The PSU is an Ultra XConnect 500 and loaded it has 5.05 volts and 12.25 volts according to MSI's Core Center. Power Chute is saying only 258 Watts usage. I have not read anything bad against the XFX and the reviews were all positive and showed a bit faster than similar cards at the RAM settings that the XFX uses (500/1000).
Mark Dodge MD Computers 602-421-0329 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Sevart Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 2:57 AM To: The Hardware List Subject: Re: [H] XFX 6600GT What are your system voltages, and what PSU are you running? My brother had a problem with a failing True550 that was unable to hold the +5v rail up; he experienced garbled video. The 6600GT pulls more power +than your old cards, so a cheap, weak, or otherwise underpowered PSU could be responsible. However, it is more likely a bad card. XFX doesn't exactly have a reputation for being the highest quality of the nvidia cards. I think I would consider returning it in favor of a more reputable brand. Greg ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Dodge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 4:04 AM Subject: [H] XFX 6600GT > Well with much anticipation I got my 6600GT in today and tried installing > it. When I booted up the was nothing but a garbled screen. I could see the > boot process slightly and all indications that it was going into Windows. > When it got to the XP splash screen the video got better but still had > artifacts and then getting to the logon screen cleared up entirely. Ran > the > install CD and it said to reboot, and then the garbled screen again on > boot > no better than before. It goes into Windows but will not be recognized by > the drivers and will not allow screen resolution changes. I was able by > repeatedly rebooting able to get to the BIOS and make sure that the AGP > inits first and so on, but to no avail. > I'm thinking the card is bad any other ideas to try?? > > MSI KT6V with the latest BIOS and drivers currently running a 9500 soft > modded to a 9700 but before the install it was a AIW 9800 Pro. I > uninstalled > the card and ran ATI's utility to remove all drivers and other software > associated with the ATI cards. > > Mark Dodge > MD Computers > 602-421-0329 > >
