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So my gpu just died. Shows lines and when drivers installed I get the blue screen memory dump.
I am using onboard graphics. And it sucks.
 
Is it possible that my PSU is severely bottleneck in my system? I'm trying to find the source of all my problems.
It's a 450W running my
i5-4690
ASRock Z97 extreme 4
GTX 660ti
8GB dual channel 1333mhz corsair vengeance.
 
biGb1313 said:
Is it possible that my PSU is severely bottleneck in my system? I'm trying to find the source of all my problems.
It's a 450W running my
i5-4690
ASRock Z97 extreme 4
GTX 660ti
8GB dual channel 1333mhz corsair vengeance.
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What brand and model is the PSU? Also did you highlight what the problems are somewhere? That might help in diagnosing the source.

450W for that setup should work. Nvidia recommends a 450W supply with that card.
 
Blazzok said:
What brand and model is the PSU? Also did you highlight what the problems are somewhere? That might help in diagnosing the source.

450W for that setup should work. Nvidia recommends a 450W supply with that card.
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I didn't, probably should have gone into more detail. My pc just seems to be underperforming, I'm only able to get 30-50 fps in show of mordor on medium.
I mentioned in another thread that running gamebooster seems to bump my performance to the point that I can play the game on high with over 70 fps, and I can't figure out how it's achieving that. I'm just checking all possibilities at this point.
I'm not 100% sure of the brand, I'll check when I get home this evening
 
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[MENTION=11347]The_Imp_ZA[/MENTION]
is your current config 2x 2gb or 1x 4gb (ie. a pair)?


if it's just a single 4gb module and wanting to increase by another 4gb I would recommend the same brand as the timing will be matched. just my 2c.
but generally speaking you should be fine with buying another 4gb module as long as they are both the same speed, ie 1333Mhz
 
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BeoTeK said:
[MENTION=11347]The_Imp_ZA[/MENTION]
is your current config 2x 2gb or 1x 4gb (ie. a pair)?


if it's just a single 4gb module and wanting to increase by another 4gb I would recommend the same brand as the timing will be matched. just my 2c.
but generally speaking you should be fine with buying another 4gb module as long as they are both the same speed, ie 1333hz
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1 x 4GB.

Thanks for the info. :) I sent Joker a PM as well, I'll see what he says too.

When did RAM become so expensive? I remember it being cheaper.
 
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Looks like the old logic of just updating all your drivers works, did that and now everything is running fantastically :D
 
So I am using generic thermal paste couldn't get the good stuff. I baked my gpu its working now and I added this thermal paste. It gets to 83c when I test it using a stress test. Is this ok?
 
[MENTION=1349]Tsar[/MENTION]
Under heavy load that sounds fair, though do you have sufficient cooling in your case? ensure proper ventilation and extraction as well.
 
BeoTeK said:
[MENTION=1349]Tsar[/MENTION]
Under heavy load that sounds fair, though do you have sufficient cooling in your case? ensure proper ventilation and extraction as well.
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Its ever since I baked it. I think its the crappy thermal paste to be honest.
 
Tsar said:
Its ever since I baked it. I think its the crappy thermal paste to be honest.
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It depends entirely on your card, I had a 4850 that would reach almost 90, and that was considered normal because that series card ran hot (and I had the single slot cooler). if its designed to run at higher temps then 83 is well within what is considered reasonable limits. But again, depends entirely on the card. maybe google and see what the rest of the world are getting with that series, and then with that specific brand :)
 
mottamort said:
It depends entirely on your card, I had a 4850 that would reach almost 90, and that was considered normal because that series card ran hot (and I had the single slot cooler). if its designed to run at higher temps then 83 is well within what is considered reasonable limits. But again, depends entirely on the card. maybe google and see what the rest of the world are getting with that series, and then with that specific brand :)
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I did they say its fine. I still am going to replace it.
 
83 degrees is within tolerance of the GPU yes, I would at some stage replace the paste though.

Also as pointed out, check air flow around the card to ensure hot air isn't staying in the case.
 
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