Graphics Card won't Power up.

[ZirhcLeinad]

I got a problem, ok so when my case is standing up the gpu won't power up but when the case is flat on the ground it powers up. Any ideas why its acting that way?

 

[Krisunited]

Pheraps the graphic card sits properly in the slot when its lying down. The graphic card may get a bad connection when the case is standing. Try and make sure the card is locked in place by the pcie slot lock and screw the backplate in if you havent.

 

[ZirhcLeinad]

I already tried those and even put 2 screws just to make sure it won't budge, sadly it still won't power up.

 

[Krisunited]

Do you have another pcie slot to spare? So that you could rule out a bad pcie slot.

 

[Cribbs]

Also before you go and blame the gpu or mobo make sure to check all cables for the psu, etc.

 

[ZirhcLeinad]

@Krisunited

Yeah, tried it power ups while the case stands but it didn't display anything when it boots up.

@Cribbs

PSU and GPU are bnew.

 

[Krisunited]

Are the graphic cards fan(s) spinning when it *doesnt turn on*?

 

[ZirhcLeinad]

No, it isn't spinning.

 

[Krisunited]

[strike][/strike]

No, it isn't spinning.

I call bad pcie slot. If the graphics card were properly connected to the slot the fans would spin slowly (not that slow, but you know what i mean).

 

[ZirhcLeinad]

Is that even repairable or do I just buy a new mobo? btw I tried 2 different GPU's still the same.

 

[apower101]

How has no-one suggested that he connects the powercables to the gpu? That is usually the problem in these stuations.

 

[Krisunited]

Is that even repairable or do I just buy a new mobo? btw I tried 2 different GPU's still the same.

That confirms the bad pcie slot. Do you have the option to try the gpus in another system?

 

[Krisunited]

How has no-one suggested that he connects the powercables to the gpu? That is usually the problem in these stuations.

Ltrpp - learn to read previous posts.

 

[ZirhcLeinad]

I can try, but it may take awhile since my other desktop unit is in another house of mine about 30mins drive and that place doesn't internet connection =/

And another thing, this just happened recently about a week ago. Since I've changed to the new gpu about a month ago it was well running for 3 weeks.

 

[Krisunited]

I can try, but it may take awhile since my other desktop unitis in another house of mine about 30mins drive and that place doesn't internet connection =/

And another thing, this just happened recently about a week ago. Since I've changed to the new gpu about a month ago it was well running for 3 weeks.

Did you notice something that happened around when the isue started, did yoyu mess around in your pc case ? It seems wierd that this just suddenly happebed when it workedfor 3 weeks.

 

[ZirhcLeinad]

At first it started going like "amd driver has stopped working" then after a few days the gpu shutdowns suddenly followed by the whole system, then consulted here people said it was the psu so I bought a new psu far more in excess than my unit can consume.