Computer went from fine to no fans, no video...and Im lost

[Gerwin Henn]

I have a HD 6970 card, with red LED showing, I replaced a PSU with a new one and same issues
no case fans, no cpu fan, no video and the red light on video card.

this is a MSI z87 gd65 board with I7 haswell. My first build been working for about 3 months and came home to this issue. Since I am a newb and built this from you tube and threads here, I am of course lost now that I have a issue with no background to resolve, other then some common sense and replacing parts. All help appreciated

 

[alexoiu]

Try starting the board with only CPU and CPU fan connected. Make sure that both 24 and 8 pin power cables are connected. Start the board by shorting with a screwdriver the 2 pins where the wires from the case power button connect.
If still no CPU fan spinning, then I'd say it's a board issue.

 

[Gerwin Henn]

Try starting the board with only CPU and CPU fan connected. Make sure that both 24 and 8 pin power cables are connected. Start the board by shorting with a screwdriver the 2 pins where the wires from the case power button connect.
If still no CPU fan spinning, then I'd say it's a board issue.

the board has a reset button on it will that work as well as the shorting trick? and do you mean take out ram etc so only board and cpu remain?
thanks

 

[alexoiu]

Yes, only board, CPU and CPU fan.
Use the board's power button (not the case one).

 

[Gerwin Henn]

ok motherboard master, she is alive now that video card was removed, I did not remove anything else from board, just the video card and all fans on and monitor on using mobo video. so should I try another slot? will I harm anything by trying different slots or putting this monster in and out as long as I am careful ?
Your Awesome btw, I really appreciate you prompt advice esp. as a volunteer! this site rocks

 

[alexoiu]

It might be that the card was not properly inserted in the PCIe slot. What power supply using?
You can try the second or third slot. Make sure that the proper 6 pin PCie cables (if required) are connected.

 

[Gerwin Henn]

the only thing I find odd , is why it worked for months? nothing was done. I had a corsair 650 wt and I put a 850wt in there now. Im gonna try in another slot and see what happens..
I will keep you updated
I run 3 monitors btw, should this card be toast would you have a replacement in mind that you like?

 

[alexoiu]

Is the card still under warranty?

 

[Gerwin Henn]

I think not
and I just got finished putting back in diff slot
wont boot up..loks like its DOA

 

[alexoiu]

Try borrowing one and testing, just for making sure.

 

[Gerwin Henn]

thinking something else is still possibly wrong?

 

[alexoiu]

PCIe controller?
Probably not... but, if having the possibility to test a different card before buying one... it would be better.
Or find a store with a 30 day return policy.
As for a good card... It depends on the budget.

 

[Gerwin Henn]

200-300.00 maybe more but I dont think I need,
mainly some video editing (light),and just running my desktop on three monitors so I can be reading and researching several places, while watching networked security cameras etc. I dont mind spending if its gonna last

 

[Gerwin Henn]

no gaming at least not now

 

[alexoiu]

What ports using? An option:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125418
Length - 28 mm (check if fitting)
And a review: http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/gigabyte_radeon_hd_7870_oc_review,23.html

 

[Gerwin Henn]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125450

was actually looking at this one, thoughts?

 

[alexoiu]

It's OK. But a liitle bit expensive.

 

[Gerwin Henn]

It's OK. But a liitle bit expensive.

so are you saying you would get the radeon over the gtx if price were the same?

 

[alexoiu]

It depends on features.