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First off hi everyone,

I am the ultimate noob when it comes to computers and I have what some of you might think is a stupid question but I just don't know what is causing it. My computer was built for me 5 years ago for gaming. My original video card burnt out and I replaced it with an evga 660ti. Not long ago it began restarting after being on for about 30 minutes. I think it is ths power supply which is 600 watts. I plan on building my next computer but until then I want to get this one up running. Is there a way to test the power supply or should I just replace it and see if that takes care of the problem?

Also..... Since I am still in debate between an Intel and AMD decision, can I use the 660ti card with an AMD processor? I pretty sure I can but just need to ask.

Thanks everyone for your help and dealing with my stupid questions,

Rick

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It is a ghost. Call a priest.

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Yeah you can use an AMD processor with an nvidia card. Try this: Start up the computer and immediately open a program that reads temps inside your case, and from the components. Maybe something is overheating and its causing it to shutoff?

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First off hi everyone,

I am the ultimate noob when it comes to computers and I have what some of you might think is a stupid question but I just don't know what is causing it. My computer was built for me 5 years ago for gaming. My original video card burnt out and I replaced it with an evga 660ti. Not long ago it began restarting after being on for about 30 minutes. I think it is ths power supply which is 600 watts. I plan on building my next computer but until then I want to get this one up running. Is there a way to test the power supply or should I just replace it and see if that takes care of the problem?

Also..... Since I am still in debate between an Intel and AMD decision, can I use the 660ti card with an AMD processor? I pretty sure I can but just need to ask.

Thanks everyone for your help and dealing with my stupid questions,

Rick

Replacing the PSU is probably your best idea, especially if the PSU is lower end/quality. It may not be a bad idea to do some tests like memory tests, but it's most likely the PSU.

 

As for AMD and Nvidia, it'll work perfectly. 

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could you give us your pc specs ?

 

ram memory

cpu processor

mobo (mainboard)

psu powersuply

 

and yeah you can use 660ti with amd processor but i would suggest an i5 for gaming 4670k

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Try something like Speccy or HWMonitor to check the temperatures of individual components, something might be overheating.

This for sure. A randomly restarting computer is usualy a sign of overheating

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Its probably the power supply, but it could also be the CPU or video card got unseated from the cooler and is overheating. yes AMD does work with Nvidia. and for gaming go Intel, but if your on a tight budget go AMD.

 

Could you tell use Power Supply brand?

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could you give us your pc specs ?

 

ram memory

cpu processor

mobo (mainboard)

psu powersuply

 

and yeah you can use 660ti with amd processor but i would suggest an i5 for gaming 4670k

Like I said it's an old system....

4 gig of ram

Intel Dual core 3 ghz

Asus ... I think it's a P5a

Windows Vista home Premium

Coolmax Power Supply

I know I burnt out the video card because of never blowing the dust out of it. When it died I pulled the card and blew out something larger than the usual dust bunny.... More like a dust pig....lol.

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I'll have to hook it back up and I'll get the correct specs

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Mobo - Asus P5E Intel X38 chipset Made on 1/24/2008

CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400@3ghz

Ram - DDR2 4 gig Corsair PC2-6400 400 MHz

Video card - Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 Ti

I forgot I had CPU - Z installed.

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I am running speed fan. The cpu is currently running at 44 - 48C

GPU 37C

System 35C

Solid I run it until it fails?

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ok your temps are fine

 

i am pointing at your PSU as the culprit

 

replace it ASAP

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That's what I figured but I thought I would check with you all first. And when I rebuild I am thinking of picking up another 660 TI and using them in an SLI configuration with the i5 4670K. I'll probably need a bigger power supply for the SLI and a liquid cooler. I am planning to reuse my old case, one of my hard drives, put in a SSD and put on a new operating system. People are telling me to use Windows 7 64-bit professional rather than Windows 8. What is the general consensus on that? I really just want to play Battlefield 4 with no problems...lol.

Thank you again everyone before you have suggestions and help. It is very much appreciated!!

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That's what I figured but I thought I would check with you all first. And when I rebuild I am thinking of picking up another 660 TI and using them in an SLI configuration with the i5 4670K. I'll probably need a bigger power supply for the SLI and a liquid cooler. I am planning to reuse my old case, one of my hard drives, put in a SSD and put on a new operating system. People are telling me to use Windows 7 64-bit professional rather than Windows 8. What is the general consensus on that? I really just want to play Battlefield 4 with no problems...lol.

Thank you again everyone before you have suggestions and help. It is very much appreciated!!

I'd suggest just getting a new (stronger GPU) and selling the 660Ti or keeping it and using it as a PhysX card or something.

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I thought I couldn't use 2 different video cards at the same time. Can I use a 2 gig card and say a 3 or 4 gig card at once as long as they are not connected in SLI? I would love to set up surround gaming monitors.

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I thought I couldn't use 2 different video cards at the same time. Can I use a 2 gig card and say a 3 or 4 gig card at once as long as they are not connected in SLI? I would love to set up surround gaming monitors.

yes you can run two different gpu as separate gpu as long they are not in SLi

 

surround gaming will still need a lot of GPU power thou

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yes you can run two different gpu as separate gpu as long they are not in SLi

 

surround gaming will still need a lot of GPU power thou

Thank you a Dragoon, I never knew that. Still sounds line I need a couple of heavy duty cards.

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What's the temps on load? Does it restart regardless of if you are doing anything on it or not?

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