Is my PSU strong enough for my MSI 970 Gaming 4G?

AngryFinn · Dec 25, 2014

When I plug in the card my PC won't boot (it goes to the post screen though), I get a beep code and then nothing happens. It works fine with my old GPU. I think my 12V rail doesn't have enough amps for it, it has 41, minimum is 42 :/. Is my PSU to underpowered? If so, can someone recommend a good PSU?

bignastyid · Dec 25, 2014

Whats the make and model of the PSU? Whats the systems specs?

AngryFinn · Dec 25, 2014

bignastyid :

Shit I have no idea how to use this forum, copy pasted: It's a Nexus NX-5000 500W. H67 MOBO, i7-2600 CPU, Kingston 120GB SSD, WD Green 2TB.

bignastyid · Dec 25, 2014

Well the psu isn't great but its not horrible either. If you can afford to replace it I would.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg520m
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii520bronze
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-xfxts550w

AngryFinn · Dec 25, 2014

Is my PSU the problem that my PC isn't booting though?

bignastyid · Dec 25, 2014

It should be able to power the system. If you pull the card does the onboard video work?

AngryFinn · Dec 25, 2014

bignastyid :

I haven't tried. BRB.

AngryFinn · Dec 25, 2014

bignastyid :

Doesn't display anything.

bignastyid · Dec 25, 2014

Whats the model of the motherboard and what beep code are you getting?

ko888 · Dec 25, 2014

Do you have a consumer desktop PC like a Dell or HP or ... ?

AngryFinn · Dec 25, 2014

ko888 :

Yes, actually. Everything except the SSD and GPU is from an HP assembled in a new case.

AngryFinn · Dec 25, 2014

bignastyid :

Chicago H67 (from a prebuilt HP) the beep code is one beep, pause, three quick beeps in a row.

bignastyid · Dec 25, 2014

Have you updated the bios?

AngryFinn · Dec 25, 2014

bignastyid :

I have NO idea how to do that.

bignastyid · Dec 25, 2014

You can download the update on hp's support site and it should come with instructions.

AngryFinn · Dec 25, 2014

bignastyid :

This shit still doesn't work.

ko888 · Dec 25, 2014

There is a known incompatibility with that motherboard's BIOS and latest graphics cards. That's the downfall of consumer desktop PCs. There is no solution other than a new motherboard.

AngryFinn · Dec 25, 2014

ko888 :

<Mod Edit>. My. Life. And you're completely sure?

ko888 · Dec 25, 2014

AngryFinn :

Read this thread from HP's forum here:

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Hardware/Problems-graphic-cars-upgrade-msi-Geforce-GTX-970/td-p/4758876/page/2

AngryFinn · Dec 25, 2014

ko888 :

AngryFinn :

Read this thread from HP's form here:

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Hardware/Problems-graphic-cars-upgrade-msi-Geforce-GTX-970/td-p/4758876/page/2

I guess that's it then. Will I need to reinstall windows completely too? This is getting too expensive.

ko888 · Dec 25, 2014

AngryFinn :

The OEM Windows license, that you're currently using, is tied to the HP OEM motherboard.

Depending on the brand and model of motherboard you get, Windows Activation may automatically activate or you will, most likely, be forced to obtain a new Windows license (i.e. via phone activation).

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