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Moscowy

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Hello everyone I am hoping someone can help with a problem I am having. I just built my first computer and attempted to boot it. Unfortunately while most of the systems seemed to start properly the graphics card doesn't seem to be starting. I attempted to power it on several times and confined correct installation, but each time I power on the system the Graphics card fan rotates maybe 1 full revolution before stopping. I allowed the system to run for a minute or so to confirm the boot screens never appeared. I am using a MSI Radeon HD 7750 2GB graphics card with a Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 motherboard.
If someone could please help it would be much appreciated.
 
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Some calculators are better than others and some are set up for a certain maker so corsair have a free calculator that recommends their own PSU units, kinda obvious really.
The point is that a good quality top tier PSU brand like corsair are going to be a much better bet than something cheaper. http://www.corsair.com/psufinder/
All PSU's are not equal. You really shouldn't be able to but you can buy a PSU that does not in fact supply the power claimed on the side of it.
Sticking to good reputable brands and having at least a bronze certificate will see you right as far as running a...
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Can you post full system specs please. My first thought is a power issue, however knowing the rest of your system will help with trouble shooting. Please include PSU make and model.
Shooting blind as it were I would say try the PC without the GPU to see if it boots without the card

Mactronix :)
 
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Moscowy

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PSU: Logisys Corp. 550W 120mm Ball Bearing Fan with PSU ATX 550 Power Supply, model PS550E12BK
CPU: AMD FX 4170 quad core , Part# FD4170FRGUBOX
Memory: 2x Vulcan 8GB DDR3 1600
Case: Rosewill Thor V2

Also, I should have mentioned that the motherboard does not have its own video output so I cannot test it without the graphics card.

 
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I'm personally thinking, though I don't know much for Watt requirements, that it is the PSU what'll need a little upgrade.
It sounds like the GPU is getting a spark of Watt, but the rest of the system is over-hauling it.

Other then that, I can't really think of any problems other then maybe a faulty GPU?
 
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Some calculators are better than others and some are set up for a certain maker so corsair have a free calculator that recommends their own PSU units, kinda obvious really.
The point is that a good quality top tier PSU brand like corsair are going to be a much better bet than something cheaper. http://www.corsair.com/psufinder/
All PSU's are not equal. You really shouldn't be able to but you can buy a PSU that does not in fact supply the power claimed on the side of it.
Sticking to good reputable brands and having at least a bronze certificate will see you right as far as running a 7750 is concerned.
Mactronix :)
 
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Moscowy

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Thanks for your help, but obviously I wouldn't want to have to spend more than I have to, so is there a safe way to test this other than buying a new one and trying it out?

Actually I have already purchased a replacement with more reliable reviews. I should know in a few days if indeed the power supply is my problem.


This problem was in fact because of the power supply. I upgraded to a more reputable dealer as well as a higher wattage. Thanks for the answers everyone.
 
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