Problem with GPU performance and upgrades.
Problem with GPU performance and upgrades.
Hello! I just switched my GPU from a GTX 1660 Super to a new Gigabyte RX 9060 XT (16GB). At first, I removed the old card and installed the new one. When trying to boot up, the new card lights and fans activated but no graphics appeared on the monitor. My CPU is a Ryzen 5 3600X and the motherboard is an MSI B550 PRO-VDH Wi-Fi. I then reinstalled ddu using the old card, running it without Wi-Fi. After that, the new card still didn’t work. When I removed the CMOS battery for ten minutes and reinserted it, graphics finally appeared. Still no luck. Should I try removing the CMOS battery again? Is this a driver problem or something with compatibility? Or do I need a different HDMI cable (though it’s not connected to the motherboard)? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Follow a specific procedure. First, uninstall the existing Nvidia drivers using Safe Mode with DDU. Next, install the new card and AMD drivers while preventing Windows Updates from adding its own drivers. Also, confirm the PSU you're using to ensure sufficient power supply.
Occasionally, a BIOS upgrade is required to work with a newer graphics card. It's rare, but if your BIOS hasn't been updated recently, consider doing so. Another possibility is a PCIe incompatibility. Since the card is Gen 5 compatible while your motherboard and CPU only support Gen 4, there might be problems during version negotiation. A BIOS update could resolve this. Alternatively, you can attempt to use the 1660S, manually adjusting its generation to Gen 3 or 4, and then install the 9060XT to avoid automatic generation negotiation.
My PSU is an MSI A550BN 550-watt unit, running 100 watts more than the recommended minimum.