I bought a new GPU and it is making my computer crash?

theplankingking

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Today, I got a new graphics card for my computer that is about 5 years old. Here are my specs:
Dell Inspiron 530
Intel Core 2 Duo e2500 2.33 GHz Processor
NEW GPU: MSI Geforce GT 440 (N440GT)
OLD GPU: NVIDIA Geforce 8600GT
3GB ram
300 watt power supply (unsure of 12V ratings)
Windoes 8 Pro 64bit

I installed my GT440 into my computer today, and the card worked fine when there was no drivers installed. I uninstalled my older drivers from my 8600 and installed drivers for the 440. When I restarted, I got the BSOD with an error message saying VIDEO_DTR_FALIURE. What does this message mean, and what can I do to fix this BSOD problem? This didnt happen on my old card, but it does on my new card? Is there a problem with my power supply, or is it an issue with the drivers? Please help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
There are many possibilities for that error. Do a google search for VIDEO_DTR_FALIURE and you will get many answers. One of them could be your problem.

One other possibility is the stock Dell 300 watt power supply may need upgrading.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    i7 6700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
    Cooling
    Deepcool Captain 120EX
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    Cable - 100MB Downlink
    Browser
    Edge/Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft
    Other Info
    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
According to the Nvidia site, you PSU meets the minimum requirements. I wouldn't hold much to that OEM PSU, as suggested, upgrade it as well. That aside, uninstall your driver with driver fusion from the Treexy link under the CNET link. Once that is done a reboot should be in order if not, reboot. Then download the latest driver from Nvidia from here. Assuming you're running 8.1 64 bit is should be this driver 331.65 WHQL. This driver is the same for Vista, 7 8/8.1 64 bit.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X 4 965 BE
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
    Memory
    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD XFX HD Radeon 6790D
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2l Samsung SyncMaster S20B300
    Screen Resolution
    1600 X 900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 320 GB w/OS
    Seagate Barracuda 1 TB data storage
    PSU
    Ultra X4 750 watt fully modular
    Case
    Thermaltake OverSeer RX 1 fulltower
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper212 120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Razor DeathAdder 3.5
Just sale this old PC & Buy a new PC

it will solve the problem
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD FX-8350
    Motherboard
    MSI 990FXA-GD65
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 8 GB DDR3 1600 Bus Single Stick
    Graphics Card(s)
    Sapphire Radeon HD 7790 Daul-X
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic 22" LCD Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    WD 1 TB Blue
    PSU
    ThermalTake Smart SE 630 watt
    Case
    Thermaltake Dokker
    Internet Speed
    512 kbps
    Browser
    Mozilla Firefox , Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Internet Security 2014
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