Here's the deal. I'm using the HIS X1950Pro 256mb. This is the power supply that I'm using:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/124926
I've just downloaded and installed ATI Tray Tools. My default card clocks are 580mhz (core). I'm not going to overclock the memory, since I'm only using the resolution 1440 x 900. I set the fan speed to 100% then overclocked the core to 650mhz. After using the 3D renderer, temperatures started to increase from 39'c (idle) to around 45 - 48'c. After about 10 seconds, everything freezes, then crashes. My screen just turns blank, yet the PC seems to be still essentially running. I can hear the fan reduce it's noise level, meaning that it's slowed it's speed down. Then I just have to restart my computer, and everything is fine - the card has reduced it's clock speed back to defaults, and temperatures are 39'c. I've tried doing this twice, and it does the same thing both times. Note that when I overclock the core to 620mhz, everything is fine. I believe (looking at the box) that this is the "turbo" mode for the card. Well that's it. As usual, any help or suggestions are welcome, thanks!
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