Graphics Card

[weekendsrule32]

I had an old dell with a 300 watt power supply. I had been running Linux (fedora) with a 9400gt graphics card installed running two monitors fine. However, when i installed windows, the graphics card would not work. The fan would go, but i could not get a video signal. I would then reinstall the card that came with the system, and it would work. The only thing i can think of is that maybe windows takes up more processor power than Linux, therefore not leaving enough power over to fully power the card from the 300 watts. Also, is it possible the card is fried?

[catgate]

. The only thing i can think of is that maybe windows takes up more processor power than Linux, therefore not leaving enough power over to fully power the card from the 300 watts.

I think these days 300w is not really enough. I believe linux is lighter on current demand. As to the card if it runs on linux it may be OK.

[weekendsrule32]

. The only thing i can think of is that maybe windows takes up more processor power than Linux, therefore not leaving enough power over to fully power the card from the 300 watts.

I think these days 300w is not really enough. I believe linux is lighter on current demand. As to the card if it runs on linux it may be OK.

I am building a core i5 pc with 600 watts, i am just trying to decide whether to order a new card or not since this would be fine for now if there is a chance it still works, and from what i have been reading there is a good chance it does.

[catgate]

. The only thing i can think of is that maybe windows takes up more processor power than Linux, therefore not leaving enough power over to fully power the card from the 300 watts.

I think these days 300w is not really enough. I believe linux is lighter on current demand. As to the card if it runs on linux it may be OK.

I am building a core i5 pc with 600 watts, i am just trying to decide whether to order a new card or not since this would be fine for now if there is a chance it still works, and from what i have been reading there is a good chance it does.

With 600 watts you should be able to make nice crisp toast and coffee whilst you play your games.

There is a school of thought that says if you are building a new machine do not use used parts. It is a personal decision at the end of the day.

[weekendsrule32]

. The only thing i can think of is that maybe windows takes up more processor power than Linux, therefore not leaving enough power over to fully power the card from the 300 watts.

I think these days 300w is not really enough. I believe linux is lighter on current demand. As to the card if it runs on linux it may be OK.

I am building a core i5 pc with 600 watts, i am just trying to decide whether to order a new card or not since this would be fine for now if there is a chance it still works, and from what i have been reading there is a good chance it does.

With 600 watts you should be able to make nice crisp toast and coffee whilst you play your games.

There is a school of thought that says if you are building a new machine do not use used parts. It is a personal decision at the end of the day.

Yah but i was pushing my budget as it was and instead of ordering some crappy graphics card until i could get a nicer one, i decided to use this one. Just temporary. Thanks for the help.

[Rebel=UK=]

. The only thing i can think of is that maybe windows takes up more processor power than Linux, therefore not leaving enough power over to fully power the card from the 300 watts.

I think these days 300w is not really enough. I believe linux is lighter on current demand. As to the card if it runs on linux it may be OK.

I am building a core i5 pc with 600 watts, i am just trying to decide whether to order a new card or not since this would be fine for now if there is a chance it still works, and from what i have been reading there is a good chance it does.

I have a I5 set up with a OCZ 600 watt SLI ready PSU and a ATI 4890 and it all runs fine. I think the make of the PSU is important, you may see cheaper ones with more watts but i would not trust it to hold that voltage very long and it wouldn't be stable...Rule #1 dont skimp on PSU.

[durrenmatt]

i have a 600W power supply with a 3 ghz dual core and a 9800GT card from nvidia and at least once a day my pc just shuts down out of the blue when it's doing some demanding task....i'd say at least 700w are required for more powerful machines

[Rebel=UK=]

i have a 600W power supply with a 3 ghz dual core and a 9800GT card from nvidia and at least once a day my pc just shuts down out of the blue when it's doing some demanding task....i'd say at least 700w are required for more powerful machines

Nah rubbish a good quality 600W PSU is more than enough to handle that spec and better.

[catgate]

i have a 600W power supply with a 3 ghz dual core and a 9800GT card from nvidia and at least once a day my pc just shuts down out of the blue when it's doing some demanding task....i'd say at least 700w are required for more powerful machines

I would suggest you take off the sides of the box and blow all the muck and dust away.

[Rebel=UK=]

i have a 600W power supply with a 3 ghz dual core and a 9800GT card from nvidia and at least once a day my pc just shuts down out of the blue when it's doing some demanding task....i'd say at least 700w are required for more powerful machines

I would suggest you take off the sides of the box and blow all the muck and dust away.

Good point it could well be a over heating issue rather than a power one.