BSOD with nVidia GT 220

[Neizt]

Hi, not sure if this is in the correct section, but here goes!

I recently installed an Nvidia GT 220 into my system, and ever since I have been getting frequent BSOD's (all stating NVLDDMKM.SYS)

After some searching, I discovered that it was an Nvidia driver, I have tried the most recent drivers, aswell as the oldest I can get, all do the same.

A friend of mine said that it could be my PSU if it's not a high enough wattage (I think its only a 250w but I will confirm in the morning)

Really stuck on what to do now!

Computer specs are:

It's a HP dx2300
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate (64bit)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 @ 1.80GHz
RAM: 2GB DDR2
MB: MSI 0A90
GFX: NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 1GB


Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.


EDIT: When windows reboots, I get a message saying "Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown"


Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID: 2057

Additional information about the problem:
BCCode: 116
BCP1: FFFFFA80035FE010
BCP2: FFFFF88004907490
BCP3: 0000000000000000
BCP4: 0000000000000002
OS Version: 6_1_7600
Service Pack: 0_0
Product: 256_1

Files that help describe the problem:
C:\Windows\Minidump\123110-18470-01.dmp
C:\Users\Clifford\AppData\Local\Temp\ WER-36925-0.sysdata.xml

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[detox1]

if it 250w power supply, that could be your problem, what video card did you take out?

 

[Neizt]

Hi, Just checked and the power supply is a 250w.

The card I removed was a ATI Radeon X1650.

What sort of wattage PSU should I replace mine with?

Thanks.

 

[JCB1]

I think a new more powerful PSU will fix the problem.

What OS are you running, Do you have the latest service packs + hotfixes installed ?

 

[Neizt]

I have Windows 7 64bit, all up-to-date.

 

[detox1]

according to Nvidia, Minimum Recommended System Power 300w. That card uses a maximum 58w.
i'd say if you can afford something a little bigger than that. It could solve the problem. as long as there is nothing wrong with anything else.

 

[Neizt]

I will pick up a 400w at least PSU tonight then, and let you know how I get on.

Thanks.

Hi again.

I replaced my 250w PSU with a cheapy 400w one, and I think it's fixed the problem!

Thanks a lot for your help!

Unfortunately, it's not fixed it!

Now I'm thinking it could just be a faulty card?