No POST, working GPU + MOBO. Searched for hours no answer.

[troxyn]

GPU: gigabyte 7870 GHz edition
MOBO: msi z77a-g41
CPU: i5-3570
PSU: seasonic 520 watt SS-520GM

Issue:
My motherboard and GPU have worked together for 5 years. All of a sudden I got a graphic issue with no bluescreen and had to power down. Upon restarting my GPU no longer posts on startup.

Things I have tried:
- CMOS battery
- update mobo drivers
- new PSU with gpu (1000w)
- 2 other low end GPU
( these seem to work but have terrible artifacting... although they are old and used could be on their end )
-GPU in another PC
( runs like a charm )

My friend who fixes hardware for a living is baffled by this. I really don't want to buy a new component if it will not fix the issue, any help is appreciated...

 

[jankerson]

Does it work with the onboard graphics if you take out the graphics card?

 

[troxyn]

Yes, I am currently looking over bios settings. These are my options under "advanced"

PCI subsystem settings
ACPI settings
Integrated peripherals
Integrated graphics configuration
Intel rapid start tech
USB configuration
Super io configuration
Hardware monitor
Intel smart connect configuration
Power management setup
Windows 8 configuration (I'm using 7 not sure if that matters)

Thanks for the quick response

 

[jankerson]

Have you tried the other PCIe slot?

Personally I would be thinking about looking for a new MB.

 

[troxyn]

Yes

 

[jankerson]

Yes

There is really nothing else, looks like you tried everything.

You need a new MB, your PCIe slots aren't working anymore correctly.

 

[troxyn]

Well, as long as I can he certain that will fix the issue I'm happy. One last thing if you'd be so kind, as far as I can tell the only outlet for a compatible mobo is ebay. Any nudges in the right direction as far as what I should be searching for? Just the LGA 1155 chipset?

 

[jankerson]

Well, as long as I can he certain that will fix the issue I'm happy. One last thing if you'd be so kind, as far as I can tell the only outlet for a compatible mobo is ebay. Any nudges in the right direction as far as what I should be searching for? Just the LGA 1155 chipset?

Yeah....

Ah, they are kinds hard to find NEW.

On Newegg this is a good board, Intel boards are solid.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAE256149226

 

[jankerson]

Or this one, higher end board, Z68 chipset and takes 32 GB ram.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAE256149546

 

[troxyn]

I am on mobile and wondering what all specifically needs to be compatible with the mobo? Would both work? My specs are the prior ones + ram is 2x4gb mushkin blackline ddr3 pc3-12800.

 

[jankerson]

I am on mobile and wondering what all specifically needs to be compatible with the mobo? Would both work? My specs are the prior ones + ram is 2x4gb mushkin blackline ddr3 pc3-12800.

Yes, either one will work.

One only takes 8 GB of ram max, the other takes up to 32 GB.

However the Z68 chipset is much higher end, has PCIe 3.0 and USB 3 etc while the other one doesn't.

I would recommend the Z68 chipset motherboard.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAE256149546&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-VigLink2-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=8167372&SID=j8aaukdgaj000a1700053

 

[troxyn]

Alright thanks for the help!

 

[rgd1101]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from troxyn : "Motherboard compatibility with LGA1155?"

GPU: gigabyte 7870 GHz
Motherboard: msi z77a-g41
CPU: i5-3570k

Trying to find a new motherboard with no luck. Not sure what's wrong with mine either...

Questions:

Does the chipset matter? Mine is z77 but upon looking over some h60 (not sure what it was exactly) chipset a website told me it wouldn't be compatible with my processor.

Where can I find an LGA1155 socket motherboard that won't run me $200+?

Issue:

I've owned this PC for 5 years, I'm not too tech savvy but my good friend (upon running a few tests) was confused on what the exact issue is. My GPU runs fine in another case he tested it in. He tried 2 other GPUs out with my motherboard and they boot fine but have artifacting. My GPU however prevents the bios from booting or something, just a black screen with everything running fine.

tl;dr

Im not sure if it's a wise idea to wait and get a whole new PC, or buy a new mobo.

Socket LGA 1155 motherboards are still available on eBay.

