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What is wrong with my graphic card?

I had a new computer built a few days ago. My graphic card started acting up yesterday. It use to work before, boots up alright. But now, every time I try to boot the computer up, the system restarts, and the graphic card doesn't boot on the second computer start.

SPECS:

CPU: Intel i7 930

MoBo: ASUS P6T

PSU: 650w

Graphic Card: ASUS EAH 4650 (ATI Radeon HD 4650) (Low Profile, doesn't have power connector.)

The card still gets warm during the first bootup, so the electricity is going through, but not the second time it starts. Is it because the graphic card is incompatible, fried, or just not enough electricity since it doesn't have it's own slot for power? It should not a problem with the PSU or the Mobo. I've tried using the jumper on my mobo to erase the CMOS settings, but no luck.

P.S. The mobo doesn't have a integrated graphic solution...

Any help?

P.P.S. It's a new home-built computer. I didn't even put a operating system in yet! Without the graphic card, I can't do anything. So do not tell me that I need to change my operating system or remove my old graphic card or upgrade the BIOS because I CAN'T!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    So you got it built then? This sort of thing happens a lot with new builds. Start by disconnecting everything from the motherboard except the graphics card and one memory module, then see if it can start. If not then try removing them and then reinserting them - it's easy to get things so that they're not quite plugged in properly. If it still doesn't work, try using a different memory module in a different socket. Check that your processor is in properly, with the heatsink attached properly with good thermal paste. Make sure that none of the thermal paste has got anywhere else - it conducts electricity. Try another graphics card if you have one to hand. If any of these things gets it to run, then you can try adding the other components one at a time, to see if one stops it from working. Also be sure that there's nothing metal touching the board anywhere - including behind it. Good luck, it'll be nice when you get it going.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    % a splash extra information. Has the comparable interest been tried below an comparable computer (presuming its a computer)? if so, does the undertaking nevertheless happen. If it does, in all probability a application fault and the two downloading the hottest driving force from the laptops producer internet site e.g dell etc would restore the fault. if it doesnt a pair issues you are able to attempt: - reinstalling domicile windows - attempting a various version of the video card driving force ( first try the extra cutting-edge, if issue nevertheless occurs, an older driving force) - examine the spec of the sport - are you using domicile windows 7/vistaa/ xp, what occurs while using a various domicile windows - does the undertaking nevertheless happen. (i individually locate xp extra efficient for many video games) - available hardware fault - touch producer for restore or to interchange the defective inner section. Laptops many times are actually not cautioned for video games as video enjoying cards overheat promptly on a computer and its not in many cases straightforward for a customer to interchange them. desire you detect this answer efficient

  • 1 decade ago

    Since it worked fine before, it sounds like the graphics card is fried. My dad thought the same thing.

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