New AMD Radeon HD not booting up properly.

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Hello,

My problem is that I just bought an Asus AMD Radeon HD 7770 2GB off of ebay in used condition but working and that whenever I switch on the PC it goes Long beep 3 short beeps which on my motherboard (P5N-E SLI) means new graphics card or failing video RAM. My other graphics card (AMD Radeon HD 6450) works perfectly fine on my 3-4 Year old PSU (550W). My PC has an absolutely AWFUL reputation. It always freezes at the starting windows screen it can take infinite time (max I've tried was 16Hrs+ to no avail) and it also freezes randomly when in windows. What I am wondering is how I can fix it if possible or if I should try and return it.

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the only other thing you can try would be to test that gpu in another system. but i would return it asap and get my money back. also, 85 pounds,(forgive me, im american) sounds like alot for a used 7770, is there not something new you could purchase thats close to that price and performance?
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I honestly don't think it's the card it seems to be the actual PSU because the 7770 needs 2x the power. Also remember how screwed up my pc is.
 
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the problems you described with your pc sound software related.

the issue you are having now is clearly hardware related. the 7770 does not require a lot of power, you said you have a 550w psu, which is more than enough to power a 7770.

have you connected the power connector to the 7770?
 
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mclarenclarkson

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Yes I have connected the cable and it is definetly pushed in right. Not sure if I said already but sometimes the PC will boot properly. Thanks for the help.

 
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mclarenclarkson

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Mannnnnn I just spent £85 on it and that is really annoying. I am going to test it on a friends PC and see. However feel free to keep suggesting things please.

 
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the only other thing you can try would be to test that gpu in another system. but i would return it asap and get my money back. also, 85 pounds,(forgive me, im american) sounds like alot for a used 7770, is there not something new you could purchase thats close to that price and performance?
 
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mclarenclarkson

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So annoying. All cards are £95 New I think on ebay where as on amazon is about £112.
 
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mclarenclarkson

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Well, It turns out the graphics card is perfectly fine! It is just something wrong with my PC which frankly is going to die soon. Thanks for all the help!

 
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good to hear! just curious, what fixed it for you?
 
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