Freezes when video card is installed

Hi. I have a lenovo 3000 J115 with vista buisness.  I recently put a GeForce 8600gts in the PCIe x16 slot on the motherboard.  The computer starts up, but after about 10 min the computer freezes and then i have to shut it down.  I have searched on the internet and really haven't found anything.  The motherboard has a GeForce 6100 integated into the motherboard.  I have disabled the integrated graphics in device manager.  I have also went under the bois and changed the video settings to PCI.  I have also recently upgraded the power supply to a 400watt, which would have plenty of power for the graphics card.  Any help would be appriciated. Thank you.

I'm not too sure this will be any help, but I'll throw it out there to you. Check your Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel  (or whatever it's called in Vista... I use XP) and see if there are any previous drivers listed there for your 6100. If so, remove them.
I've had a post here for several days... with no solution. I'm about to help my sister-in-law out with a graphics issue (similar situation and she, too, currently has the 6100). Since I don't own a Lenovo I thought I could get assistance here ahead of time. I've spent considerable time on their website as well. And I'm still waiting.
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