My used r7 250 doesn't show in device manager

[EmployingBeef2]

I am having a problem with my graphics card. Specs:

Lenovo Thinkcentre M71e

i5 2400

12 GB RAM

R7 250

When I was finally able to turn my computer on with the gpu inside, it does not show up in device manager. Does anyone know what the problem is?

 

[heavyartillary9]

what model r7 250 is it ?

 

[EmployingBeef2]

what model r7 250 is it ?

I can't find the particular model. It was part of a pre-built Cyberpower system before I bought the GPU, so I don't know the particular model.

 

[dontlistentome]

When I upgrade a videocard I uninstall the previous drivers, and download the drivers I'll need when I boot up with the new card. Only then do I remove the old card and install the new one. Did you do that?

 

[EmployingBeef2]

When I upgrade a videocard I uninstall the previous drivers, and download the drivers I'll need when I boot up with the new card. Only then do I remove the old card and install the new one. Did you do that?

This is my first card past Intel integrated.

 

[heavyartillary9]

does your card have a 6 pin power connection

 

[EmployingBeef2]

does your card have a 6 pin power connection

It doesn't. I's the powercolor version. Link here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131605

 

[heavyartillary9]

do you have a second gpu you can test the pcie slot on ?

 

[EmployingBeef2]

do you have a second gpu you can test the pcie slot on ?

No I don't.

 

[heavyartillary9]

did you buy from someone reputable ?

 

[dontlistentome]

When I upgraded a computer with integrated graphics I booted into the bios after installing the card. I changed the setting in bios to disable integrated graphics and made sure that the pci-ex graphics was the one selected. Also, make sure you connect the monitor cable to the video card port and not the integrated graphics port.

 

[EmployingBeef2]

When I upgraded a computer with integrated graphics I booted into the bios after installing the card. I changed the setting in bios to disable integrated graphics and made sure that the pci-ex graphics was the one selected. Also, make sure you connect the monitor cable to the video card port and not the integrated graphics port.

I attached it to a Pentium 4 build, and it works. I think it's my PCIe slot. Any solutions?

 

[heavyartillary9]

if its your pcie slot you might just have to get a new mobo

 

[EmployingBeef2]

if its your pcie slot you might just have to get a new mobo

There are PCIe 1x slots on the mobo, so I'll get a riser until I can get a new mobo and CPU.