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BSOD Zotac 460 Gtx AMP in Windows 7..
I just bought an used Zotac Geforce 460 gtx AMP, which was about 8 months old.
I replaced my older geforce 8800 GTX, which had been running for ages with no
problems..
But after installing the Zotac, I get a BSOD when I boot windows 7, in
a file called nvlddmkm.sys.
I tried reinstalling windows 7, just to be sure, no old gfx driver was
interfering, but same result here.
Then I tried windows XP, and here I got to the login screen, but with
alot of artifacts on the screen, looking like a memory dump...
Shortly after this a BSOD and error nvdisp.
Anyone got a clue ??
Is the card defect, the seller said it worked perfect ?!
I replaced my older geforce 8800 GTX, which had been running for ages with no
problems..
But after installing the Zotac, I get a BSOD when I boot windows 7, in
a file called nvlddmkm.sys.
I tried reinstalling windows 7, just to be sure, no old gfx driver was
interfering, but same result here.
Then I tried windows XP, and here I got to the login screen, but with
alot of artifacts on the screen, looking like a memory dump...
Shortly after this a BSOD and error nvdisp.
Anyone got a clue ??
Is the card defect, the seller said it worked perfect ?!
rindi
Artefacts are usually caused by bad cards (normally defective Video RAM or bad cooling). Maybe you can make sure the fan on the card works, provided it isn't passively cooled.
ASKER
Yup, that could be it..
But it crashes after being turned on in like 30 seconds of dos (no game)..
So doubt, its a heat problem..
But it crashes after being turned on in like 30 seconds of dos (no game)..
So doubt, its a heat problem..
what power supply do you have? that card can consume about 170 W http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GTX_460_Amp_Edition/29.html
calculate if your pS can handle the load - and leave a fair margin : http://www.antec.outervision.com/
btw - you did connect the 2 power connectors to the board?
calculate if your pS can handle the load - and leave a fair margin : http://www.antec.outervision.com/
btw - you did connect the 2 power connectors to the board?
ASKER
I have a 650 W powersupply and no other cards installed..
2 harddrives..
So iI dont think thats the problem either :-(
Yes, two power cables connected to the gfx..
2 harddrives..
So iI dont think thats the problem either :-(
Yes, two power cables connected to the gfx..
>> So iI dont think thats the problem either :-( << don't think - just calculate what you need
ASKER
According to the calculator I need 319 W.. So 650 W should be sufficient..
that seems very low - did you put in cpu, disks; cd drives etc, and ram also?
ASKER
Yup
highend mb
core 2 duo E6600
2 x 7200 rpm HD
2 x static SSD
1 x DVD writer
4 x DDR2 memory
1 x geforce 460 GTX
highend mb
core 2 duo E6600
2 x 7200 rpm HD
2 x static SSD
1 x DVD writer
4 x DDR2 memory
1 x geforce 460 GTX
no fans, or usb devices? but i agree -that is sufficient, even for somemore devices - seems very low to me...a bit astonished
ASKER
Nope thats it, cpu only take 75w, so cpufan hardly turns... :-)
But i'm closing the conclusion, that the gfx card i defect...
Just inserted my old msi 8800 gtx and everything worked again..
And my old card uses more power ;-)..
Now I just have make a RMA to Zotac, which has almost non existing support...
But i'm closing the conclusion, that the gfx card i defect...
Just inserted my old msi 8800 gtx and everything worked again..
And my old card uses more power ;-)..
Now I just have make a RMA to Zotac, which has almost non existing support...
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