguides.com I think there are half a dozen other ways to get to the device manager, to accomplish what the article describes. "To view unused devices in Device Manager, do the following: 1. Open a Command Prompt by going to Start>Run and typing "cmd" (without quotes). Once the Command Prompt is open, type the following lines, pressing return after each: Set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 Devmgmt.msc 2. In the Device Manager window that opens, go to the View menu, and select 'Show Hidden Devices' - this is very important if you want to see the unused devices. Now expand each of your devices and look through all the sub-components listed. You will see that some of the devices are shown in a lighter grey color..." Anyway, I had about six monitors listed; I removed all but two, this one (plug and play monitor) and one other, which also had a greyed out monitor icon, listed as "default monitor". I haven't found any sign, anywhere of the Geforce 6100. There is room for a fan in the front. I'll have to think on it awhile before I start cutting holes in the case. I think I voided the warrenty on this pc, when I installed the psu, and video cards anyways. Well tomorrows another day; and by the way, Happy new year! Tmchappy new year to you too . |
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