PSUs ain't so expensive, and it does seem like that's the issue. Only other thing I can think of is some kind of driver issues (since you switched from AMD to Nvidia), or potentially just the CPU and GPU not working well together (a problem that can occur between AMD/Nvidia or Intel/AMD, though is becoming less of an issue).
First thing you should do is uninstall all graphics drivers and then update (make sure to plug your monitor into your on-board graphics first), if that doesn't work then try running those games in compatibility mode, and if that doesn't work I suppose replacing the PSU is where it's at.
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So...I have this old PC (~8 years) with pretty decent specs:
Processor: Intel Dual-Core 2.5GHz
Ram: 4GB (3GB Usable)
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT
Hard: currently 120GB (it was supposed to have a 320GB one but someone dropped it and water fell on it)
The initial video card on this PC was a AMD 4350 HD (512 Mb) but it died not too long ago. A friend of mine gave me his old 9600 GT. The problem was that this video card needed a direct supply from my power source but it had a 6 pin connector which my source didn't had so I used an adaptor from a 4 pin to a 6 pin so I can power up the video card. Now there is this problems that annoys me and I cant figure out what's going on: initially it worked perfectly fine (it could actually run Pay Day The Heist on High settings) but after a while, whenever I enter a game with low specs (such as Quake Live, CS etc.), it crashes without any option but to restart it. I asked my friend about this and he told be to buy better power supply (currently using a 450W...pretty old one) with a 6 pin connector. I would like to hear another option...if there is. I can't currently spend any money for I am saving on upgrading my main PC.
I am asking here because...meh...gaming website...there must be another nerd around that can give me a hint.
Sorry for not creating a giveaway.
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