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    [Troubleshooting] Sapphire 290x Random Black screens: GPU or PSU's fault?

    ASUS mobo I ordered a 1000W PSU and another case fan the other day with the idea that I'm either under-powering or over-heating the card. We'll see if that works. I've already tried updating the bios, different drivers / driver sweep.. doesn't seem to do it. I got to a point where I could not...
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    Random Black Screen, Reboot, then No Video (PSU or GPU?)

    I'm running into the same issue... Old 650 wat PSU, new GPU.. black screen. From what I can tell, and what my next step is.. is to get a newer PSU. My old PSU has 19A on +12v rail.. where the newer ones are up around 40 I believe. Also, I'm not 100% sure my 6+2 pin actually has 150W output. I...
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    R9 290 black screen issues, need help please

    I'm having a very similar issue with my R9 290... black screen when in 2D stuff. I've tried some different drivers.. may try the beta drivers. I may also try a new PSU... not sure if my PSU is up to feeding in enough power with the 6 pin / 6+2 connector. (Antec Trio 650)
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    [Troubleshooting] Sapphire 290x Random Black screens: GPU or PSU's fault?

    having the same problem with an r9 290. I thought it might be overheating.. still might. I'm not a guru, but I took off one of the covers and layed the box on it's side so the heat could rise directly out of it.. This may have helped, as the black screen appears to not happen as much.. but it...