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xfx nvidia gt240 1 gb ddr3 graphics problem

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sanads
sanads Original post #1
Jun 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM
xfx nvidia gt240 1 gb ddr3 graphics problem
I have pc with following config core2duo e8400, msi g33 motherboard, 2gb ddr2 ram,
320gb hard disc, lg led monitor,

My problem is that SOME TIME MY GRAPHICS CRACK IN DISPLAY , PC HANG AND SOME TIME PC SHUT DOWN AUTOMATICALLY. WHEN I REMOVED GRAPHICS CARD EVERYTHING IS FINE NO PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP ME.
I THINK ITS MEMORY MISMATCH(DDR2 RAM AND DDR3 GRAPHICS MEMORY)
Cilus
Cilus #2
Jun 23, 2011 at 8:30 AM
xfx nvidia gt240 1 gb ddr3 graphics problem
I have pc with following config core2duo e8400, msi g33 motherboard, 2gb ddr2 ram,
320gb hard disc, lg led monitor,

My problem is that SOME TIME MY GRAPHICS CRACK IN DISPLAY , PC HANG AND SOME TIME PC SHUT DOWN AUTOMATICALLY. WHEN I REMOVED GRAPHICS CARD EVERYTHING IS FINE NO PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP ME.
I THINK ITS MEMORY MISMATCH(DDR2 RAM AND DDR3 GRAPHICS MEMORY)

What SMPS you are using? Is it a local one from Intex, frontech etc or from a branded company like Corsair, Cooler Master, FSP?
P
Jun 23, 2011 at 3:59 PM
First of all GPU memory type(DDR3) have no correlation with the motherboard memory(DDR2). The memory type of GPU is totally local to it, so no memory mismatch is there.

Secondly, as Cilus mentioned, what PSU do you use. Are you facing this problem the moment you have bought this card and installed it in your system, or this is happening recently?

I think, that may be your PSU is the culprit if it is one of those local ones.
sanads
sanads #4
Jun 25, 2011 at 8:01 AM
I have frontech psu.
problem start after using card for 1 months


please suggest me a psu on a reasonable price
mithun_mrg
Jun 25, 2011 at 9:16 AM
For ur card Cooler master 350W @1500 or FSP 400W @2k will be enough but consider future upgrades & go for a 500-500W corsair/fsp/Silverstone @3.5
coderunknown
Jun 25, 2011 at 10:38 AM
^^ avoid cooler master as 99% shop will forward you an over-rated bomb named extreme power.

get Fsp saga II 350/400/500W or Corsair CX400W. all these cost between 1.5-2.5k
sanads
sanads #7
Jun 25, 2011 at 9:30 PM
If psu have a problem then other problem is also seen but no problem after I removed the graphics card
vickybat
Jun 25, 2011 at 10:08 PM
^^ Send the card for rma first. Then change your psu.
sanads
sanads #9
Jun 26, 2011 at 7:55 AM
I already send it to RMA
but no result
I have frontech 400w psu
coderunknown
Jun 26, 2011 at 5:31 PM
get a new PSU (finding FSP maybe a bit hard depending where you are from so keep other options open) & kick that frontech out of your house.
sanads
sanads #11
Jul 18, 2011 at 1:41 PM
how about Iball psu 500w
sanads
sanads #13
Jul 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM
thanks man, u save me. I would buy fsp 500w from ebay but how about crosair 430w
this can power my graphics card?????
sanads
sanads #14
Jul 23, 2011 at 8:54 PM
hello I got FSP SAGA II 500w , I reinstall win7 but after 3-4 hour it is crack graphics again..............................please help me
Tenida
Tenida #15
Jul 23, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Your graphics is overheating.Check its temperature using Speedfan software
sanads
sanads #16
Jul 23, 2011 at 9:54 PM
look at this tenida

