Gtx 1060 not displaying. Black screen.

Toby31 · Feb 10, 2017

I have a fresh built system, my gtx 1060 will not display but "runs."
old gpu and on board works.
I have reseated it a lot
i have disabled on board
I have tried safe mode
I have cleared cmos
its plugged in with an adapter (probably the issue)

400w psu
brand new mobo
a10 7850k w hyper 212 evo
8gb ram

jty0yt · Feb 10, 2017

Have you tried the GPU on a different motherboard? Have you tried different output options?

What do you mean by an adapter, like a riser or ribbon cable?

Toby31 · Feb 10, 2017

I have a really old psu so I have to use a molex to 6 pin. And my mobo is brand new but I will try it in my friend's system.

jty0yt · Feb 10, 2017

Do NOT use a molex to 6 pin! Molex connectors cannot handle the current for a PCIE 6 pin. Hopefully you haven't fried your card

Toby31 · Feb 10, 2017

It still spins up and I hear the PC post. After like maybe a minute it'll bring up my keyboard and mouse, charge my phone, etc.
But I am ordering a 700w psu today bc it's cheap on amazon right now. I'll keep this thread open, my adapter is a pos anyways haha.

jty0yt · Feb 10, 2017

The fans can turn on and the lights can come on but you probably have damaged a component responsible for the output. Also, don't order a PSU because it's cheap unless it's a good one. You need clean power and a PSU is something you shouldn't cheap out on. Check here for the PSU tier list http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Toby31 · Feb 10, 2017

Its 80+ and bronze. It'll do alright, I don't really care for modular at this point.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018JYHBE6/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

JackNaylorPE · Feb 10, 2017

1. The Molex cable / connector is rated for 13 amps (156 watts)... tho on 18 guage wire that would be about 5 amp limit because voltage drop would be a concern on long lengths (> 18") so call it 5 amps. With 75 watts coming from the PCI slots, you's need 50 watts to come from the cable.... or about 60 watts (135 watts total) ... the card's peak draw for an AIB factory OCd card is about 125 watts.

However, cable adapters are built to the lowest possible specs and with the lowest possible quality materials... bad idea.

2. The B1 is not a quality PSU line, B2 is ... I would suggest cancelling the order.

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/JYyFf7/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

or spend $40 on this

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

oir $50 on this

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

Toby31 · Feb 10, 2017

bro that last one like 80 lol but thanks for the suggestion i'll look a bit more I guess.

JackNaylorPE · Feb 10, 2017

80 what ? Could be more specific if knew where you are ordering from.

The S12 520 and 620 runs $40 - $50 in US ... The 430 watter which is $37 ($65 in Canada)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151074

The card only requires a 400 watt PSU
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/products/10series/geforce-gtx-1060/

Thermal and Power Specs:
94C =- Maximum GPU Temperature (in C)
120 W - Graphics Card Power (W)
400 W - Recommended System Power (W)
6-Pin - Supplementary Power Connectors

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_geforce_gtx_1060_gaming_x_review,8.html

Toby31 · Feb 10, 2017

I prefer an amazon link as I have gift balance on their currently. I dont want and or need a crazy psu, just one that'll last and at least 500w. Any links?

jty0yt · Feb 10, 2017

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0106RDI3W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486746559&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=supernova+550&dpPl=1&dpID=51ut60j6CcL&ref=plSrch

Tier 1. 550 watts

Edit: it'll be hard to find a good PSU under 70-80. You DON'T want to cheap out on a PSU. Its the foundation of your system

Toby31 · Feb 10, 2017

So the problem is that my gtx 1060 needs power directly from a good psu...
i have a feeling nothing is actually messed up.
I'll order my psu today and bring my gpu to my friends house, who has a psu thats not ancient.
Ill report back soon and check the forum for posts. Thanks all.

Toby31 · Feb 10, 2017

Update: I am most likely going to buy the psu that jty0yt linked. I should be able to go to my friends house to try to boot my 1060 on his system.
I figured I might as well post my specs as well..

Memory: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
Mobo: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130856&cm_re=a68hm_grenade-_-13-130-856-_-Product
CPU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G5AY0695&cm_re=a10_7850k-_-9SIA24G5AY0695-_-Product
GPU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487260&cm_re=evga_gtx_1060-_-14-487-260-_-Product
Win 10 pro 64 bit

It booted off the card "once" but it was very blurry and there were faint funny red lines. Maybe that's a power issue.
Now no matter what I do to settings, the card will just give me a black screen. I have a differet gpu that does not require external power and it works.

Toby31 · Feb 10, 2017

It looks like a loooootttttttt of people have this problem with a new gpu installed. I just bought this psu..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0106RDI3W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And that should fix the problem.. hopefully.

Right now Im on the same rig that the 1060 cant boot with. I'm running a dual graphics apu. (specs above.)
If I can i will go to my buddies house and pop my 1060 in there just to make sure it's not a dud. But so far my pc has a tiny bit of overclock room lol maybe 4ghz, and I play on 1080 and 900p, so ill cap my monitors limit with no bottleneck. Just gotta wait on the psu for now, thanks to jty0yt and JackNaylorPE for suggestions. I will close this thread whenever my psu gets in and it "works." Lets hope!

Toby31 · Feb 10, 2017

UPDATE: GPU did same thing in a good pc. We took the cooler off the gpu and whatddya know, smudges on the board. Cleaning it now. Cross your fingers.

Toby31 · Feb 11, 2017

Looks like I'm returning the card... thanks for the recommendation on the psus.

47jjb · Jul 22, 2017

jty0yt :

6 pin GPUs run fine from a molex supply, even 8 pin GPUs do, however, the molex connector will likely get fried very soon and then you'll have problems like your PC hanging or GPU running at slower speed (lower hashrate, for example, when mining).

But there is no way one can fry a card by a weak power cable, that's nonsence. If that's a mal-pinned cable, then yes. But not a weak cable.

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