So I've just installed a graphics card(AMD Radeon HD 7850)and after I did so the screen is all glitchy and it turns off into a black screen after a few minutes of use, I suspect it is because I don't have the driver installed but every time I try to install the driver it shuts down before I can download it. I'm hopping there is some way for me to get the driver on there without downloading it, however I have not found it. Thank you for reading this and hopefully helping my situation
Unable to download driver for amd graphics card
- Thread starter DzRythen
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Did you remove your old graphics driver before putting in the new card? If not, reinstall your old GPU or switch to integrated graphics and try this: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2767677/clean-graphics-driver-install-windows.html
Then install the new GPU and install fresh drivers.
Then install the new GPU and install fresh drivers.
Then we need some more information. What kind of PSU do you have (not just wattage, but make and model)? What was your old GPU? What motherboard are you using, or do you have a pre-built system? Have you tried looking at your system temperatures (not just GPU temps) with a utility like Speedfan?
This is quite likely the problem. According to this ( http://arrowmax.com/storefront/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=407 ), your PSU is the same as the AL-D500EXP. See this review here: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&file=print&reid=65
If I'm reading this correctly, when johnnyguru tried to test the PSU under load it literally exploded.
Furthermore, the recommended minimum PSU for a 7850 is 500w, so even your unit were a quality PSU it would barely be squeaking by.
It's possible that unstable voltage from that PSU fried your GPU over time. Before replacing your PSU or GPU though, I'd see if you can try the video card in another system. Do you have a friend with a quality 500w+ PSU who'd be willing to test the card for you?
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