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July 25, 2014 1:21:32 PM

I have a r9 270 I just got and I have a thermaltake 600w psu. At first it was working fine then after 3 days of use when I went to turn it on the gpus fan spun then stopped. So I got a new PSU think it was the PSU and it again was working fine for a couple days then then the fan spun for a second at startup then stopped AGAIN. Its hard to bieleve two new PSUs would fail that early is it the video card. Btw the PSUs powered the rest of the system without this error just problem with the video card and yes I used a PCI 6 pin connector to connect it to video card. So is it the video card? Or or the did I get unlucky with the PSUs

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July 25, 2014 1:24:14 PM

Does the graphics card have a smart fan that will turn ON in use only when a certain temp is reached?
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July 25, 2014 1:27:02 PM

Ubrales said:
Does the graphics card have a smart fan that will turn ON in use only when a certain temp is reached?


I am not sure. The exact GPU I have tho is a Sapphire R9 270 2GB (NON X)
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July 25, 2014 1:31:34 PM

Run HWMonitor, HWInfo, and check the graphics card temps.
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July 25, 2014 1:34:49 PM

Ubrales said:
Run HWMonitor, HWInfo, and check the graphics card temps.


I can't because I can't start the computer with the gpu in like it won't read it.
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July 25, 2014 1:35:41 PM

I think the video card is trying to start. I have plenty of wattage in spare like 150
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July 25, 2014 1:38:47 PM

I hope your PSU is a good brand and has a minimum of 500 watts that is required for this graphics card. Good brands are Seasonic, XFX, Corsair HX, AX.
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July 25, 2014 1:39:51 PM

Take this video card and insert in another pc, if it doesn't work then its broke!
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July 25, 2014 1:41:16 PM

So it worked. Then stopped working. You replaced the PSU and it started working again. Then stopped for a 2nd time?

Are you sure it starting to work again was contingent on the new PSU, could it have been coincidence? Can you try the GPU in another system?

Thermaltake does make some pretty low quality PSUs (some might even call them junk quality) so if you used two thermaltake PSUs it is possible both are junk. I would try running GPU in another rig and see if that helps, since it worked upon replacing the PSU and then failed again, I kind of suspect it is the PSU.

Here is a reference list to help you select a quality PSU in the future (anything in tier 2b and above is quality http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-su...)
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July 25, 2014 1:42:22 PM

Ubrales said:
I hope your PSU is a good brand and has a minimum of 500 watts that is required for this graphics card. Good brands are Seasonic, XFX, Corsair HX, AX.


He says its a 600w thermaltake in the 1st line of the post man.
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July 25, 2014 1:45:07 PM

stokes1790 said:
Ubrales said:
I hope your PSU is a good brand and has a minimum of 500 watts that is required for this graphics card. Good brands are Seasonic, XFX, Corsair HX, AX.


He says its a 600w thermaltake in the 1st line of the post man.


Is the new PSU also Thermaltake? (I know the first one is).
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July 25, 2014 1:45:09 PM

The first PSUs were 600w and 500w the first one I used and am using now is 600w and the second was 500w (I returned it because I needed money and they both work for everything execpt gpu ovbiously.) The 600w is a Thermaltake TR2 and the 500w one (the second one) was a Cooler Master 525 Extreme 2
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July 25, 2014 1:46:10 PM

I didnt mean to pick that one guy as solution can I undo it? Lol
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July 25, 2014 1:46:52 PM

Get Seasonic, XFX, Corsiar HX, AX - over 500 watts.
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July 25, 2014 1:48:12 PM

Nove said:
I didnt mean to pick that one guy as solution can I undo it? Lol


Don't worry about picking the best solution. Take care of solving the problem.
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July 25, 2014 1:48:56 PM

Nove said:
The first PSUs were 600w and 500w the first one I used and am using now is 600w and the second was 500w (I returned it because I needed money and they both work for everything execpt gpu ovbiously.) The 600w is a Thermaltake TR2 and the 500w one (the second one) was a Cooler Master 525 Extreme 2


You unfortunately chose 2 of the worst PSU brands available. Thermaltake and Coolermaster are pretty much "replace immediately do not use for any type of build" quality brands. I wouldn't try them for anything let alone a gaming rig.

