An idiot with a graphics card problem.

[thegeneral30]

So i recently bought an Asus R9 270x Direct CU II graphics card. I've been experiencing some problems and i need help. For the most part the problem is my computer i guess doesn't recognize its installed. http:// I do know that my power supply is pushing it but it seems fine, the fans are running and the LED's are lit up. Do i need to install or do anything to get this thing to work?
UPDATE: well another thing i noticed now is that whenever i start my comp it just looks like it restarts or something. To actually get my computer to run i'd have to take a power cable off of the card.

 

[modernwar99]

Uninstall any old video drivers you have installed. And install the new ones here:

http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop?os=Windows+7+-+64#amd-catalyst-packages

 

[clutchc]

You did remember to move your monitor's cable from the integrated port to the card's, right?

 

[thegeneral30]

You did remember to move your monitor's cable from the integrated port to the card's, right?

I have a DVI to HDMI hooked into it, its not working. Have to use my D-sub to the integrated port on my motherboard to get anything put up on my monitor.

 

[modernwar99]

You did remember to move your monitor's cable from the integrated port to the card's, right?

I have a DVI to HDMI hooked into it, its not working. Have to use my D-sub to the integrated port on my motherboard to get anything put up on my monitor.

Oh, I though you meant Windows wasn't recognizing it... If your board has more than 1 PCIe x16 slot, is it connected to the one farthest from the edge of the board? Also do you have both PCIe power connectors plugged in?

 

[thegeneral30]

You did remember to move your monitor's cable from the integrated port to the card's, right?

I have a DVI to HDMI hooked into it, its not working. Have to use my D-sub to the integrated port on my motherboard to get anything put up on my monitor.

Oh, I though you meant Windows wasn't recognizing it... If your board has more than 1 PCIe x16 slot, is it connected to the one farthest from the edge of the board? Also do you have both PCIe power connectors plugged in?

i dont think windows recognizes it either, im pretty sure it only has one pcie x16 slot (don't quote me on that i put idiot in the title for a reason) and i believe all power is where it should be

 

[mlga91]

Are you able to see it in the device manager?
Did you plugged the auxiliary power connector? http://www.pcper.com/images/reviews/406/card_power.jpg
Did you disabled the onboard video on the bios?

 

[thegeneral30]

Are you able to see it in the device manager?
Did you plugged the auxiliary power connector? http://www.pcper.com/images/reviews/406/card_power.jpg
Did you disabled the onboard video on the bios?

Took a look at device manager, dont know what im looking for but i see nothing about asus or an R9, the auxilary power is connected, and i dont think i disabled it on the bios