graphics card not recognised

malom · Sep 3, 2014

hi guys, bought a pny780ti pure performance but for some reason it doesn't seem to be recognised by windows, it powers up and fans and LEDs run, I've updated the bios and motherboard drivers but still nothing

could it be my power supply isn't pumping out enough power, it needs two 8 pin connectors but mine only has one, it came with splitters to convert 2 6 pin plugs to one 8 pin, but I only have 2 6 pin connectors so I bought 6 pin to 8 pin adaptors to power it up could that be the problem?

xSamaru · Sep 3, 2014

What psu do u have?

malom · Sep 3, 2014

I have a EZcool ambiance 700w psu

xSamaru · Sep 3, 2014

The psu is +12V1 30A; +12V2 30A i think you need atleast 60A ive never heard of that card but im pretty sure its eating power like hummer on highway so..try to boot up with less high-end card or motherboard gpu does it work?

xSamaru · Sep 3, 2014

That psu is also Tier five that means replace it immediately for something other i can look something up for u but tell me how much $ or € can u spend on psu?

malom · Sep 3, 2014

this is the current card I have: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LHIPLK8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1, it worked previously with my old gpu which was a 9600gt, ah I just read the box it needs at least 42 amp rating on the 12v rail, so I need a new psu im guessing?

xSamaru · Sep 3, 2014

Well thats true...ok ill look for something

whats the budget?

xSamaru · Sep 3, 2014

Look man im on the same thing my psu is enough powerful for the 290x but its not really safe to work with that card on it so im saving money for HX 750i

malom · Sep 3, 2014

budget for me was around £70 max 80 if anything any suggestions?

xSamaru · Sep 3, 2014

Sure sure give me a sec

xSamaru · Sep 3, 2014

Are you buying it from amazon or do u have some shop?

malom · Sep 3, 2014

id prefer amazon as prime means I can get it next day

xSamaru · Sep 3, 2014

ok the prices for me are like bugged or something but i dont know you can make some exceptions or something so check this link http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html i would recommend you getting psu of Tier one-two and atleast 750w for good run for the card

and also check if its has enough pcie connectors etc..but those tier one and tier one are really good for gaming so i think they will have everything you need

xSamaru · Sep 3, 2014

But btw before buying try to move ram to other slots because that sometimes the causes of black screen and stuff but you need new psu anyway..or try to cmos the bios it helped me yesterday when i was getting pretty weird stuff with my pc and black screen you can find tutorial here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9RnIj-EcdQ

malom · Sep 3, 2014

ah cheers thanks for that, definatley will pick one from the tier one if its in budget otherwise tier 2 hopefully I can pick something up, thanks for the help =)

xSamaru · Sep 3, 2014

No problem man

Tier two class A is like good as tier one and more budget friendly

sick card btw enjoy it

malom · Sep 3, 2014

thanks =) card looks awesome once it turns on silver plate and with led, been saving for it a while, now got to buy a new psu to power it

malom · Sep 3, 2014

right well ive narrowed it down to two psus this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/XFX-Edition-Bronze-Semi-Modular-Supply/dp/B008O50WGA/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1409782586&sr=1-6&keywords=xfx , and this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zalman-ZM700-GT-700W-Power-Supply/dp/B007LFV2JU/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=undefined&sr=1-1&keywords=zalman+zm700

is it worth saving the extra money and getting the zalman or should I stick to the xfx one? the zalman being quad rail does it have the same out put as the xfx?

malom · Sep 4, 2014

anyone help me out on the psu?

xSamaru · Sep 4, 2014

Id go with xfx all the way great quality and great model.

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