gtx 470

stoppro · 07-03-10, 03:13 PM

I just received a EVGA GTX 470 for my birthday,I uninstalled the drivers for the gtx 260 installed the 470 ran the cd.It ran find for one minute then lots of snow then freeze. so I downloaded the latest drivers -same thing-anyone have any ideas? the game runs nice for the short time it does run.My system is -xp64 bit-amd quad-8gigs of ram-I am not that savvy with computerbut can do most things-if explained very simply.thanls

MH · 07-03-10, 03:32 PM

You might have PSU power problem or overheating problem.
Check that you have at least 500-600 Wat PSU and all cables are connected correctly.
Check that the fan on your card is spinning.

stoppro · 07-03-10, 03:39 PM

thanks for reply I have bfg1000watts power.would the card overheat that fast? come to think of it I didn't hear much fan noise I'll put it back in when I get back thanks again I would really like this to work.

Gerald · 07-03-10, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoppro

thanks for reply I have bfg1000watts power.would the card overheat that fast? come to think of it I didn't hear much fan noise I'll put it back in when I get back thanks again I would really like this to work.

If I was you,get riva from www.guru3d.com there can you see what you perhaps need,I think the card take approx. 75-100 watt

MH · 07-03-10, 03:57 PM

gtx470 review:
http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforc...0-480-review/4

Put attention on the connectors you need:

stoppro · 07-03-10, 06:10 PM

well i got back istalled the 470 plus the software for the cpu's and the fan, set fan to 80and now it's running fine so far-. I also changed around some of the modular harnesses on the power supply.It didnt really explain the settings for the cpu i should use so i winged it.but i would like to know. well its been 10min and still going. thanks for the reponse

Gerald · 07-03-10, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoppro

I just received a EVGA GTX 470 for my birthday,I uninstalled the drivers for the gtx 260 installed the 470 ran the cd.It ran find for one minute then lots of snow then freeze. so I downloaded the latest drivers -same thing-anyone have any ideas? the game runs nice for the short time it does run.My system is -xp64 bit-amd quad-8gigs of ram-I am not that savvy with computerbut can do most things-if explained very simply.thanls

Have you check this,remeber the card need, and also the hard drive,and motherboard

Gerald · 07-04-10, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoppro

I just received a EVGA GTX 470 for my birthday,I uninstalled the drivers for the gtx 260 installed the 470 ran the cd.It ran find for one minute then lots of snow then freeze. so I downloaded the latest drivers -same thing-anyone have any ideas? the game runs nice for the short time it does run.My system is -xp64 bit-amd quad-8gigs of ram-I am not that savvy with computerbut can do most things-if explained very simply.thanls

And don`t mention this before,anyway you have great support her so you NEVER be alone,after you fix this is will running smooth

stoppro · 07-04-10, 02:04 AM

yes there are 3 fans besides the processor and the card. I clicked on that link you gave me. man thats a nasty rig you must have twenty fans in there.well I'm heading back out again.I finally got to "happy times" thanks again

FIREWALL · 07-04-10, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoppro

yes there are 3 fans besides the processor and the card. I clicked on that link you gave me. man thats a nasty rig you must have twenty fans in there.well I'm heading back out again.I finally got to "happy times" thanks again

My case

And

Aquagate Liquid Cooling and... Sink Them All

stoppro · 07-04-10, 02:45 AM

someday I will have something like that. on an other note I got cocky and moved the psu switches a little and- crazy colors and freeze-well that taught me I put them back to min and resarted the game all ok so far . man these cards are touchy It's staying where it is

stoppro · 07-04-10, 04:41 AM

well it froze again .I got a message "failed display driver wrapper' whatever that is.there is no tech support untill monday so it's coming out and 260 going back in.I want to get some gametime in.

HunterICX · 07-05-10, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by stoppro

man these cards are touchy It's staying where it is

Tell me about it, I remember the days I just took components of my Mobo with my bare hands to give the case a inside clean up.

nowadays you'll have to wear these anti-static gloves and you better don't give any components a odd look as he might fry itself

and video cards are the drama queens of todays computers...a minor mistake can cost you a lot of $$$

HunterICX

07-03-10, 03:13 PM	#1
stoppro Sonar Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vero beach fl Posts: 380 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	gtx 470 I just received a EVGA GTX 470 for my birthday,I uninstalled the drivers for the gtx 260 installed the 470 ran the cd.It ran find for one minute then lots of snow then freeze. so I downloaded the latest drivers -same thing-anyone have any ideas? the game runs nice for the short time it does run.My system is -xp64 bit-amd quad-8gigs of ram-I am not that savvy with computerbut can do most things-if explained very simply.thanls

07-03-10, 03:32 PM	#2
MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	You might have PSU power problem or overheating problem. Check that you have at least 500-600 Wat PSU and all cables are connected correctly. Check that the fan on your card is spinning.

07-03-10, 03:39 PM	#3
stoppro Sonar Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vero beach fl Posts: 380 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	thanks for reply I have bfg1000watts power.would the card overheat that fast? come to think of it I didn't hear much fan noise I'll put it back in when I get back thanks again I would really like this to work.

07-03-10, 03:57 PM	#5
MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	gtx470 review: http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforc...0-480-review/4 Put attention on the connectors you need:

07-03-10, 06:10 PM	#6
stoppro Sonar Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vero beach fl Posts: 380 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	well i got back istalled the 470 plus the software for the cpu's and the fan, set fan to 80and now it's running fine so far-. I also changed around some of the modular harnesses on the power supply.It didnt really explain the settings for the cpu i should use so i winged it.but i would like to know. well its been 10min and still going. thanks for the reponse

07-04-10, 02:04 AM	#9
stoppro Sonar Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vero beach fl Posts: 380 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	yes there are 3 fans besides the processor and the card. I clicked on that link you gave me. man thats a nasty rig you must have twenty fans in there.well I'm heading back out again.I finally got to "happy times" thanks again

07-04-10, 02:45 AM	#11
stoppro Sonar Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vero beach fl Posts: 380 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	someday I will have something like that. on an other note I got cocky and moved the psu switches a little and- crazy colors and freeze-well that taught me I put them back to min and resarted the game all ok so far . man these cards are touchy It's staying where it is

07-04-10, 04:41 AM	#12
stoppro Sonar Guy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vero beach fl Posts: 380 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	well it froze again .I got a message "failed display driver wrapper' whatever that is.there is no tech support untill monday so it's coming out and 260 going back in.I want to get some gametime in.