Been getting ASUS Anti Surge issues since I installed my new GPU

[space cat]

After I installed my new GPU (GTX 970) my computer started closing and rebooting spontaniously whenever I play a game that lower end PC's can't run, for example, Star Citizen. I've read that the Anti Surge is over sensitive and it may just be a case of I need to disable it, but I'd rather get some advice first. The exact message I get is "Power supply surges detected during the previous power on. ASUS Anti-Surge was triggered to protect system from unstable power supply unit! Press F1 to Run SETUP".

My Specs
NVIDIA GTX 970 OC
Intel i5 3570k
16gb RAM
750w PSU

[zombie cat]

what psu are you using?

[space cat]

Can't remember the exact name, but the model number is 750TE-BR, I think it may be time to get a new one regardless of whether or not the PSU is the issue.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

If it was anti-surge relating, the system should have issues and warnings when booting; not having conflicts/issues at random or after within the OS for a lengthy time.

I would suggest a few things first.
- try another wall socket and/or PSU power cable (use sockets and cables that exceed 10amps)
- if surge protector (which are usually all BS) or power strip; try a different one.
- try another PowerSupply (PSU) and ensure yours it more than enough for your combination of hardware.
- remove the new GPU and blow out any dust from the system; then re-seat your GPU firmly as well as needed PCIE GPU power cables.
- many GPUs have anti-static films at various points on the GPU card to keep certain areas scratch-free during shipping and when being newly installed; Please ensure all those clear-coated firms are removed prior to hardware power-on.

[space cat]

I put my old GPU (GTX 660) back in and everything is working fine, does that mean the 970 could be faulty or does it just mean it's likely the PSU?

[Bad 💀 Motha]

660 or 660 Ti? As the Ti is nearly the same TDP as a GTX 970
But if u have a heavily OC'ed 970 model; or one like Gigabyte that uses 2x 8-pin PCIE power connectors; those 970 might use quite a bit more max power (TDP)

And when u switch GPUs, please clean install the NVIDIA driver suite.

[JohnnSy]

I build recently a pc and had similar problem with new 650w power supply (r380 i5 6600).
Changed PSU and everything now working.

Try to check voltages in bios 12v 5v 3.3v (max 5% diff is allowed).

[Moe]

i'd get a new PSU.. the one you have has bad user feedback from a few sites. it's literally a generic 30$ PSU. who knows how many Amps are even on the +12V rail.

A GeForce GTX 970 - needs atleast 28 amps on the +12v

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tesla-Silent-Operation-Power-Supply/dp/B008KKY6H0

EDIT* - it's +12V @ 37A

[JohnnSy]

1 x 6-Pin PCI-e Connector?
u have adapter to molex probably?

[space cat]

Any recommendations for a new PSU? Around $70 preferably.

[Moe]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Ryham:

Any recommendations for a new PSU? Around $70 preferably.

This would suit your system quite well.

http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817438014

[space cat]

Would this PSU do well? http://www.ebuyer.com/713447-powercool-750w-80-single-12v-v2-31-high-efficiency-black-psu-pcx-750-w?gclid=CIP8uLvz78kCFarpwgodGMIDmg#fo_c=951&fo_k=e72e463ae24fc0df349d31bfe585aaa8&fo_s=gplauk?mkwid=smutEEEAX_dc&pcrid=51482424299&pkw=&pmt=