Hi,
I've been having trouble installing my new 3070Ti, tried twice, failed both times. There are some special issues with my mobo and possibly a cable, not sure about that.
My board is an ASUS ROG board, definitely compatible, case a corsair glass case, full sized, I can't remember the model #. The current card I have in now is a GTX 1080Ti 12gb, so it is almost as big and heavy as this new card, which is an MSI 3070Ti (as I explained).
The first problem was, I had no screws, and the clip for my PCIx16 #1 had broken some time ago when I had another issue and I was taking it out and replacing it several times to troubleshoot. So currently it has no clips. Also, I'm a very tall guy with huge hands and it is very difficult for me to screw in those very small screws to keep it stable once it is in the slot. Also, I lost the 2 screws I had for the 1080 , the good news is it still works just fine with no clip and no screws. I just push it in the slot and it stays. I know that is not wise, but I just wanted the problem to be over, I was without my PC for 2 days and just wanted it to work again and knew id be getting this new card soon.
Another problem: My HDMI cable only works with my current card because it has a DVI slot, and I have to use an adapter to even get it to work. I really , really hope this isn't my issue.. Because the new card has no DVI port, just HDMI and I forget the name of the new adapters HDR? I think that's what it's called, but if not, i'm sure I'll be corrected. All i know is that my HDMI plug WILL plug into the new card but only in the very first slot. Which is totally fine for me if it works. So that's one issue.
My other issue is like I said earlier, the clip broke for my #1 PCIx16 slot which is where it needs to go. Now, like I said earlier, my current card is just slightly lighter than the 3070, and it seemed to fit in just fine without it drooping or anything when I tried w no screws (I had to order some, which I was gonna do anyway, but I just wanted to see if it would POST at least into BIOS, etc, and make sure the card worked before the screws arrived.
The screws (well its a kit with about 7 different kinds of screws. One problem I have is that since I lost the other screws, I don't know which of these screws are the right fit. Does anyone know the name of the screw which would be the ones to use? Each screw has a name, so hopefully someone can help w that name since I don't want to make this already long post longer by listing 7 different screws and their names. Some I can rule out like "chassis large" , etc. I've got it narrowed down to about 3 that would be possible. But again it's very difficult with my screwdrivers to get it to stay on the screwdriver just long enough for me to get it in one of the holes, especially while having to hold the card up a bit with my other hand to make it line up w the card and the holes.
Also, the PCI-E cables from my PSU only fit in one way for my current card, but w the new one, itll let you put them in either way, which confused me as to which side the clip goes on, and its one of those 6+2 where its supposed to click together but never does (doesnt with my current card and the card before that, so I usually put either the 6 part of the 8 PCI-E prongs first, or the 2 then the 6. I cannot make them stay together and put it all in like its one 8 prong cable. So should I put the 2 in first or the 6, or just whatever's easier? Also, I think I made a mistake and tried to put them in backwards, at least the 2 prongs on the end that seperate from the 6, and it felt like i was having to jam them in so i just tried another configuration. This time I will look at my current card and see which direction the black cable says PCI-E and has the clip on, and put it into the new card that way.
I know it's not smart to put a card in without the clip, but this current card hasn't had one for 6 months and has been doing great. And I'll never get that clip back, not without some pricey glueing it back to the slot or whatever they might do to get it back on, IF thats even possible at all.
So I'm just begging for some help, I think I know what I should do differently the 3rd time around, but if anyone sees anything im missing, I would love to hear feedback on this. I know I don't need to use the complete GPU software removal since the former card was an nvidia, so one less headache, but if it's the last straw, I will try it. I really do not want to return this card, I got it at a great deal, and I need the upgrade for games I am looking forward to coming up. If there are any tricks or just hints to get it to stay in there (I know putting the screws in the front shouldn't be optional, and I have them now) or if anyone can tell me the name of the best screw to use on putting a card in the regular spot, please let me know. I'm totally willing to list them all out in a future post if that info is needed.
Also the issue with the DVI adapter having to be used. Could that be an HDMI cable problem? It's a good brand cable and has served me well, but I have another if I should switch, if that could be the issue.
One last thing I will say (sorry about the long post) is that when i booted up the PC both times with the new card, it did not light up although the rest of the parts of my PC did (its a glass case so I can see whats lit). So that means the board or something isn't recognizing the card.
Should I try taking the battery out for 5 minutes prior to booting up the new card? I've had to do such before when I couldn't even get a BIOS screen and it worked. I used it again when it wouldnt even read my OLD card after the new one went bust the first time. The second time my old card went back in without any issue, no clip and no screws, just sturdy cables holding it down and the cables outside of the card.
