Recent content by Euclidean

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    [SOLVED] Custom Build - Screen Artefacting while GPU is plugged in, none with on-board graphics

    Update: I tested my build with my old graphics card and it booted without issue every time. I even swapped out PSU cables from each plug of the new GPU's adapter to test each power cable - all was good. It looks like I hit the GPU lottery with two bad ones in a row.
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    [SOLVED] Custom Build - Screen Artefacting while GPU is plugged in, none with on-board graphics

    I'm going to test with my old GPU to see if it is in fact the card. Can't believe I didn't think to do that before. Will update with results shortly.
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    [SOLVED] Custom Build - Screen Artefacting while GPU is plugged in, none with on-board graphics

    Are there any other suggestions? I tested different PSU cables in different ports to no avail.
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    [SOLVED] Custom Build - Screen Artefacting while GPU is plugged in, none with on-board graphics

    I have more PCI PSU cables, so I'll definitely give it a shot. I only tested using 3 of the ....4 or 5 PSU cables that came with the PSU. I'm going to edit the original comment to detail which PSU PCI ports I'm using on the PSU.
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    [SOLVED] Custom Build - Screen Artefacting while GPU is plugged in, none with on-board graphics

    Description: I just finished my new build and started up the computer to see the screen was super artefact-y and anything on the screen was completely illegible. I've completed multiple builds for myself and friends in the past, so while I don't consider myself an expert, I have a decent idea of...
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    Incompatible RAM (Error Code 19) - Potential Fixes and Rig Help

    @The Paladin: I can't comment on your answer like StackExchange-based sites, but I will accept your answer as soon as my new RAM is placed in my computer and I can install an OS on my rig.
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    Incompatible RAM (Error Code 19) - Potential Fixes and Rig Help

    I'm fairly tech savvy and have decided to build my 2nd gaming rig. This isn't the second computer I've ever built, but it is the second computer I've ever built for myself. Here are my specs: Mobo: ASRock Z170 Fatal1ty Gaming K6 (LGA 1151) CPU: Intel i7 7700k PSU: EVGA 750W RAM: 16GB Corsair...