computer running slow after installing a graphics card

[mcd840]

hi, i bought one of these a few days ago http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320963727049?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 installed it tonight, the graphics are excellent but the computer is now very slow and generally crap, pages are freezing etc. before we installed this new graphics card we re-installed windows xp, we have since removed the graphics card and the computer is back to using its on board graphics and is now nice and fast again, the computer is an acer aspire m1610.

 

can anyone help as to why this is?

 

thanks, craig.

Edited September 24, 2012 by mcd840

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Did you uninstall the video drivers for your onboard video before installing the new card and drivers?

 

If not, you should uninstall the old video drivers whilst using the onboard video, then shutdown. Fit the new card, restart, install drivers, shutdown and retsart again.

[KenB]

Hi

 

What is the wattage of the PSU that you have ?

The minimum for this card is 300W

 

How much RAM do you have ?

 

It could be a return to supplier for a replacement.

[mcd840]

Hi

 

What is the wattage of the PSU that you have ?

The minimum for this card is 300W

 

How much RAM do you have ?

 

It could be a return to supplier for a replacement.

 

hi ken, i have 1 gig memory and i took a look and realised that my wattage is only 250w rather than the required 300w...just assumed it would work...oh well just need to put up with on board graphics, i did mamage to get the correct driver for the onboard graphics thanks to you guys, shame though as the graphics card was very impressive.

 

thanks, craig.

[Plastic Nev]

For what it costs, why not buy a bigger power supply? They aren't too expensive and one of around 500 watts will give you all you need plus a bit spare should it be needed.

Let us know if you decide on that and we can help further in selecting one appropriate, and explain how to remove the old and fit the new if needed.

 

Nev.