GPU debug light is on, but I do get video

[Fijn]

Hey Everyone!

 

So I've built my pc a while ago and I have used it for quite some time now. Recently I have upgraded my GPU from a RX480 to a GTX 1070. Everything boots normally and the GPU works. The problem is the fact that my Motherboard says that there is something wrong with my GPU. While installing the GPU I noticed that it doesn't seat 100% correctly. When the GPU is unscrewed the GPU is able to Swivel. I also noticed that I have pretty bad perfomance. i.e. I get 80 FPS in LoL (doesn't matter what settings). And I get 30 fps in GW2 (while my mate gets 60 fps all ultra settings with a gtx 1060).

 

The motherboard is the MSI b350 pc mate and my GPU is the MSI gtx 1070 gaming X.

 

Is my motherboard just broken and in need of a replacements? Or is there maybe something else wrong with the PC ? 

[eeeee1]

there is a problem with your gpu. where did you buy this? tried a different pcie slot?

[GoodEnough]

you may of just gotten a bad gpu

[Fijn]

Just now, eeeee1 said:

there is a problem with your gpu. where did you buy this? tried a different pcie slot?

I bought it from a friend of mine, I had the same problem with my last GPU (RX 480). But was too lazy to fix the problem since everything worked as expected

 

[eeeee1]

Just now, Fijn said:

I bought it from a friend of mine, I had the same problem with my last GPU (RX 480). But was too lazy to fix the problem since everything worked as expected

 

try a different pcie slot and if possible, get your friend and benchmark that 1070 on their pc to make sure the card is working.

if the card is working then if possible, switch motherboards.

[Fijn]

1 minute ago, eeeee1 said:

try a different pcie slot and if possible, get your friend and benchmark that 1070 on their pc to make sure the card is working.

if the card is working then if possible, switch motherboards.

I am unable to do that today. Going to try it tomorrow and post the results here :D. 

 

In any case thanks in advance!

[eeeee1]

Just now, Fijn said:

I am unable to do that today. Going to try it tomorrow and post the results here :D. 

 

In any case thanks in advance!

godspeed

[Fijn]

2 hours ago, eeeee1 said:

godspeed

So I was able to test it. The light doesnt turn on in another pc. So I tried my other pci-e slot and the light turns on as well. 

 

So I am thinking that my mobo doesnt supply enough power to the gpu. (I have 500 watts)

[Fijn]

3 hours ago, GoodEnough said:

you may of just gotten a bad gpu

Hey! Thanks for the reply :3. Check my other messages for more info

[eeeee1]

1 hour ago, Fijn said:

So I was able to test it. The light doesnt turn on in another pc. So I tried my other pci-e slot and the light turns on as well. 

 

So I am thinking that my mobo doesnt supply enough power to the gpu. (I have 500 watts)

is your power cable for the GPU in? I doubt you dont have enough power but there might be a motherboard issue

[Fijn]

3 minutes ago, eeeee1 said:

is your power cable for the GPU in? I doubt you dont have enough power but there might be a motherboard issue

Hahaha yep both cables are in :P. 

[eeeee1]

2 minutes ago, Fijn said:

Hahaha yep both cables are in :P. 

your motherboard probably has and issue

[GoodEnough]

1 hour ago, Fijn said:

So I am thinking that my mobo doesnt supply enough power to the gpu. (I have 500 watts)

i think your psu is fine.

because that gpu has a tdp of 150w which really isnt a lot.

 

i mean unless your like me and letting the gpu eat up 225w for literally no reason, then there should be no issue with the psu

its probably the mobo

[Fijn]

1 minute ago, eeeee1 said:

your motherboard probably has and issue

Hmm yes I was afraid so. Thanks for all the help mate. Going to see if I can upgrade it or smth.

[eeeee1]

Just now, Fijn said:

Hmm yes I was afraid so. Thanks for all the help mate. Going to see if I can upgrade it or smth.

good luck

[Fijn]

On 7/5/2020 at 11:49 PM, eeeee1 said:

good luck

Just got a new motherboard and my performance has gone up! Thank you for your help :D. God bless you .

[eeeee1]

1 hour ago, Fijn said:

Just got a new motherboard and my performance has gone up! Thank you for your help :D. God bless you .

godspeed. stay safe