Question installing a GPU ( MSI GEForce RTX 3050) onto a Gigabyte ITX Z87N wifi motherboard

[apaul0210]

Hi all,

i have a itx build and im installing my first GPU into it.

Case : NZXT ITX MANTA MINI black
Motherboard : Gigabyte GA-Z87N-WiFi

GPU : MSI GEFORCE RTX 3050.
PSU : CORSAIR RM750

When i install the GPU and attempt to boot up i get no response not even a light on the water cooler i have installed, when i unplug the GPU its able to boot up so ive checked and checked and checked for a loose connection im convinced there is none. am i missing anything?

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

PSU : CORSAIR RM750
How old is the PSU in your build?

GPU : MSI GEFORCE RTX 3050
Can you pass on a link to the GPU you're working with?

 

[apaul0210]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

PSU : CORSAIR RM750
How old is the PSU in your build?

GPU : MSI GEFORCE RTX 3050
Can you pass on a link to the GPU you're working with?

hi thanks for the response,
this is the GPU i am working with.

GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X 8G OC| Graphics Card | MSI Global

Featuring double fan design with industrial shapes in neutral colors. With the award-winning TORX Fan 3.0 provides more concentrated airflow and air pressure to enhanced cooling performance.

www.msi.com

the PSU has been in place since 2014 so fairly old i would say

 

[smithbabo]

Have you tired to update the bios?

 

[apaul0210]

Have you tired to update the bios?

yeah i updated the BIOS from f2 to f6 which is the latest version. Good question tho

 

[smithbabo]

Which PSU do you have?

 

[apaul0210]

Which PSU do you have?

Corsair RM750

CORSAIR RM700 PSU 80+ GOLD FULLY MODULAR POWER SUPPLY UNIT SKU CP-9020055-NA COMPONENT

S$200 | Condition: New | AUTHORISED DEALER, BRAND NEW IN BOX, LOCAL 3Y WARRANTY, INVOICE ISSUED FREE SAME/NEXT DAY DELIVERY TO DOORSTEP Delivery generally will occur on same night 2000hrs to 2300hrs IF confirmed and paid for by 1800hrs. Self Collect same price HOW TO ORDER Provide...

www.carousell.sg

 

[w0nders]

Hi all,

i have a itx build and im installing my first GPU into it.

Case : NZXT ITX MANTA MINI black
Motherboard : Gigabyte GA-Z87N-WiFi

GPU : MSI GEFORCE RTX 3050.
PSU : CORSAIR RM750

When i install the GPU and attempt to boot up i get no response not even a light on the water cooler i have installed, when i unplug the GPU its able to boot up so ive checked and checked and checked for a loose connection im convinced there is none. am i missing anything?

Just to clarify, nothing on the graphics card powers up either? Also, did you buy the graphics card new or used(if used, was there any proof of it properly working before)?

 

[apaul0210]

Just to clarify, nothing on the graphics card powers up either? Also, did you buy the graphics card new or used(if used, was there any proof of it properly working before)?

yeah nothing powers up when i take the card out and power it up it comes on, and it was bought brand new from the retailer.

 

[artk2219]

What was your previous card? If you have one available, have you tried the new card in a different computer to see if it does the same thing?

 

[apaul0210]

What was your previous card? If you have one available, have you tried the new card in a different computer to see if it does the same thing?

it was onboard graphics previously so i cant tell if the card was working beforehand.

 

[artk2219]

it was onboard graphics previously so i cant tell if the card was working beforehand.

Got it, then you probably dont have another card you could use to test and see if it works? Have you checked the pcie slot and pcie power cables for any debris that could cause potential shorts?

 

[apaul0210]

Got it, then you probably dont have another card you could use to test and see if it works? Have you checked the pcie slot and pcie power cables for any debris that could cause potential shorts?

yeah cleaned it up and double checked and triple checked nothing else in the way, no loose connections either but works well if i unplug the GPU and use onboard graphics. strange one if im honest.

 

[apaul0210]

yeah cleaned it up and double checked and triple checked nothing else in the way, no loose connections either but works well if i unplug the GPU and use onboard graphics. strange one if im honest.

any ideas at all?

 

[artk2219]

any ideas at all?

Do you have another gpu to test with? Doesnt need to be fancy just needs to be able to plug into the slot and output video. Ideally if you have two cards one that needs pcie power, and one that does not it can help you determine whether its a motherboard, or power supply issue. Or do you have another computer you can use to test your new card?

 

[apaul0210]

dont think card is compatible with an itx motherboard/case

 

[smithbabo]

Can you test the VGA card with another PC / board and report?

 

[artk2219]

Just curious, what did you end up finding out?