Computer Can't Turn On When GPU is Connected

[rttiongson]

Hi,

 

   It was only late last night that I was playing when suddenly my pc just went dark. at first I thought it triggered the automatic shut down that normally set when I download something and I go to sleep. But to my shock when I press On again it didn't turn on. Tried to plug and unplug all the parts (except Processor) but to no luck it didn't turn on. Then I went on to my PSU. I unplugged all the connectors and 1 by 1 I tried to plug it in and press on. all 3 connectors went smoothly until I connected the GPU to my PSU. Then it just make a faint click sound then nothing. I tried to plugging in the GPU only and I still get the faint click sound. But when I connect everything else except the GPU it turns on. I'm new to DYI pc, so I don't really know which part is malfunctioning.

 

1. Is it my GPU?

 

2. or Is it my PSU?

 

3. Is it my processor?

 

Need a good help and guide me through the technical parts on finding out which is which.

 

Thank You Very Much!

[Bagmup]

How about giving us some specs so we can help.

[rttiongson]

OH! Sorry about that. Here

 

 

[darkspeedy26]

for people who cant see the psu, its 520 watts bronze

 

edit: also, before this, everything has been running just fine?

also, how long do you have this system?

Edited June 1, 2014 by darkspeedy26

[Bagmup]

Well, that's a good psu, but that doesn't mean it hasn't crapped the bed. So the pc will start up without the gpu plugged in?

 

Do you have access to another psu or gpu?

[rttiongson]

This rig was bought last october 2013.

Yes. Only when the GPU is not plug in the PSU it turns on. But when I plug it in. Dark.

[jameshumphries47]

drivers installed?

[rttiongson]

Yes sir. Installed and updated. It just won't power up when plugged into the PSU. Even when I plug the GPU and MOBO only can't power up. If I remove the GPU from the PSU everything works fine

[Bagmup]

Yes sir. Installed and updated. It just won't power up when plugged into the PSU. Even when I plug the GPU and MOBO only can't power up. If I remove the GPU from the PSU everything works fine

Do you have another gpu you can borrow to try out?

Make sure you quote or else I won't know you've replied.

[rttiongson]

Do you have another gpu you can borrow to try out?

Make sure you quote or else I won't know you've replied.

Well. This kinda sucks. My friend isn't available today. Might resort to go to a shop..

But what do you think is the problem?

[Bagmup]

Well. This kinda sucks. My friend isn't available today. Might resort to go to a shop..

But what do you think is the problem?

Do you have another PCI-E power cable you can try before we blame the gpu? Also try plugging into a different PCI-E plug on the psu.

[rttiongson]

Do you have another PCI-E power cable you can try before we blame the gpu? Also try plugging into a different PCI-E plug on the psu.

Ok i will try do do that now. Wait

[rttiongson]

Do you have another PCI-E power cable you can try before we blame the gpu? Also try plugging into a different PCI-E plug on the psu.

Tried everything. I still get one faint click when the gpu is plugged into the psu

[Guest Generallee]

Maybe the GPU power connectors are shorting, try a different PCI-E power cable if you have another one

[BirdyTheMighty]

well if your PC can boot and run fine then i'll say you properly fried your GPU somehow. As some ppls said try another GPU if that works then its your GPU  if not then its the PSU I guess

[flibberdipper]

To be it sounds like your PSU put the last nail in the coffin or the GPU bit the dust.

[rttiongson]

Well. My gpu still have warranty. Bad thing though is that it will take 3 weeks for replacement. Talk about good service

[Bagmup]

Well. My gpu still have warranty. Bad thing though is that it will take 3 weeks for replacement. Talk about good service

Still see if you can borrow your friends before heading down that path.

[rttiongson]

Still see if you can borrow your friends before heading down that path.

Will do. I hope tomorrow. this sucks.

Thanks for your help guys. Will post the results soon.

[rttiongson]

Still see if you can borrow your friends before heading down that path.

 

 

Maybe the GPU power connectors are shorting, try a different PCI-E power cable if you have another one

 

 

drivers installed?

 

 

for people who cant see the psu, its 520 watts bronze

 

edit: also, before this, everything has been running just fine?

also, how long do you have this system?

 

 

To be it sounds like your PSU put the last nail in the coffin or the GPU bit the dust.

 

 

AAAAAANDDDDDDDDDDD It was the GPU T_T.

 

RMA 4-6 WEEKS! talk about service T_T

[flibberdipper]

AAAAAANDDDDDDDDDDD It was the GPU T_T.

 

RMA 4-6 WEEKS! talk about service T_T

My motherboard/PSU died... It could be worse.

 

Good luck though.

[rttiongson]

if it weren't for the warranty I would say I could have bought a new one....

 

Hmmm,, Any thoughts on

 

ASUS GTX 760 MARS ROG edition?

[rttiongson]

My motherboard/PSU died... It could be worse.

 

Good luck though.

 

 

well that's sad T_T.

 

Good Luck to You too my friend!

[flibberdipper]

well that's sad T_T.

 

Good Luck to You too my friend!

I'm gonna need it. I'm hoping to get an Inspiron 3000 desktop to replace it. It should have a Core i5 4440, 12GB of RAM, and a 1TB HDD.