I suggest looking at the table of LGA 1155 chipsets to distinguish between various chipset features. Scroll about 3/4 of the way down the page.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_chipsets

 

[rgd1101]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from troxyn : "New board needed? Pretty confusing."

GPU: gigabyte radeon HD 7870 GHz edition
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G41
CPU: i5-3570k
PSU rated for 600 watts or so.

PC is about 5 years old ( they die so young ),: )

If any more information is needed let me know.

Issue: I was running a pretty low graphically intensive game for a little while, 2 hours or so, and entire screen turned into one solid texture and my only option was to power it down. Upon restarting a few times I found out my on-board graphics are the only thing working. I have tried 2 other nvidia graphics cards which will be read and function, but have terrible artifacting upon launching any game. I have also tried running my gpu in another PC and it works just fine. I have tried both pcie slots with all 3 cards and the only thing not booting is my graphics card with my mobo. I have tried clearing cmos. One of the nvidia cards I tried with mine had power rails and the other did not, both worked but again had artifacting. I am not sure if it is an issue with ram or if I should replace my motherboard. The only thing that seems to not be working as far as I can tell is the pcie slots? If there is anything else anyone thinks I should try I'll give it a shot.

Thanks for your time!

 

[jankerson]

Personally I think he would be better off in the long run to build a new PC, the LGA 1155 platform is getting very dated now.

While all he would have to do is replace the MB currently with a new LGA 1155 MB he would have to buy Windows again and still have an older system in the end.

While still good it's getting old.

Given his PC still works with onboard graphics he can still use it until he can get the money to build new.

All depends on what he wants to spend in the end.

 

[troxyn]

Personally I think he would be better off in the long run to build a new PC, the LGA 1155 platform is getting very dated now.

While all he would have to do is replace the MB currently with a new LGA 1155 MB he would have to buy Windows again and still have an older system in the end.

While still good it's getting old.

Given his PC still works with onboard graphics he can still use it until he can get the money to build new.

All depends on what he wants to spend in the end.

Thanks for the consideration, I'm on a bit of a budget right now and am hoping to just have this last me another half year or so. I'm picking up a PC around $2k with my tax return this next year more than likely so that's my plan!

 

[jankerson]

Personally I think he would be better off in the long run to build a new PC, the LGA 1155 platform is getting very dated now.

While all he would have to do is replace the MB currently with a new LGA 1155 MB he would have to buy Windows again and still have an older system in the end.

While still good it's getting old.

Given his PC still works with onboard graphics he can still use it until he can get the money to build new.

All depends on what he wants to spend in the end.

Thanks for the consideration, I'm on a bit of a budget right now and am hoping to just have this last me another half year or so. I'm picking up a PC around $2k with my tax return this next year more than likely so that's my plan!

Hopefully it will last you that long, I think it will as the onboard graphics is on the CPU so it should be OK for now.

However Murphy's law being what it is and the MB has issues already you just never know.

Could last a year or a day, you are defiantly on borrowed time now for sure.

 

[troxyn]

I just replaced my mobo today. I am having the same issue still, I'm about ready to give up as there seems to be no solution

 

[troxyn]

Yeah I've tried about twice as many fixes as I had previously and it's not having it. I dont understand what could possibly be wrong, I've been at this for 7 hours now

 

[jankerson]

Yeah I've tried about twice as many fixes as I had previously and it's not having it. I dont understand what could possibly be wrong, I've been at this for 7 hours now

Working with onboard graphics?

 

[troxyn]

Yes, it's the exact same issue as before. Now I have tried resetting cmos, updating bios, resaeting ram, 3 different ram sticks (only 1 stick in every time), reseating gpu, disabling integrated graphics in safe mode, changing bios settings in basically every way. I am lost

 

[jankerson]

Yes, it's the exact same issue as before. Now I have tried resetting cmos, updating bios, reseting ram, 3 different ram sticks (only 1 stick in every time), reseating gpu, disabling integrated graphics in safe mode, changing bios settings in basically every way. I am lost

What Motherboard?

 

[troxyn]

Intel dz68db

 

[jankerson]

Intel dz68db

You got it new right?

 

[troxyn]

Correct, brand new