GTX 680 problems

[vamppeeera]

I just installed a GTX 680 on the following system:

OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 3, 32 bit
Processor: Intel Pentium III Xeon processor, x86 Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 10
Processor Count: 4
RAM: 2047 Mb
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS, 512 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 20002 MB, Free - 13871 MB; D: Total - 199996 MB, Free - 149873 MB; E: Total - 18456 MB, Free - 18456 MB; H: Total - 3812 MB, Free - 3485 MB;
Motherboard: ASUSTeK Computer INC., P5G41T-M LX3

Power Supply: Cougar RS 550 550watts

After several seconds on the desktop the screen turns orange and the PC either hangs or restarts....could it be a power problem?

Thanks

 

[Jaydip]

What is "Intel Pentium III Xeon processor"?
Apart from that 680 is a complete waste on that setup dood.

 

[WiseUp216]

Not sure if serious...

 

[Rvenger]

Doesn't even have a PCI-E Port.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Spam? (Postcount to spam Hot Deals, etc.?)

 

[Keysplayr]

Doesn't even have a PCI-E Port.

It sher do (banjo plays).

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_775/P5G41TM_LX/

 

[Termie]

Probably best to ignore this thread entirely. That processor is a single-core processor (not a 4-core as stated) from about 13 years ago, and certainly wouldn't fit in a s775 motherboard.

 

[ShintaiDK]

The CPU is a Core 2.

I would guess PSU issue.

 

[Termie]

The CPU is a Core 2.

I would guess PSU issue.

Ok, Windows XP is misreporting the CPU model then. Here's an old post about the issue: http://forums.cnet.com/7723-6122_102-333894/brand-new-pentium-iii-xeon-is-it-possible/. Looks like it's a low-end Core2Duo.

Honestly, if this is a serious inquiry, it's probably a motherboard incompatibility. The 680 shouldn't be taxing the PSU all that much at idle, even a poor-quality one like that Cougar.

 

[vamppeeera]

Thank you for replying. This is not spam. The PC is used as a Central Monitoring System at an Intensive Care Unit in one of the hospitals here. The reason the GTX 680 was referred because of its capability to support four(4) monitors. So it could not have been a PSU issue? Actually we managed to have it working when we removed and re-installed the drivers but only on two screens and it turned orange again after several hours

 

[Rvenger]

I wonder if it just has issues with xp and multi monitors. Can we get some more specs on this machine?

 

[Cookie Monster]

There are plenty of other low end cards that should support 4 or more monitors..

And I dont think the GTX680 can support 4 monitors can it?

Did the PC have this particular issue before?

On a side note, computers used in hospitals from my knowledge are so outdated (think PCs 10 years ago) I dont know whats stopping them from upgrading them.

 

[3DVagabond]

Yeah, seems strange to purchase a 680 for this purpose. There are other cards that are designed for the particular purpose. The 680 is a gaming card. First guess is that it's the PSU. It's likely not big enough.

AMD makes cards for less than $300 with 17w TDP for purposes like this.

 

[vamppeeera]

Thanks for replying. The GTX 680 was the video card recommended by Palit the regional distributor of Nvidia Products. They said it supports four (4) monitors. Computers and softwares for medical equipment are outdated because R&D uses for example Win XP during development of their software for the machines then when the units are released its already Windows 7...just an example....

But last Sunday, we removed all drivers and the only thing I could remember was that I removed it from the control panel> Remove programs. After that the GTX 680 was re-installed and it was detected by the PC. Then I installed the GTX 680 drivers and it worked. When I was about to set it to its final position and turned it on......the windows desktop appeared...and around after 30 seconds the screen turned orange...I FORGOT TO TELL THAT THE SECONDARY MONITOR WAS DISPLAYING CORRECTLY THE OTHER HALF OF THE DISPLAY. I'LL POST THE PICTURE LATER

 

[3DVagabond]

The 680 does support 4 monitors. I'm not sure how configurable it is though. I know it does 3+1 (3 monitors in surround + 1 additional separate display). Might have other configurations as well?

Anyway, I'd check what PSU that computer has.

 

[vamppeeera]

The PSU is a Cougar RS 550 with 550 watts total power output. I would like to try to test by using a separate power supply on the CPU and Hard drive and the cougar on the video card only but don't know if that is advisable..just a thought I had..

 

[ShintaiDK]

Thank you for replying. This is not spam. The PC is used as a Central Monitoring System at an Intensive Care Unit in one of the hospitals here. The reason the GTX 680 was referred because of its capability to support four(4) monitors. So it could not have been a PSU issue? Actually we managed to have it working when we removed and re-installed the drivers but only on two screens and it turned orange again after several hours

AMD Multiview cards or nVidia NVS 420/450 etc.

 

[3DVagabond]

The PSU is a Cougar RS 550 with 550 watts total power output. I would like to try to test by using a separate power supply on the CPU and Hard drive and the cougar on the video card only but don't know if that is advisable..just a thought I had..

That PSU has 2 12v rails. The CPU and GPU are on separate rails. That's the good news. I could only find 2 reviews of similar units. Hardware secrets reviewed the 650w version of the PSU you have. It blew up in the hotbox. Not just once, but they got a second unit and it blew too. Multiple components blew out. They also reviewed a 560w 80+ bronze unit (in theory a higher model than the 80+ you have) and it failed to meet specifications. Voltage regulation was outside allowed spec and so was efficiency when pushed to it's rated power. If your unit is ~10 years old, I'd be real surprised if it came anywhere close to meeting it's specifications, since new units don't. At least the 3 that Hardware Secrets reviewed.

If possible, you want to try a better PSU.

 

[vamppeeera]

Thanks for your reply vagabond.I will definitely try a better PSU and hope thats only the problem. Palit support already replied to my email and wanted me to try to following:


For Orange screen issue:
Please try below possible solutions.
1. Please follow below steps to clean driver leftover files and then try the latest & oldest WHQL drivers.
Uninstall current graphic card driver --> enter Windows safe mode and install driver sweeper to clean driver leftover files (check Nvidia-Display item) --> update or reinstall graphic card driver.
Download driver sweeper: http://phyxion.net/item/driver-sweeper.html
Download driver website: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/Find.aspx?lang=en-us
2. Please test the system RAM separately.
3. Please upgrade the motherboard BIOS to the latest version.
4. Upgrade graphic card BIOS. Please follow below steps to backup current graphic card BIOS and send to us. We’ll check whether we have newer version for you to try.

 

[Termie]

It could be the power supply, but at idle the 680 doesn't use much power. Running four monitors might force it to run at load clocks, but I still don't think that should overwhelm the psu.

My bet is still that the motherboard just isn't (and will never be) compatible with such a new card. I would seriously consider returning it and purchasing one of the AMD cards linked above designed for business environments.