This time i'd like to do it right, so I'd very much appreciate your wisdom on this, me being a novice builder. Thank you very much, and happy holidays <3
I've been having trouble installing my new 3070Ti, tried twice, failed both times. There are some special issues with my mobo and possibly a cable, not sure about that.
My board is an ASUS ROG board, definitely compatible, case a corsair glass case, full sized, I can't remember the model #. The current card I have in now is a GTX 1080Ti 12gb, so it is almost as big and heavy as this new card, which is an MSI 3070Ti (as I explained).
The first problem was, I had no screws, and the clip for my PCIx16 #1 had broken some time ago when I had another issue and I was taking it out and replacing it several times to troubleshoot. So currently it has no clips. Also, I'm a very tall guy with huge hands and it is very difficult for me to screw in those very small screws to keep it stable once it is in the slot. Also, I lost the 2 screws I had for the 1080 , the good news is it still works just fine with no clip and no screws. I just push it in the slot and it stays. I know that is not wise, but I just wanted the problem to be over, I was without my PC for 2 days and just wanted it to work again and knew id be getting this new card soon.
Another problem: My HDMI cable only works with my current card because it has a DVI slot, and I have to use an adapter to even get it to work. I really , really hope this isn't my issue.. Because the new card has no DVI port, just HDMI and I forget the name of the new adapters HDR? I think that's what it's called, but if not, i'm sure I'll be corrected. All i know is that my HDMI plug WILL plug into the new card but only in the very first slot. Which is totally fine for me if it works. So that's one issue.
My other issue is like I said earlier, the clip broke for my #1 PCIx16 slot which is where it needs to go. Now, like I said earlier, my current card is just slightly lighter than the 3070, and it seemed to fit in just fine without it drooping or anything when I tried w no screws (I had to order some, which I was gonna do anyway, but I just wanted to see if it would POST at least into BIOS, etc, and make sure the card worked before the screws arrived.
The screws (well its a kit with about 7 different kinds of screws. One problem I have is that since I lost the other screws, I don't know which of these screws are the right fit. Does anyone know the name of the screw which would be the ones to use? Each screw has a name, so hopefully someone can help w that name since I don't want to make this already long post longer by listing 7 different screws and their names. Some I can rule out like "chassis large" , etc. I've got it narrowed down to about 3 that would be possible. But again it's very difficult with my screwdrivers to get it to stay on the screwdriver just long enough for me to get it in one of the holes, especially while having to hold the card up a bit with my other hand to make it line up w the card and the holes.
Also, the PCI-E cables from my PSU only fit in one way for my current card, but w the new one, itll let you put them in either way, which confused me as to which side the clip goes on, and its one of those 6+2 where its supposed to click together but never does (doesnt with my current card and the card before that, so I usually put either the 6 part of the 8 PCI-E prongs first, or the 2 then the 6. I cannot make them stay together and put it all in like its one 8 prong cable. So should I put the 2 in first or the 6, or just whatever's easier? Also, I think I made a mistake and tried to put them in backwards, at least the 2 prongs on the end that seperate from the 6, and it felt like i was having to jam them in so i just tried another configuration. This time I will look at my current card and see which direction the black cable says PCI-E and has the clip on, and put it into the new card that way.
I know it's not smart to put a card in without the clip, but this current card hasn't had one for 6 months and has been doing great. And I'll never get that clip back, not without some pricey glueing it back to the slot or whatever they might do to get it back on, IF thats even possible at all.
So I'm just begging for some help, I think I know what I should do differently the 3rd time around, but if anyone sees anything im missing, I would love to hear feedback on this. I know I don't need to use the complete GPU software removal since the former card was an nvidia, so one less headache, but if it's the last straw, I will try it. I really do not want to return this card, I got it at a great deal, and I need the upgrade for games I am looking forward to coming up. If there are any tricks or just hints to get it to stay in there (I know putting the screws in the front shouldn't be optional, and I have them now) or if anyone can tell me the name of the best screw to use on putting a card in the regular spot, please let me know. I'm totally willing to list them all out in a future post if that info is needed.
Also the issue with the DVI adapter having to be used. Could that be an HDMI cable problem? It's a good brand cable and has served me well, but I have another if I should switch, if that could be the issue.
One last thing I will say (sorry about the long post) is that when i booted up the PC both times with the new card, it did not light up although the rest of the parts of my PC did (its a glass case so I can see whats lit). So that means the board or something isn't recognizing the card.
Should I try taking the battery out for 5 minutes prior to booting up the new card? I've had to do such before when I couldn't even get a BIOS screen and it worked. I used it again when it wouldnt even read my OLD card after the new one went bust the first time. The second time my old card went back in without any issue, no clip and no screws, just sturdy cables holding it down and the cables outside of the card.
This time i'd like to do it right, so I'd very much appreciate your wisdom on this, me being a novice builder. Thank you very much, and happy holidays <3