[SOLVED] GTX 1080 blackscreen during driver installation

[Dysis76]

So, I just bought this Zotac GTX 1080 Amp Edition from a guy earlier, he sent me proofs that the card is working perfectly fine, which I believed so because it was on a video, he even ran tomb raider benchmarks. However in my system when I plugged it in, it boots to windows and even says GTX 1080 on DDU but when I started installing the drivers, it goes to black screen and never goes back. I suspect that my PSU is not giving enough juice, I still have my 1060 laying around and when I use it, it's just fine.

CPU : i7-6700(non-K)
GPU : Zotac GTX 1080 Amp Edition
RAM : T-Force 2x8 16GB RGB 2400
MOBO: Asus Z270-P
PSU : Aerocool Rave 500Watts

-- Extra info --
I have 5 fans installed in which two are just red leds, 2x SSD (120 and 240 gb) and a single red led strip.

 

[Dysis76]

Edit ; I was finally able to install the drivers on safe mode, however I was stuck on loop on starting up. Now I've gone to my last resort which is to re-install windows. I also removed all the fans and 1 ssd temporarily. I will update once again after installing the windows.

Update: Was able to reformat the windows and updating the driver still gives the same problem, a black screen.

 

[dotas1]

https://forums.tomshardware.com/thr...nd-aerocool-rave-500w-for-gaming-psu.3211707/
That should answer about the quality of your PSU. You should ASAP upgrade to a decent quality PSU, especially if you are using it to power a gaming rig that has a GTX 1080.

 

[Dysis76]

https://forums.tomshardware.com/thr...nd-aerocool-rave-500w-for-gaming-psu.3211707/
That should answer about the quality of your PSU. You should ASAP upgrade to a decent quality PSU, especially if you are using it to power a gaming rig that has a GTX 1080.

Hi! I've been using this PSU for almost 3 years and never had an issue with it, now I am. It's now doing the same thing with my GTX 1060 which was perfectly fine before, it now also goes black screen when trying to install the gpu drivers, should I reset or update my BIOS, and see if that works? because Im not sure if the powersupply is still the culprit here.

 

[MadsModsat]

If the PSU is failing like this, and it is getting progressively worse like you are describing, the first thing you should do, is stop using the PSU before it fails completely and potentially detroys your graphics card and motherboard in the process.

If you keep using it, trying all sorts of "fixes", you risk causing permanent damage to your hardware - and that's much more expensive to replace, than buying a proper PSU to begin with.

Just because your PSU has been working for 3 years, doesn't mean it can't fail tommorrow.

 

[dotas1]

Hi! I've been using this PSU for almost 3 years and never had an issue with it, now I am. It's now doing the same thing with my GTX 1060 which was perfectly fine before, it now also goes black screen when trying to install the gpu drivers, should I reset or update my BIOS, and see if that works? because Im not sure if the powersupply is still the culprit here.

The PSU IS the culprit but even if it's not, you are risking your system using it.
You are saying something like: I have been using this bad heart for a long time and it has not failed me, should I do a flu shot to see if anything is better?
You can do whatever you want, it's your PC, not mine. It's not a question IF the PSU will fail, but WHEN.

 

[Dysis76]

The PSU IS the culprit but even if it's not, you are risking your system using it.
You are saying something like: I have been using this bad heart for a long time and it has not failed me, should I do a flu shot to see if anything is better?
You can do whatever you want, it's your PC, not mine. It's not a question IF the PSU will fail, but WHEN.

Believe it or not, I was able to fix the Issue. This could've been a driver issue, At first I plugged in my GTX 1060 and didn't download the driver update directly from Nvidia, I just based it on windows update. I dont know which driver version I'm currently using right now and I tried running various pc 3d test, all was fine. Then I decided to use the 1080 again and I was shocked, It did work. I even restarted the PC twice and ran a 3D test for solid 15 mins no Issue. I will update again tomorrow and yes, I'll consider changing my PSU once I sold my GTX 1060! Now I'm convinced that the GPU is not the culprit, I'm more convinced it's the GPU Driver, can you recommend me a good 600-650 Watts PSU? Thank you!

 

[dotas1]

didn't download the driver update directly from Nvidia, I just based it on windows update

That makes perfect sense. You are using Microsoft's Basic Driver which is using the GPU in it's lowest possible state with low power draw and will NOT perform well. Proper drivers that you will download from Nvidia, unlock the full potential of your GPU but uses proper power draw.
The PSU IS the culprit.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-psus,4229.html
Good recommendations here.