Computer not loading after moving HDD / putting in a new GPU

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
S

samowenwhite

Reputable
Jan 2, 2016
26
0
4,530
Hello, first of all id like to say I'm a complete noob when it comes to computers/anything to do with computers and I have very little understanding of anything too complicated / technical.

Recently I decided to upgrade my GPU from a GTX 660 to a 970 which was more than fine , but I ran into an issue when I realised the 970 was larger so I had to move my HDD into a different slot to be able to fit my 970 in, I unplugged the SATA cable and power cable connected to the HDD so I could slot it into a new place, I put my GPU in connected the 2 6 pin power cables to it and it seems to be slotted in fine. I then put my HDD into a new slot and used a SATA cable lying around (I'm not sure if I used the same SATA cable and I'm unsure if I slotted it into the same place on the motherboard but apparently that doesn't matter), so once I had done all of this i saw my CD DRIVE(i think it was a cd drive, its where i put discs in) had a sata cable coming out of it but it wasn't connected to the motherboard so i plugged that into a sata slot on my motherboard, not sure if that means anything or could effect anything but I'm trying to let you know all the details(a weird thing i notice was the tray still opens with it plugged in and without) anyways now i turned my PC on and it would load to the motherboard screen thing and then would just go onto a black screen and not do anything past that, i figured my HDD wasn't been prioritized anymore or went unnoticed as i had moved it around but i could not get into my bios as whenever i pressed DEL or anything else when on the motherboard screen it would not do anything, and this is where i am now. Everything was fine before i changed anything around.(i use a pirated windows 7, maybe that might effect it)

My specs:
GTX 970/660
Ivybridge i7 3700k
2TB HDD made by Seagate
Z77 D3H motherboard

Also my HDD has an extra slot in it other than the SATA cable and power cable its like a row of 4 LED + things i think but i don't remember them being plugged into it before.

Please me friendly and respect my lack of knowledge.
 
Sort by date Sort by votes
C

CBender

Reputable
Dec 30, 2015
1,018
1
5,960
First things first, small sentences would be helpful ;)

I would begin by removing the new card and putting back the old one at the same pci e (location). If everything runs as they should your problem lies somewhere with the new gpu.

Does the computer makes any beeping sounds when it tries to post?

Check if there is some kind of code on your screen (sth like A5), usually it is on one of four corners and check the manual.
If the problem persists the safest route is too unplug everything and then connect everything again slowly and carefully.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
S

samowenwhite

Reputable
Jan 2, 2016
26
0
4,530
Hey, I just put my hold GPU back in and it boots up as normal , so it must be a gpu issue, however this GPU was new and un used , and I'm pretty sure I installed it just as I did my 660 when I just put that in, the only difference is the 970 has 2 6 pin power cables I need to put in and the 660 only has 1? whatts going on here?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
C

CBender

Reputable
Dec 30, 2015
1,018
1
5,960
Sorry Dead On Arrival. It is 600W. Although the CX600 is a little bit iffy, it completely adequate for your system/card. The only way to be sure is to either test a different power (>500W) or test the card on a different system. One thing you can do is check if the old calrd works fine with either one of the cables. Else i would send the card back.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
S

samowenwhite

Reputable
Jan 2, 2016
26
0
4,530
Well i am using the same cables on the 660 as the 970 so i dont think its the PSU? im litterally using the excant same 6 pin power cables. So does this definately mean the GPU was DOA?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
C

CBender

Reputable
Dec 30, 2015
1,018
1
5,960
I know that you use the same cables but the are cases where a psu stops operating correctly after a certain load(wattage). Since your 970 needs two instead of one cable it certainly draws more power.

If the card is new you can send/take to where you bought it from. Either they will find that it is working fine or they will give a new one. Provided of course that the card is newly bought. The chances are that the card is dead.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
C

CBender

Reputable
Dec 30, 2015
1,018
1
5,960
Yeap. If it was drivers you would at least see the Windows logo. But as you describe above the screen turns black after the boot screen and you can't get into bios it clearly shows that you have a hardware problem. Everything now points at a problematic gpu.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom