No video through my GTX 560ti

[anthonyjr2]

I got a new graphics card, and got it all hooked up. But when I try to run the DVI-VGA adapter through it and into my monitor, it doesn't seem to show any picture on the screen. I don't even think the monitor recognizes that there is an input. The fans speed up, the drivers installed, and it shows that it is connected to my PC and running, so it is not the card. What else could be the problem? My only solution at this point is to use my old card until I can get the new one to work. Any solutions?

 

[Sunius]

What is your power supply? Did you connect the two PCIE connectors to your graphics card from the PSU?

That's how it looks on my GTX 560 Ti:
http://img860.imageshack.us/img860/3246/dscf4754h.jpg
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/4194/dsc01693u.jpg

 

[cmichael138]

Do you have the 6 pin power cables connected? What wattage is your PSU?

 

[anthonyjr2]

My PSU is 500w and should be able to run the card, since I have asked in another thread on here a while ago. And yes, the six pin connectors are in.

 

[anthonyjr2]

both of them.?

Well, for some reason each connector had two molex connectors on the other end, but there were only two free ones from my power supply, so I only was able to hook one into each. So it is necessary to hook up all 4? I didn't think it was possible to have that many free connectors.

 

[anthonyjr2]

yes, all four.
it has two on one end and the single on the other that connects to the card, correct.
you need to have all of them connected for total power.

you need a better power supply.

Alright then, would a 600w do then?

 

[anthonyjr2]

make sure it has the proper connection (at least 2 6-pin plugs) for power and do not fool with molex adapters.

Would this be a good solution?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=924924&CatId=1483

 

[anthonyjr2]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=422166&CatId=4294

But I don't see any 6-pin plugs on that one?

 

[anthonyjr2]

it's got 2 of them..
trust me on that..
http://www.corsair.com/builder-series-cx600-v2-80plus-certified-power-supply.html

Alright, but one more thing. Would it be smarter for me to get a higher wattage PSU, such as 700+? Since this card requires 500 and with 600 if I ever wanted to upgrade even further I wouldn't be able to. Or do you think I won't need more than 600 for newer components?

 

[anthonyjr2]

600-watt is fine and the Corsair is superb quality..

Alright, thank you for all of your help!

 

[anthonyjr2]

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