New Graphics card problem

Fracture · 09-07-2008, 08:43 PM

I ordered a new PSu and Graphics card, which i just recieved today. I put in the PSU, and everything is fine. I remove my old GPU and put in the new one (an ATI Radeon HD 4850), and plug in the 6-pin PCI-E connector. I push the power button, and the blu LED on the PSU flashed on, then nothing. The computer refuses to start.

This is the PSU i bought: Newegg.com - Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W SLI Ready-ATX12V V2.01 Power Supply 115/230 V CSA,UL,TUV,FCC - Power Supplies

I think it's the graphics card, becuase the PSU works, but i've heard of people having problems with this unit under powering their system.

Swansen · 13-07-2008, 01:24 AM

To be completely honest, you might just have a faulty PSU, Rosewill is not really known for their quality. However, i would do some testing first, put your old card back in, and see what happens, if you still get nothing, then you know whats going on.

Fracture · 13-07-2008, 05:53 AM

I asked this same question on another forum, and was told the same thing about Rosewill PSUs. With the old card, it's fine, but the old card i had was an 8600GT, and it has no 6-pin connector required. I've already RMA'd the PSU (Just need to send it back), and i'm gonna try and go with a better different PSU, like was suggested on the other forum.

Swansen · 13-07-2008, 11:24 AM

Awesome, sounds like your all figured out. Do you have a PSU already picked out, or are you still looking for suggestions there?

Fracture · 13-07-2008, 06:13 PM

I haven't picked out a PSU yet, just had some brands suggested to me, like Enermax, Antec, FSP. So, yeah, still looking for suggestions (about another week before i can order).

Swansen · 13-07-2008, 09:38 PM

My favorites are pretty much anything by FSP, and PC Power & Cooling. All of their units are pretty much solid, can't really go wrong.

Big B · 14-07-2008, 11:22 PM

To add: Corsair, Silverstone, CoolerMaster, XClio...

Rosewill, Apevia (formerly Aspire), Q-tech, Powmax, most Ultra, and some Coolmax (though they're getting better) are crap. Coolmax is probably in the mediocre category, but they've been making some solid progress. Rosewill might end up higher, but since you play Russian Roulette with them, it's not worth it.

Fracture · 23-07-2008, 07:39 PM

Well, to add an update, i ordered a 650W Antec PSU from newegg.
Newegg.com - Antec NeoPower 650 Blue 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Power Supplies

After putting it in today, the computer ran fine. Then i put in the HD 4850, and plugged in the 6-pin connector, and hit the power button. The blue light on the PSU lit up for a moment, then went out, the computer wouldn't power up. I'm beginning to think that this is a problem with the GPU instead of the PSU

Swansen · 24-07-2008, 02:36 AM

hmm, no, your graphics card shouldn't stop your machine from booting, that would more than likely be your mainboard. If your vid card is broken in anyway, it wouldn't stop your machine from turning on, it would still turn on, but there would ether be no output to the monitor, or the picture wouldn't show up right. To test, just take out the graphics card and try to power it up, if the machine turns on, then you know for sure it has nothing to do with the graphics card.

Fracture · 24-07-2008, 06:20 AM

Well, i have the PSU in the comp right now, and have my old GPU in as well, and it's running fine. As a side note, one of my buddies decided to try something on it, and he took the card out of the comp, set it on an anti-static bag, and plugged in the 6-pin connector, and got the same results as when i had it in the comp. The problem only ever occurs when i have the 6-pin connector plugged into the card. When the card is in the PCIE slot, the computer boots, but i have to use the onboard graphics.

teraformer · 24-07-2008, 08:29 PM

Your problem could be the graphics card power controller mossfet.
I"d RMA your card.

