GTX 780 Ti problems

[cloud2828]

(7601.win7sp1_gdr.130801-1533)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7641
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 960T Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4096MB RAM
Page File: 1657MB used, 6530MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTX 780 Ti
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_100A&SUBSYS_28833842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 4095 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2994 MB
Shared Memory: 1101 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 600W


So here I am, excited, looking forward to max Crysis 3 and I instantly noticed terrible FPS? After about 30 seconds, my PC turned off. I'm not that great with computers but I hooked up the card myself, upgraded from a GTX 560. My guess is that the power supply isn't great enough, can someone please help me on this, see if you can find any more information on the power supply because that's all I get from it.

 

[MapRef41N93W]

Are you gaming on a single 1080p monitor? If so you should return that 780 ti, buy a 780 and get a better processor with the extra 200$, because a 780 already crushes everything at that resolution.

The card was actually an Xmas gift, can't return it. It's okay, I'll get a new CPU, got a budget of $300, any suggestions?

I see, that's understandable and a nice gift to be given! If you buy a new processor you are more than likely going to need a new Mobo as well especially if you are going with Intel (recommended) because they are not compatible with AMDs AM3 socket (which is what you currently have).

300$ is going to be cutting it a little short though as you will probably need more like 400$ unless you really cheap out on the mobo.

I'll get the cash, just recommend me what mobo and PCU to buy.

If you're just looking at wanting to max out games and you don't really care about things like video editing or rendering or having that extra compute power these two will do you fine at about 400$:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130737

If you do want to have that higher computing power for stuff like rendering this CPU would be a better call:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116901

 

[cloud2828]

Are you gaming on a single 1080p monitor? If so you should return that 780 ti, buy a 780 and get a better processor with the extra 200$, because a 780 already crushes everything at that resolution.

The card was actually an Xmas gift, can't return it. It's okay, I'll get a new CPU, got a budget of $300, any suggestions?

I see, that's understandable and a nice gift to be given! If you buy a new processor you are more than likely going to need a new Mobo as well especially if you are going with Intel (recommended) because they are not compatible with AMDs AM3 socket (which is what you currently have).

300$ is going to be cutting it a little short though as you will probably need more like 400$ unless you really cheap out on the mobo.

I'll get the cash, just recommend me what mobo and PCU to buy.

If you're just looking at wanting to max out games and you don't really care about things like video editing or rendering or having that extra compute power these two will do you fine at about 400$:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130737

If you do want to have that higher computing power for stuff like rendering this CPU would be a better call:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116901

Is a mobo really that expensive, dang .

 

[smeezekitty]

IS your CPU overheating?

How can I tell?

Try speedfan for temps

 

[cloud2828]

Yeah +1 to suggestions, Cheapest MOBO you will find that worth buying will be around $150, Go with what he said !!! 4670k is very nice

What about the underclocking? It can't be any lesser than this, can I change that?

 

[MapRef41N93W]

Are you gaming on a single 1080p monitor? If so you should return that 780 ti, buy a 780 and get a better processor with the extra 200$, because a 780 already crushes everything at that resolution.

The card was actually an Xmas gift, can't return it. It's okay, I'll get a new CPU, got a budget of $300, any suggestions?

I see, that's understandable and a nice gift to be given! If you buy a new processor you are more than likely going to need a new Mobo as well especially if you are going with Intel (recommended) because they are not compatible with AMDs AM3 socket (which is what you currently have).

300$ is going to be cutting it a little short though as you will probably need more like 400$ unless you really cheap out on the mobo.

I'll get the cash, just recommend me what mobo and PCU to buy.

If you're just looking at wanting to max out games and you don't really care about things like video editing or rendering or having that extra compute power these two will do you fine at about 400$:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130737

If you do want to have that higher computing power for stuff like rendering this CPU would be a better call:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116901

Is a mobo really that expensive, dang .

They do make cheaper H87 mobos (which are not unlocked like Z87 for overclocking K series CPU) but I'm honestly not sure on the compatibility of those with the K series CPUs this generation. I assume they would work fine, but I would highly recommend going with a Z87 mobo and that is considered a solid budget mobo.

 

[cloud2828]

Okay so I've come to the conclusion that it really is bottlenecking, guess this will do for awhile, running Crysis at constant 60 FPS at average graphics when I underclock it. Thank for the help guys, will buy the new parts sometime this week.

 

[huilun02]

Glad the underclocking solved the crashing problem. It means the card was unstable at the factory set speeds.

 

[cloud2828]

Are you gaming on a single 1080p monitor? If so you should return that 780 ti, buy a 780 and get a better processor with the extra 200$, because a 780 already crushes everything at that resolution.

The card was actually an Xmas gift, can't return it. It's okay, I'll get a new CPU, got a budget of $300, any suggestions?

I see, that's understandable and a nice gift to be given! If you buy a new processor you are more than likely going to need a new Mobo as well especially if you are going with Intel (recommended) because they are not compatible with AMDs AM3 socket (which is what you currently have).

300$ is going to be cutting it a little short though as you will probably need more like 400$ unless you really cheap out on the mobo.

I'll get the cash, just recommend me what mobo and PCU to buy.

If you're just looking at wanting to max out games and you don't really care about things like video editing or rendering or having that extra compute power these two will do you fine at about 400$:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130737

If you do want to have that higher computing power for stuff like rendering this CPU would be a better call:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116901

Is a mobo really that expensive, dang .

They do make cheaper H87 mobos (which are not unlocked like Z87 for overclocking K series CPU) but I'm honestly not sure on the compatibility of those with the K series CPUs this generation. I assume they would work fine, but I would highly recommend going with a Z87 mobo and that is considered a solid budget mobo.

Glad the underclocking solved the crashing problem. It means the card was unstable at the factory set speeds.

Okay, I think your solution solved it, I'm not sure if my parts just needed to get accustomed to the graphics card? But Crysis 3 runs perfect at max graphics max AA everything, strange? Guess I don't need to buy new parts any time soon. No shut offs, and also I don't even have to underclock the card anymore, does anyone else find this strange?

 

[redeemer]

You need to update your dated CPU Motherboard and at least 8GB 1600mhz RAM and a good quality 750W PSU