Stumped on Windows

[combat_medical]

Today I transfered my gear into a Shuttle SN25P. Booted up windows and everything was fine. Then the nVidia alert saying I don't have enough power to my video card came up. Problem solved by attatching a 6pin adapter to the card.

Restarted my computer and I noticed it was running a bit slower than usual. So I right click on My Computer, properties... And my processor is running at 1.01Ghz... I have an AMD64 3700+ which is supposed to run at 2.2 Ghz.

Either:

1) The CPU isnt getting enough power

2) Something in the BIOS is messed up


So if anyone has any ideas on how to fix this, please post. Especially if you have a 3700+, post your BIOS settings!

[techieMoe]

Shuttles are usually small form-factor PCs, correct? Are you sure your power supply is giving enough juice to power all your components *and* your video card? What wattage is it?

[combat_medical]

Its a 300watt, which is small, but should be effecient enough. I am browsing newegg's selection of SFF power supplies. And after that I am going to unplug the 6pin from the vid card to see if things change back.

EDIT: Unplugged the 6pin and the processor went back to normal speeds ~_~.

EDIT #2: It is a 350 watt p/s

Here is what it has to run:

AMD64 3700+
WD 320 gig hd
Leadteak 9700gt


There are two fans above the p/s ( i think 60mm, they are mall) but maybe unplugging those will free up some power.

[fingal]

There are two fans above the p/s ( i think 60mm, they are mall) but maybe unplugging those will free up some power.

If your CPU gets too hot it might revert back to running on a reduced speed again. I'd be wary of unplugging those fans ...

[combat_medical]

If your CPU gets too hot it might revert back to running on a reduced speed again. I'd be wary of unplugging those fans ...

Yeah I know, the fans are situated right over the p/s in the top rear of the case, like so craftly drwan below

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[combat_medical]

Would anyone recommend an nVidia card then that uses less power but is still decent for gaming?

[antidrugue]

Restarted my computer and I noticed it was running a bit slower than usual. So I right click on My Computer, properties... And my processor is running at 1.01Ghz... I have an AMD64 3700+ which is supposed to run at 2.2 Ghz.

Are you positive this is a problem?

Windows does CPU frequency management too you know (like Linux). And your CPU supports it, so...

See if the speed increase while the machine is under heavy load. Of course, making sure that everything is properly set in the BIOS might be a good idea too (as well as having the latest BIOS version).

[carlosponti]

almost every video card that requires more power from the PS needs atleast a 350 watt PS. Now you can run the Card without the extra power and still game but the video fps will suck. Best idea would be to get at least a 350 watt PS until then run without the video plugged into the PS.

[combat_medical]

Everything in BIOS checks out. Its only when the 6pin is connected that the CPU slows down. And yes, it is a 350 watt p/s, just a crappy one I think. Playing CS 1.6 and DOD 1.6 and CZ is fine, I don't get any vid problems and average over 60fps, so I'll just keep the 6pin unplugged for now.

[carlosponti]

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