My graphics card doesn't work!

[Ryan.L]

So my new gtx 660ti doesn't work but it works on my friends pc. i know my motherboard works because i had another 660ti and it worked fine. i also have enough voltage i have 800w.

anyone have any ideas? is there a setting in the bios or something to get it to work? a reply would be much appreciated! thanks!

[Helltech]

Have you tried it ALONE in ALL the PCI-e slots?

[Guest]

Can you elaborate on "doesn't work"?

Does it power up?

[Ryan.L]

it powers up and i get an error that means no console detected. and yes ive tried it alone in all the slots.

[Ryan.L]

any other suggestions?

[Guest]

What do you mean you get an error? Beep code? on screen message?

[mvitkun]

try looking through the bios to make sure nothing could possibly keep it from working,the PCIE slot options,and just try changing some of the options up.

try setting the bios options to factory default to eliminate any overclock on your system from being the issue.

boot up with the non-working graphics card and check control panel-devices for things that are disabled under system devices.

make sure any IGP is disabled.

[Ryan.L]

What do you mean you get an error? Beep code? on screen message?

beep code.

[Ryan.L]

try looking through the bios to make sure nothing could possibly keep it from working,the PCIE slot options,and just try changing some of the options up.

try setting the bios options to factory default to eliminate any overclock on your system from being the issue.

boot up with the non-working graphics card and check control panel-devices for things that are disabled under system devices.

make sure any IGP is disabled.

thats a good idea thanks il try it out and tell you how it goes

[star102]

Friend of mine had the same problem he had a no name 800w psu but it wasn't enough to power his gpu so he bought a new one and it worked. Maybe you could try your friends psu.(Not sure if you have a no name psu or quallity one).

[Ryan.L]

Im getting a new PSU tomorrow so i guess il see then!

[Ryan.L]

So i Just got a new PSU and it still wont work! anyone else have any suggestions?

[samyG]

If the card is able to play in your friend's computer, your motherboard MAY have a busted PCIe slot.

[mvitkun]

If the card is able to play in your friend's computer, your motherboard MAY have a busted PCIe slot.

his other PCIE slots don't allow the card to work either and he has another gtx 660 ti that works perfectly with the same PCIE slot.

so.....

I'm lost as to what it could be.

[Ryan.L]

yeah i have a card that works in the slot

[mvitkun]

I'm gonna go with god hates you and magically you found a combination of graphics card and motherboard that are not compatible.

sorry,out of ideas..

for lack of any other hopes I'd try re-installing windows,maybe corrupted windows having issues communicating with graphics card.

[Ryan.L]

well thanks if you find something out id be glad to know!

[airdeano]

it powers up and i get an error that means no console detected. and yes ive tried it alone in all the slots.

if you can get into the BIOS (visual image) the card is functioning. what error for "No Console" is comming from?

windows boot up?

[Pookieraaj]

That's very bizarre, I guess I would start with updating the BIOS but to be completely honest I'm not sure if that would have any effect. What are the specs on your machine? Brand of Mobo and GPU etc.

[TechFan@ic]

Look for GPU- Motherboard compatibility issues, download a bunch of BIOS profiles from the manufacturer's website and flash your current bios .

[Ryan.L]

i dont know how to update it

[Ryan.L]

it powers up and i get an error that means no console detected. and yes ive tried it alone in all the slots.

if you can get into the BIOS (visual image) the card is functioning. what error for "No Console" is comming from?

windows boot up?

beep code so no diusplay.

[c.pryor2223]

I had a similar problem with my graphics card on my rig. after hours of shenanigans, turned out the PCI-e slot was dud. the card would light up and fans would whizz. no display output tho. If the card works in your friends comp, i would assume its your mobo.

[Ryan.L]

I had a similar problem with my graphics card on my rig. after hours of shenanigans, turned out the PCI-e slot was dud. the card would light up and fans would whizz. no display output tho. If the card works in your friends comp, i would assume its your mobo.

ive used this PCI-e slot

[Guest]

At a stretch you could try resetting the CMOS?

Otherwise i'm out of ideas. You've got a graphics card that doesn't work in your system but works in a friends. However the PCI slots are fine because you've used other cards in them. Your PSU has been replaced and both are fine. I'm stumped.