Howard,
  When you say video card seems to be the culprit, do you mean that you
notice considerable slow down in graphic, such as jumpy picture, skipping
in video?  If so, it is most likely an overheating issus like Tom said.

Alan Lee


On Mon, 28 Aug 2006, Thomas Mayer wrote:

> This may be a heat issue. Make sure the fans are working and the air
> flow in the case is not blocked. If it seems to be the video card, check
> the fan on the video card. If you have built a power machine, you may
> need more air flow. I have a slot mounted internal fan situated to
> provide added cooling for the video card.
>
> Tom Mayer
>
> hws2 wrote:
> > my new pc(i built ) is now powering itself off intermittently, also graphics card semms to be culprit, what now
> >
> > help
> >
> > howard
>

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