gpu temp is shown 42-44c
Tenida
Tenida #17
Jul 23, 2011 at 10:00 PM
Is it load temp. or idle?
soumo27
soumo27 #18
Jul 23, 2011 at 10:14 PM
42-44 should be fine if its load temperature....
sanads
sanads #19
Jul 23, 2011 at 10:15 PM
congrat for your new pc
40 er upar achhe sab samay
Tenida
Tenida #20
Jul 23, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Thanks buddy :) Tell about load temperature
sanads
sanads #21
Jul 23, 2011 at 10:22 PM
load temperature kahan se milega?
Tenida
Tenida #22
Jul 23, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Play some game like crisis then see the load temperature :)) I am bengali bro. You?
sanads
sanads #23
Jul 23, 2011 at 10:28 PM
bengali yaar
lekin game kaise khelu after some time system hang & restart system
Tenida
Tenida #24
Jul 23, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Check the ram also it might be defective
sanads
sanads #25
Jul 24, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Ram is right man when I remove graphics card everything i s ok

please help me yaar......................................................
coderunknown
Jul 25, 2011 at 12:32 AM
if GPU isn't overheating, maybe some of the memory chips used in the graphics card has gone bad. better send the card to Rashi. let them check & fix it for you.
sanads
sanads #27
Jul 25, 2011 at 11:07 AM
kya I should go for Rashi RMA to replace the graphics card?
Tenida
Tenida #28
Jul 25, 2011 at 11:54 AM
^^Yes.You should RMA your card :) Best of luck buddy for rashi :))
sanads
sanads #29
Sep 5, 2011 at 6:34 PM
finally rashi said that card have problem.
but they have not gt 240 1 gb ddr3 , so this card is not available.
so they offer me whether to new model (1gb ddr3 which mkt price 2500) or returned 40% money of the old bill . what should I do???????
coderunknown
Sep 5, 2011 at 7:30 PM
ask for an XFX HD5670. market price should be same for both. if needed, pay a few hundred & get this.

for how much you got your card?

the 1Gb DDR3 model is most likely something like GT520 or so. AVOID.
sanads
sanads #31
Sep 5, 2011 at 7:35 PM
I got this card @ 4800+tax
they want to return only 60% of this amount
coderunknown
Sep 5, 2011 at 7:49 PM
as i said, ask for an AMD based card from XFX. HD5570/5670 is your best bet.
sanads
sanads #33
Sep 5, 2011 at 7:52 PM
, thanks
ok
d6bmg
d6bmg #34
Sep 5, 2011 at 10:07 PM
^^ If you need to pay some extra money, pay it. But get 5670 as sam have already suggested.
mithun_mrg
Sep 6, 2011 at 7:32 AM
5670 will perform near to double or 70-80% more perfrmance than 240

if u have the original invoice then contact rashi ho & ask them to pay at least 70% btw what is the current price of 240 40% is too low only 1.6K approx u won't get a 8400 in that if required open a service ticket at xfx and let them know
sanads
sanads #36
Sep 6, 2011 at 4:31 PM
they offer 60% of 4800= 2880 or they offer gt 210 1 gb ddr3
so I think I should take the money.
coderunknown
Sep 6, 2011 at 5:25 PM
hmmm, 2880 in return? take it. GT210 is one of the ultimate crappiest card produced. even 1st gen Intel HD graphics matches it.
Cilus
Cilus #38
Sep 6, 2011 at 5:36 PM
I think you should issue a omplain to XFX. There is no way that they can pay only 60% of the price, these guys are cheating you. The return policy is either the same or equivalent card or Credit note based on the current market price.
Also post all the details in the *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/service-rma-watch/133443-rashi-rma-experience-thread.html thread. I think some members can help you.
A
Sep 7, 2011 at 4:36 AM
1GB DDR3 model of GT 240 is roughly the same as HD 4670/3850, so it's still better than GT 520. 1GB DDR5 model is roughly the same as GeForce 9600 GT or in some cases the 8800 GT.

Try asking for a GeForce GTS 250 if it is available, they probably have old stock. Or else go for XFX Radeon HD 5670.