[SOLVED] GTX 1070 TI with a no signal but windows sound on

[Felipe Felix]

Hi everyone. I bought a used Palit GTX 1070 TI 8GB from a trustable used shop and after setting it up, it took like 5 minutes for the screen to get green-ish black.

At first, everything was huge, cause I had no driver installed (or I had but from my old QUADRO) and then it corrected automatically but then it blanked.

I can hear the windows initializing, but connecting the GPU with a display port in my LG Ultra HD (3840x2160@60Hz) gets me a "NO SIGNAL" (in all three of them); using the HDMI port I see this something like the image below (the inner area is brighter but still dark):

I have one more generic monitor here and when I tried to connect it, I receive a message saying the resolution was too low, like 640x380 or something, and that I should correct the PC resolution - also no signal.

I'm connecting my CORSAIR RM650x with a 6+2 pin into the GPU and its fans are spinning normally - I guess. No strange sounds from it.

I'll drop here my other pc parts for reference:

-Windows 10 Home 64-bit
- Intel Core i7 6700 @ 3.40GHz
-16.0GB Dual-Channel RAM @ 1065MHz
-ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. B150M-A (LGA1151) - BIOS VERSION 3805 (5/16/2018)
-223GB SanDisk Ultra II 240GB (SATA (SSD))
-931GB TOSHIBA DT01ABA100V (SATA )

Things I tried to do: cleaning my new GPU with an eraser; changing my memories from one slot to another; taking of the motherboard battery for 30 minutes and putting it back; taking of the PSU power supply than pressed the power-on button for 1minute and finally reset everything (saw that on Youtube); trying other HDMI and PSU cables (although my current cables are working fine with my old GPU); trying to install 1070ti's driver and then reset the pc;

Any other ideas?? Thanks.

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

I am using the 6+2 pin from the PSU to the GPU. Would it be better trying some 8 pin adaptor or it doesn't matter?

Nope. That's not necessary. You already have a good PSU, having sufficient PCI-e cables for the Video card. Using any MOLEX adapter cable is not usually recommended. Can you check the GPU on some other system, if possible ?

 

[Felipe Felix]

Nope. That's not necessary. You already have a good PSU, having sufficient PCI-e cables for the Video card. Using any MOLEX adapter cable is not usually recommended. Can you check the GPU on some other system, if possible ?

I'll bring it back to the store and ask them to try it. Thanks.

 

[Felipe Felix]

Nope. That's not necessary. You already have a good PSU, having sufficient PCI-e cables for the Video card. Using any MOLEX adapter cable is not usually recommended. Can you check the GPU on some other system, if possible?

I brought the GPU back to the store and got another used one to try.. my current status is as indicated in the thread itself (I updated it).

 

[Felipe Felix]

Ok so, back to the store.. no signal there as well.. money refunded and no more used GPU for me lol

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

Thanks for the update. So, do you plan to buy a NEW Video card now ?

 

[Felipe Felix]

Thanks for the update. So, do you plan to buy a NEW Video card now?

Thank you for the follow-up!

After that, I'm not sure if I should focus on a new GPU or maybe upgrade my motherboard right now.
I read other threads from people with similar "no signal" and some of them didn't solve the problem with new GPUs.. that scares me.

In this particular situation, would you consider the possibility that something might be wrong with my motherboard?
I mean, I bought it like 4 years ago so, maybe a good time to upgrade?

Or maybe I should just look for a new GPU with a guarantee from a brand that would be "more compatible" with my motherboard.

As for the GPU, what would you recommend to combine with my ASUS B150M-A (LGA1151)? Something in between 1060~1070 ti budget.

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

I don't think your MOBO might be faulty, because the card didn't work on the store as well, and you got your money back as well. Buying a NEW branded GPU might be a much better option, imo. But don't make any purchase right now. Wait for few more weeks, since both AMD and NVIDIA are releasing next-gen GPUs, the RTX SUPER series, but this is just basically a refresh, and the new NAVI mainstream GPUs.

What's your budget for the GPU though ??

 

[Felipe Felix]

I don't think your MOBO might be faulty, because the card didn't work on the store as well, and you got your money back as well. Buying a NEW branded GPU might be a much better option, imo. But don't make any purchase right now. Wait for few more weeks, since both AMD and NVIDIA are releasing next-gen GPUs, the RTX SUPER series, but this is just basically a refresh, and the new NAVI mainstream GPUs.

What's your budget for the GPU though ??

Wow, seems good news (if the price is not too high 😛)
I was thinking about spending $300max on a new GPU.
I was taking a look at Amazon and got interested about this Asus Nvidia GTX 1660.. its like $275.

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

The GTX 1660 won't actually be an upgrade, coming from a GTX 1070 Ti. It's more like a side grade/downgrade, IMO.

 

[Felipe Felix]

The GTX 1660 won't actually be an upgrade, coming from a GTX 1070 Ti. It's more like a side grade/downgrade, IMO.

The thing is, I bought the used 1070ti for like $300, but a new one here in Japan is like $500.
Just for reference, I would be happy to be able to play Witcher 3 in a reasonable video quality... (at least)

 

[DSzymborski]

If you're willing to play down at 1080p, you can get a lot of new GPUs for $300 that will run it well. GPUs aren't something I generally recommend buying used because the warranty is a very big deal. 1070 Tis don't tend to be in the sweet spot for budget/performance, even new. I can't say what the availability is, but in most markets, $300 gets you into new 2060 territory and that trades blows with a 1070 Ti.

 

[Felipe Felix]

If you're willing to play down at 1080p, you can get a lot of new GPUs for $300 that will run it well. GPUs aren't something I generally recommend buying used because the warranty is a very big deal. 1070 Tis don't tend to be in the sweet spot for budget/performance, even new. I can't say what the availability is, but in most markets, $300 gets you into new 2060 territory and that trades blows with a 1070 Ti.

So, do you think a Asus GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB Phoenix Fan would be a good choice?
It's over my budget, like $400 here in Japan, but maybe a good investment?

Wait for few more weeks since both AMD and NVIDIA are releasing next-gen GPUs, the RTX SUPER series

Maybe wait for the SUPER series would cost me more?

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

Maybe wait for the SUPER series would cost me more?

Yes...But, except for the RTX 2060, the remaining cards are slightly less expensive than their previous counterparts.

 

[Felipe Felix]

Yes...But, except for the RTX 2060, the remaining cards are slightly less expensive than their previous counterparts.

By the way, do you know how much influence has the CPU in the GPU?
Like mine is from the 6th generation, i7-6700. Will it be powerful enough to handle rtx2060?

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

By the way, do you know how much influence has the CPU in the GPU?
Like mine is from the 6th generation, i7-6700. Will it be powerful enough to handle rtx2060?

Yes, that's a good processor. There won't be any serious bottleneck, minimal if any, since they compliment each other very well. The 6700 is a very good gaming CPU, and it should not hold back the 2060.

 

[Felipe Felix]

Yes, that's a good processor. There won't be any serious bottleneck, minimal if any, since they compliment each other very well. The 6700 is a very good gaming CPU, and it should not hold back the 2060.

Thank you for all the support! I think I'll get on rtx2060. Will post an update after installing it 👍

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

No problem at all.

 

[Felipe Felix]

No problem at all.

Installed my new RTX2060. No problem at all and now I can finally have my both monitors connected with hdmi 😀

Noticed a minor discomfort with the movement of my mouse cursor (laggy), but got it fixed changing the performance and appearance settings! (no idea what as the problem tho lol)

Thanks again for the idea!

 

[Deleted member 2731765]

Glad to hear that !