If the GPU works in another computer I would heavily suspect its the PSU. Again, refer the list I linked to help pick out a quality brand/model line. Regardless you should replace the PSU.
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July 25, 2014 1:49:07 PM

So you think it is the PSU? Because when I went to return it they tested them and said they "worked" fine.. But why is it that each new PSU works fine w/ the video card then stops?
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July 25, 2014 1:54:38 PM

stokes1790 said:
Nove said:
The first PSUs were 600w and 500w the first one I used and am using now is 600w and the second was 500w (I returned it because I needed money and they both work for everything execpt gpu ovbiously.) The 600w is a Thermaltake TR2 and the 500w one (the second one) was a Cooler Master 525 Extreme 2


You unfortunately chose 2 of the worst PSU brands available. Thermaltake and Coolermaster are pretty much "replace immediately do not use for any type of build" quality brands. I wouldn't try them for anything let alone a gaming rig.

If the GPU works in another computer I would heavily suspect its the PSU. Again, refer the list I linked to help pick out a quality brand/model line. Regardless you should replace the PSU.


Thanks for the link. Also I don't have another computer to "test" the GPU in.
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July 25, 2014 1:56:22 PM

Nove said:
So you think it is the PSU? Because when I went to return it they tested them and said they "worked" fine.. But why is it that each new PSU works fine w/ the video card then stops?


Low quality PSUs may lack many somewhat standard safety features that higher quality models employ (over voltage protection, surge protection, over wattage, under voltage, etc). Additionally they may employ lower quality parts (capacitors rated for 85C instead of 105C, low quality/flammable board materials) that may degrade faster. They will often use passive safety features instead of an active protection chip.

Additionally the 12v A of the PSU may not actually be enough to meet the demands of your system, lower quality brands often overstate or otherwise misrepresent the actual 12v A and continuous 12v Output of their units.

Toms actually just posted an article this week on the subject if you are more interested.

I would make sure the GPU works in another pc.

Either way though, I would not trust my system to either of those PSUs, despite a store employee (we talking micro center? Those guys are farrrrrrrr from experts) telling you they worked fine.
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July 25, 2014 1:57:59 PM

Nove said:
stokes1790 said:
Nove said:
The first PSUs were 600w and 500w the first one I used and am using now is 600w and the second was 500w (I returned it because I needed money and they both work for everything execpt gpu ovbiously.) The 600w is a Thermaltake TR2 and the 500w one (the second one) was a Cooler Master 525 Extreme 2


You unfortunately chose 2 of the worst PSU brands available. Thermaltake and Coolermaster are pretty much "replace immediately do not use for any type of build" quality brands. I wouldn't try them for anything let alone a gaming rig.

If the GPU works in another computer I would heavily suspect its the PSU. Again, refer the list I linked to help pick out a quality brand/model line. Regardless you should replace the PSU.


Thanks for the link. Also I don't have another computer to "test" the GPU in.


That is really unfortunate. My best advice then is to purchase a 3rd PSU (its hurt me to even say it, so major bummer man) make sure the return policy is comprehensive and at least 30 days on it. And give it a 3rd go. Please choose a reputable brand this time. Hopefully no permanent damage was done to your parts. If the new quality PSU presents the same issues, you can be reasonably sure its a GPU problem. (probably will want to keep the new PSU though)
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July 25, 2014 2:10:49 PM

stokes1790 said:
Nove said:
stokes1790 said:
Nove said:
The first PSUs were 600w and 500w the first one I used and am using now is 600w and the second was 500w (I returned it because I needed money and they both work for everything execpt gpu ovbiously.) The 600w is a Thermaltake TR2 and the 500w one (the second one) was a Cooler Master 525 Extreme 2


You unfortunately chose 2 of the worst PSU brands available. Thermaltake and Coolermaster are pretty much "replace immediately do not use for any type of build" quality brands. I wouldn't try them for anything let alone a gaming rig.

If the GPU works in another computer I would heavily suspect its the PSU. Again, refer the list I linked to help pick out a quality brand/model line. Regardless you should replace the PSU.


Thanks for the link. Also I don't have another computer to "test" the GPU in.


That is really unfortunate. My best advice then is to purchase a 3rd PSU (its hurt me to even say it, so major bummer man) make sure the return policy is comprehensive and at least 30 days on it. And give it a 3rd go. Please choose a reputable brand this time. Hopefully no permanent damage was done to your parts. If the new quality PSU presents the same issues, you can be reasonably sure its a GPU problem. (probably will want to keep the new PSU though)

Alright thanks will do :) 
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