New GPU doesn't work

COJS
Junior Member

07-22-2020, 06:58 PM

I bought a used Galax RTX 3070 from a Facebook Marketplace group, but faced an issue. It functioned correctly for a day after installation. When I shut it down and tried to restart, the computer wouldn’t boot, with no lights or sounds. Removing the PCIe cable allowed it to start normally, though the GPU fans didn’t spin. The seller mentioned a short to the GPU and suggested checking the PSU, which led me to replace my power supply. They offered a 30-day guarantee, but the same problem occurred: the GPU worked on the first and second boot, yet after the second restart, the system wouldn’t restart again. This time, I had to either remove the PCIe cable or the GPU. Each time I turned it back on, a strange click was heard from the power supply. The seller later claimed the short might be due to the motherboard, but when I reinstalled my old Zotac 1050 Ti, everything worked fine. Someone could please clarify what’s wrong with the GPU?

COJS

07-22-2020, 06:58 PM #1

spartin117john
Junior Member

07-22-2020, 09:42 PM

you're asking about the specific connection you're using for the PC, whether it's a port or an extension.

spartin117john

07-22-2020, 09:42 PM #2

you're asking about the specific connection you're using for the PC, whether it's a port or an extension.

Und3rWorld
Member

133

07-27-2020, 06:50 PM

Do you have the BIOS updated for your motherboard? Are you connecting it with a display port video cable or HDMI?

Und3rWorld

07-27-2020, 06:50 PM #3

Do you have the BIOS updated for your motherboard? Are you connecting it with a display port video cable or HDMI?

sebbepm12
Junior Member

08-07-2020, 08:41 AM

this hole in the socket helps safeguard the electronics due to high current, which means the ground/earth wire isn't correctly connected in my sockets.

sebbepm12

08-07-2020, 08:41 AM #4

this hole in the socket helps safeguard the electronics due to high current, which means the ground/earth wire isn't correctly connected in my sockets.

Mr_Floobiful
Posting Freak

890

08-12-2020, 12:52 AM

already updated and using an HDMI cable

Mr_Floobiful

08-12-2020, 12:52 AM #5

already updated and using an HDMI cable

louytekj
Member

144

08-12-2020, 01:02 AM

that's all right. if a brief or flash occurs, the protection circuit will interrupt the power. under regular conditions, no voltage will be present.

louytekj

08-12-2020, 01:02 AM #6

that's all right. if a brief or flash occurs, the protection circuit will interrupt the power. under regular conditions, no voltage will be present.

Tubbybunny
Member

08-13-2020, 03:25 PM

capture some shots of the connections you established
gpu, psu and motherboard power links
share them on imgur.com or a similar platform and include the link here

Tubbybunny

08-13-2020, 03:25 PM #7

capture some shots of the connections you established
gpu, psu and motherboard power links
share them on imgur.com or a similar platform and include the link here

Niyi
Junior Member

08-16-2020, 05:27 AM

initial thoughts after reading - psu 450W?
cpu requires 65W
gpu needs tdp: 220
w
recommended psu: 550
w
basically i'd say cpu 100w - gpu 300
additional items: board, leds, usb ?
people usually have 600 or 750W
you keep the psu at full capacity all the time.

Niyi

08-16-2020, 05:27 AM #8

RedKickify
Member

225

08-25-2020, 11:04 AM

I had that before, but now I'm using an MSI MAG A850G.

RedKickify

08-25-2020, 11:04 AM #9

I had that before, but now I'm using an MSI MAG A850G.

MarissaGames
Member

216

08-25-2020, 04:34 PM

#10

Did you resolve your issue? Your PC doesn't start with the GPU installed, yet it functions without one.

MarissaGames

08-25-2020, 04:34 PM #10

Did you resolve your issue? Your PC doesn't start with the GPU installed, yet it functions without one.