Fracture · 24-07-2008, 08:34 PM

I RMA'd it last night, shipped it off this morning. If it's not the card, then i have no idea what the problem is. I'll just wait till i get the replacement and see.

teraformer · 24-07-2008, 09:50 PM

Let us know how you get on

teraformer · 24-07-2008, 09:59 PM

Post your p.c. stats, What make is your old card?
Not sure mobos with nvidea chipset support ATI cards?
I"ll check it out myself, See what i can find

Swansen · 28-07-2008, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fracture

Well, i have the PSU in the comp right now, and have my old GPU in as well, and it's running fine. As a side note, one of my buddies decided to try something on it, and he took the card out of the comp, set it on an anti-static bag, and plugged in the 6-pin connector, and got the same results as when i had it in the comp. The problem only ever occurs when i have the 6-pin connector plugged into the card. When the card is in the PCIE slot, the computer boots, but i have to use the onboard graphics.

mm hmm, that is interesting, and yes, that would cause problems is the card is drawing to much power, or a host of other electrical issues, but it sounds like you've gotten your problems figured out, good work.

09-07-2008, 08:43 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
Fracture Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 Status: Offline	New Graphics card problem I ordered a new PSu and Graphics card, which i just recieved today. I put in the PSU, and everything is fine. I remove my old GPU and put in the new one (an ATI Radeon HD 4850), and plug in the 6-pin PCI-E connector. I push the power button, and the blu LED on the PSU flashed on, then nothing. The computer refuses to start. This is the PSU i bought: Newegg.com - Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W SLI Ready-ATX12V V2.01 Power Supply 115/230 V CSA,UL,TUV,FCC - Power Supplies I think it's the graphics card, becuase the PSU works, but i've heard of people having problems with this unit under powering their system.

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24-07-2008, 06:20 AM	#10 (permalink) Top
Fracture Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 Status: Offline	Well, i have the PSU in the comp right now, and have my old GPU in as well, and it's running fine. As a side note, one of my buddies decided to try something on it, and he took the card out of the comp, set it on an anti-static bag, and plugged in the 6-pin connector, and got the same results as when i had it in the comp. The problem only ever occurs when i have the 6-pin connector plugged into the card. When the card is in the PCIE slot, the computer boots, but i have to use the onboard graphics. Last edited by Fracture; 24-07-2008 at 06:24 AM.

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13-07-2008, 05:53 AM	#3 (permalink) Top
Fracture Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 Status: Offline	I asked this same question on another forum, and was told the same thing about Rosewill PSUs. With the old card, it's fine, but the old card i had was an 8600GT, and it has no 6-pin connector required. I've already RMA'd the PSU (Just need to send it back), and i'm gonna try and go with a better different PSU, like was suggested on the other forum.

13-07-2008, 06:13 PM	#5 (permalink) Top
Fracture Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 Status: Offline	I haven't picked out a PSU yet, just had some brands suggested to me, like Enermax, Antec, FSP. So, yeah, still looking for suggestions (about another week before i can order).

23-07-2008, 07:39 PM	#8 (permalink) Top
Fracture Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 Status: Offline	Well, to add an update, i ordered a 650W Antec PSU from newegg. Newegg.com - Antec NeoPower 650 Blue 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Power Supplies After putting it in today, the computer ran fine. Then i put in the HD 4850, and plugged in the 6-pin connector, and hit the power button. The blue light on the PSU lit up for a moment, then went out, the computer wouldn't power up. I'm beginning to think that this is a problem with the GPU instead of the PSU

24-07-2008, 08:29 PM	#11 (permalink) Top
teraformer Geek Trainee Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 46 My Mood: Cheerful Status: Offline My Computer	Your problem could be the graphics card power controller mossfet. I"d RMA your card.

24-07-2008, 08:34 PM	#12 (permalink) Top
Fracture Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8 Status: Offline	I RMA'd it last night, shipped it off this morning. If it's not the card, then i have no idea what the problem is. I'll just wait till i get the replacement and see.

24-07-2008, 09:50 PM	#13 (permalink) Top
teraformer Geek Trainee Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 46 My Mood: Cheerful Status: Offline My Computer	Let us know how you get on

24-07-2008, 09:59 PM	#14 (permalink) Top
teraformer Geek Trainee Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 46 My Mood: Cheerful Status: Offline My Computer	Post your p.c. stats, What make is your old card? Not sure mobos with nvidea chipset support ATI cards? I"ll check it out myself, See what i can find

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