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New Graphics card wont work! (GIGABYTE Radeon r7 260x rev2.0)

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February 5, 2014 11:02:13 AM

I just purchased a new PSU and GPU from Tigerdirect. Everything came in the mail in perfect shape. I installed the PSU and everything was working fine. Then i tried installing the GPU but when ever i plug my HDMI cord into my GPU, my moniter just goes black and stays off even though the GPU is running because the fans are going. Any idea why this is happening? Mabye I need to update BIOS? Or my MoBo isn't compatible?

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a b U Graphics card
February 5, 2014 11:12:22 AM

Your Mobo should be compatible if the GPU was inserted correctly. The problem might be that your motherboard is using your iGPU signal as the default one. Plug the HDMI into your mobo and you should get a signal. Then, change the settings inside to use the 260X as the default Video Adapter. Now save and turn off power. Plugh the HDMI into your GPU and you should have a signal.

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February 5, 2014 11:42:27 AM

Headbomb said:
Your Mobo should be compatible if the GPU was inserted correctly. The problem might be that your motherboard is using your iGPU signal as the default one. Plug the HDMI into your mobo and you should get a signal. Then, change the settings inside to use the 260X as the default Video Adapter. Now save and turn off power. Plugh the HDMI into your GPU and you should have a signal.

Cheers :) 


So i installed the gpu into the mobo and tried turning the comp on, and the monitor goes black as if the new gpu won't let the igpu work while its plugged in. Do you think it could be my BIOS? I already disabled my iGPU and have been trying this for some time. Do you think doing the Lenovo One-Step Recovery where it basically wipes the drive, and try it after that?
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a b U Graphics card
February 5, 2014 11:55:19 AM

I wouldn't wipe the drive as it isn't the reason your GPU wont produce a signal. Can you list your full computer specs including you power supply wattage? Your PSU might not have enough power to run the system. Also, check and make sure that you have connected a PCI-e 6 Pin to your GPU. Iv'e had a time where I forgot to give it power and I wouldn't get a signal.
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February 23, 2014 7:27:28 PM

i bought a r9 280x and same thing happened RMA'd back to new egg cause it was bad...i got no beeps no nothin when i would install the card with new power supply... put old card in and it work i bought a GTX770 and that worked fine...just waiting for my money back and to make things even better i was going to buy another one before i bought the GTX770 and the price went up 50 bucks in 2 days...so i said screw it now just want my money back...waiting on that
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