The computer frequently shuts down following the installation of a new graphics card.
The computer frequently shuts down following the installation of a new graphics card.
I hope someone can assist you in understanding and resolving the problem you're facing with your PC. When trying to play games like Valorant or CS:GO, it often takes a long time and then crashes, accompanied by a strange sparking sound. Playing GTA 5 at full settings works fine except when you quickly pause and resume, which can cause crashes. I’m not sure what’s causing this issue, but I’ve updated the BIOS and installed several graphics drivers without success. My goal is to play games with friends, but right now it’s not working. My PC specs are: i5-2320 GTX 980, Gigabyte H61M-DS2 DVI motherboard, 2x8GB DDR3 RAM.
What kind of issue are you experiencing? Is it a game crashing, system freezing, computer shutting down, or something else? Are there any error messages or warning signs? The graphics card you purchased could be faulty, which is common when buying used components. Have you managed to run the card on another machine?
the entire display shifts to a single color without any warnings, the sound quality deteriorates significantly causing random buzzing, there’s no specific hue involved—just unpredictable tones. It doesn’t thaw or behave normally, so I’m forced to power the PC on and off again. I haven’t tested it on another machine yet; it seems the problem might be with the power supply unit rather than the card itself. The noises seem to originate from the PSU instead of the card.
What power supply are you employing? Have you set up the drivers for the latest graphics card? Which model were you running before? If your previous unit was an AMD variant, did you completely remove the earlier versions? I recommend beginning with Display Driver Uninstaller (search online) and then reinstalling the Nvidia drivers.
I'm using the PSU you mentioned, but I'm not sure if it makes a difference since I don't really understand what PSUs are. I've installed new GPU drivers and tried several to check if they solve the problem. The graphics card I had before was a GT710, which is a significant upgrade in performance (if it actually works). After completely removing the old drivers with DDU, the issue still persists.
Sure, thank you for the info. This PC was originally a prebuilt that my family purchased for me, and they’re not very familiar with computers beyond what my grandfather knows. It seems it still needs some major part replacements to operate normally. I’ll check what I can find, but if you have any specific suggestions, I’d really appreciate it. Your help means a lot!
The power source seems flawed and could lead to problems. As @LapsedMemory pointed out, it only supports up to 22A on the 12V rail (264W), which is a safe assumption if the label is accurate. I suspect the voltage on that rail drops noticeably when under load, likely causing the system or GPU to fail. The GTX 980 needs two PCIe connectors, but this supply lacks them—should it run via SATA or Molex adapters? That setup poses a fire risk, especially with a low-quality unit. You should take the graphics card out and rely on the built-in CPU graphics until you replace the power supply.