Games Freezing

[phillpower2]

Look, I’m just trying to make sure this is the actual problem before I drop money on a new component. There’s no need for the condescension.

If you feel that I have been anything other than helpful or that I have been condescending please feel free to report the relevant post/s to the site manager or owner.

The following guidance was suggested so as to try and save you money and to explain why some PSUs are not appropriate for use when there is an add on GPU such as yours present.

I would see if you are able to borrow an appropriate 500W or above PSU to swap in for testing purposes, if you can do that we can suggest some programs for testing your GPU.

Before making any purchase if you cannot borrow an appropriate 500W or above PSU to swap in for testing purposes it is strongly advised that you get the computer tested by a local tech who will have an appropriate PSU to swap in.

The reason why that PSU is no good for gaming is because it is cheaply made, thin wire and weaker capacitors and less built in safety features, EVGA have done nothing wrong as they don`t promote their budget range as anything other than just that, neither do Corsair who only recommend their Bronze efficiency rated PSU be used for home or office type computers, their exact words about the CX range are "CX Series Modular power supply units are an excellent choice for basic system builds and desktop PC computer upgrades, offering high reliability, low noise, and the flexibility of modular cabling. "

Note the word basic

As for what brand my 1660 is, it’s made by MSi and Nvidia.

MSI recommend a minimum of a 450W PSU for their three versions of the GTX 1660, an EVGA 600 GD is less expensive than anything that is 450, 500 or 550W.

This thread with no satisfactory answer ever being available is closed.