Geforce 7800 not enough power help please!

[Richenstony]

I keep getting this error message on my system start up , does it mean a great deal i was told it didn't...... my power supply is more than ok for this card?

Tony

[The Saviour]

In order to resolve this issue, you may need to replace your power supply so that your new video card has enough power to function properly.

What power supply do you currently have installed and what is its wattage?

[Richenstony]

500watts    theres my psu

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=47952&criteria=psu&doy=11m8

Tony

[The Saviour]

That's more than enough power...have you tried to Troubleshoot?

[Richenstony]

yup when i click that ....it brings up options that don't even relate to the issue , as in display related , is there any dark colors on screen ?, questions like that , ive browsed google , a lot of people think this could be down to a bios update , but i have my doubts there as ive checked my mobos site for updates nothing that i need from there....... and i really don't think the psu is faulty ......

Tony

[patio]

Why are you convinced it's not the PSU ? ?

X Power isn't a brand name that exactly instills confidence in me...

[The Saviour]

Another good question to be asking here is this one:

If it was working before and you are now having issues with it, have you made any recent hardware or software changes that may be affecting the performance of the card?

Another good place to check for recommendations or troubleshooting may be the nVidia site.

[Richenstony]

Why are you convinced it's not the PSU ? ?

X Power isn't a brand name that exactly instills confidence in me...

The psu is basically brand new- and im sure if it was faulty the whole thing would have screwed up by the now.......but to see if you are right..... i will get a thermal take of ebay and test it......

Tony

[patio]

Not neccessarily...i've seen some awful strange behaviour from PSU's.
Swap it out if it's new enough to be under warranty...you've got nothing to lose.

[Richenstony]

hmm will the warranty be on the actual psu its-self ..... Ive got the box and everything for it.... but there wasn't anything in it just the psu ........ and i only have a 250watt psu thats like 7 years old maybe older...

Tony

[patio]

Take it back to the retailer you bought it from. If they are reputable they should offer a replacement on the spot.

[Richenstony]

I got it from the site above that i linked you 2 , i know x-power isnt a brand name , but it seemed ok .......  the store is maplins in the uk ....... i will give a ring.... what am i asking for a new psu or my money back

[patio]

If it were me i would take the money back and invest in a brand name unit...i'm not sure what brands maplins carry but if you travel to Tom's Hardware link on the web they do some very good PSU comparisons...