Gigabyte gtx 1070 G1 constant White led near 8pin?

[shaleradon]

i just got a Gigabyte gtx 1070 G1 https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125871

i installed it and now i have this glaring white led near the 8 pin connection can i turn this off and why is it there?

PSU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA85V3RA7634&Description=cx600m&cm_re=cx600m-_-9SIA85V3RA7634-_-Product

 

[clutchc]

If the light is flashing it means abnormal power. If it is steady, it means the cable is disconnected (or it thinks it is). Normally, it should be off.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N1070G1-GAMING-8GD-rev-10#kf
(scroll down)

 

[shaleradon]

If the light is flashing it means abnormal power. If it is steady, it means the cable is disconnected (or it thinks it is). Normally, it should be off.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N1070G1-GAMING-8GD-rev-10#kf
(scroll down)

i have triple checked the connection and it seems connected. solid constant light. pc still boots.

 

[clutchc]

If the light is flashing it means abnormal power. If it is steady, it means the cable is disconnected (or it thinks it is). Normally, it should be off.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N1070G1-GAMING-8GD-rev-10#kf
(scroll down)

i have triple checked the connection and it seems connected. solid constant light. pc still boots.

Then I would be inclined to think the card has a defect or one or more of the wires in the connector are not making contact. What PSU do you have?

 

[shaleradon]

If the light is flashing it means abnormal power. If it is steady, it means the cable is disconnected (or it thinks it is). Normally, it should be off.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N1070G1-GAMING-8GD-rev-10#kf
(scroll down)

i have triple checked the connection and it seems connected. solid constant light. pc still boots.

Then I would be inclined to think the card has a defect or one or more of the wires in the connector are not making contact. What PSU do you have?

CORSAIR CX-M series CX600M 600W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Modular Power Supply
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA85V3RA7634&Description=cx600m&cm_re=cx600m-_-9SIA85V3RA7634-_-Product

 

[clutchc]

That is the older, less dependable Corsair CX. It might be having +12v rail issues. But I would first lean towards a defective card. Can you try the card in another PC somehow?
I have a Gigabyte card myself that has that power indicator light. It should not be on when the card is working. At worse, flashing.

 

[shaleradon]

yeah i can but i have to wrestle the concept to my other half, who just got my old 960 and had a headache getting that to install.

 

[shaleradon]

That is the older, less dependable Corsair CX. It might be having +12v rail issues. But I would first lean towards a defective card. Can you try the card in another PC somehow?
I have a Gigabyte card myself that has that power indicator light. It should not be on when the card is working. At worse, flashing.

tested in another pc same thing the light is constant

 

[Steve_Kit]

That is the older, less dependable Corsair CX. It might be having +12v rail issues. But I would first lean towards a defective card. Can you try the card in another PC somehow?
I have a Gigabyte card myself that has that power indicator light. It should not be on when the card is working. At worse, flashing.

tested in another pc same thing the light is constant

I have the exact same card with the exact same issue. Did you ever find out what the problem was? Other than that constantly lit LED my card is working great. It messes with my OCD a little but I'll try to live with it.

 

[Satan-IR]

How many 6+2 PCIE power connectors does the PSU have? If more than one have you tried the other cable? Also if the PCIe power connector is modular have you double checked you have connected the cable to the eight connector on the PSU?

Although if you tested it in another PC with that PC's PSU (especially if it's better/more reliable than yours) I also think there's something wrong with the card.

 

[clutchc]

That is the older, less dependable Corsair CX. It might be having +12v rail issues. But I would first lean towards a defective card. Can you try the card in another PC somehow?
I have a Gigabyte card myself that has that power indicator light. It should not be on when the card is working. At worse, flashing.

tested in another pc same thing the light is constant

Looking more and more like a defect in the card. If you don't want to go thru the return hassle (and the light is bothering you), maybe put a dab of black electrical tape over the LED... as long as the fan doesn't blow it off.

 

[shaleradon]

That is the older, less dependable Corsair CX. It might be having +12v rail issues. But I would first lean towards a defective card. Can you try the card in another PC somehow?
I have a Gigabyte card myself that has that power indicator light. It should not be on when the card is working. At worse, flashing.

tested in another pc same thing the light is constant

Looking more and more like a defect in the card. If you don't want to go thru the return hassle (and the light is bothering you), maybe put a dab of black electrical tape over the LED... as long as the fan doesn't blow it off.

thanks all , i think i am going to rma it to newegg, it drives me insane and i don't trust a defective card, who knows what else could be defective?

 

[shaleradon]

How many 6+2 PCIE power connectors does the PSU have? If more than one have you tried the other cable? Also if the PCIe power connector is modular have you double checked you have connected the cable to the eight connector on the PSU?

Although if you tested it in another PC with that PC's PSU (especially if it's better/more reliable than yours) I also think there's something wrong with the card.

i have 2 6+2 connections and have tested them both, i also thought about the connections to the psu directly and made sure they were secure, my voltage meter reads that the 6+2's have proper power. the card still technically works, the pc boots and i can load/play games

 

[Steve_Kit]

That is the older, less dependable Corsair CX. It might be having +12v rail issues. But I would first lean towards a defective card. Can you try the card in another PC somehow?
I have a Gigabyte card myself that has that power indicator light. It should not be on when the card is working. At worse, flashing.

tested in another pc same thing the light is constant

Looking more and more like a defect in the card. If you don't want to go thru the return hassle (and the light is bothering you), maybe put a dab of black electrical tape over the LED... as long as the fan doesn't blow it off.

Funny you would suggest that, as I was thinking about something more permanent like a dab of paint on the LED. After reading shaleradon's last post, I'm thinking more about RMA'ing it. My Corsair RM850i came with 2 PCIe cables and I've tried them both. How's Newegg's RMA experience? This would be my first return with them.

 

[clutchc]

Funny you would suggest that, as I was thinking about something more permanent like a dab of paint on the LED. After reading shaleradon's last post, I'm thinking more about RMA'ing it. My Corsair RM850i came with 2 PCIe cables and I've tried them both. How's Newegg's RMA experience? This would be my first return with them.

@ Steve_Kit
I'm a Newegg Premier member, so this is based on that... Newegg returns are pretty good. Not quite as hassle free as Amazon. But basically you do it just like anywhere else. Apply for a return and follow the instructions. As a Premier member, they even send a free return label to print out. Can't remember if they do that for others or not. The you wait until they get it, inspect it, and follow thru with the replacement or refund. Don't expect a quick turnaround.

Lately, I've been buying mostly from Amazon if the price is the same. They are a day quicker on deliveries and have better/faster returns. As a Prime member, the returns are free too. Plus as soon as their system sees the tracking indication that the return pkg is in the mail, they ship the replacement or refund. I sometimes get my replacement before they get the return.