EVGA 7800 GT Problems

[SleepyOSU]

I would really like some help here. I just built a new system. (Specs below)

My current problem is with my EVGA 7800 GT.

I am on a fresh install.
I have tried the EVGA drivers, the NVIDIA drivers that EVGA recommended, and the latest release 8.1.8.2 that is currently running.
I have updated the bios as EVGA had asked me to do.
I also tried running Speed fan to grab the voltage. As I was told this could be a problem. However it crashed the CPU.

Antec 430 True power
Epox 9NPA+Ultra
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+
2 Gb corsair ram
7800 gt Driver 8.1.8.2
DirectX 9.0c
WD Raptor 74
I have 2 monitors but I have tried it with just running one.

The graphics have rainbow colors all over the place

And the frame rate is almost unplayable at the lowest settings.

I also can?t explain my distaste for EVGA.

They said their tech is 24/7 I woke up at 3:45 am and waited on hold until 6 am no one picked up. This is the third attempt to contact them. I did however get though once. About a week ago when they told me to install the news bios in the card; I was also mad that I HAD to register the card to attain the new bios. Past that I know if I need to RMA this thing they dock you for shipping, they don?t cross ship and it takes a week or 2 to get it back. Which is NOT feasible if you?re a college student.

Please help. I am considering trying to return the card but I am not sure if my return policy is over yet. Ideas etc

Thanks in advance you?re responses.

 

[thefamoustraders]

From EVGA:


Requirements
Minimum of a 450 Watt power supply.
An available 6 pin PCI-E power connector (hard drive power dongle to PCI-E 6 pin adapter included with card)


I'm just looking into the 7800 vs the GTO2 and doing some research. Noticed your a bit short on your PSU and wondered if that could be causing a problem.

 

[Megatomic]

Those PSU requirements are often VERY conservative. A quality 350+ is more than enough for a single video card, and Antec is quality.

 

[CPlusPlusGeek]

Well, a GOOD 350w PSU is enough, but do you have the molex plugged in on the back of the card?

 

[thefamoustraders]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
Those PSU requirements are often VERY conservative. A quality 350+ is more than enough for a single video card, and Antec is quality.

Thanks, I was wondering just that. I've got a 350 & 430 TP from Antec and have been very pleased with both.

 

[Megatomic]

No problem. I'm a dedicated Antec user. Every power supply and case I've ever bought for my own personal usage has been from Antec. Matter of fact, I just bought a Smart Power II 380W to replace my first gen. Smart Power 380W.

 

[hans030390]

Originally posted by: CPlusPlusGeek
Well, a GOOD 350w PSU is enough, but do you have the molex plugged in on the back of the card?

PCI-e cards dont need molex connectors. and it's likely not a PSU problem.

 

[SleepyOSU]

Ok so any conclusions, beyond the PS as to what?s going on. I am thinking I will return it if I can and buy BFG so that future problems would be resolved with a quick trip to best buy for an exchange =) not so ethical but hey.

I can?t say how disappointed I am enough with this experience. EVGA messed up with the bios from the factory. No QQ and it?s a 350$ card. Lastly their guarantee is less than world class once you read the fine print.

I will give them one last chance with a final email as they have thus far they have been unresponsive to phone calls. The response I get will be posted positive or negative. To help everyone make future decisions about how they take care of their customers.

Thanks for everyone?s responses

 

[Budarow]

RMA the card...I got a bad EVGA 7800GT and just sent it packing last Friday. If you care to try...EVGA has at least 2 newer BIOS updates for this card on their web-site. Quite a few folks got bad cards and/or a bad BIOS.

Since the card didn't work out of the box, I didn't want to take a chance and just RMA'd it for a repair or replacement.

Regards,

Bud

 

[CPlusPlusGeek]

Originally posted by: hans030390

Originally posted by: CPlusPlusGeek
Well, a GOOD 350w PSU is enough, but do you have the molex plugged in on the back of the card?

PCI-e cards dont need molex connectors. and it's likely not a PSU problem.

The 7 series do

You dont know what you are talking about, I know the 6600 GT doesnt, I had one.

 

[Rommels]

I got the evga 7800 gt, but havn't had one problem with it...knock on my wood...damn that sounds just wrong.

And yes who ever said you don't hook it up to the PSU doesn't know WTH they are talking about...