The 7700XT stopped working, so I had to remove and reapply the drivers/adrenaline.
The 7700XT stopped working, so I had to remove and reapply the drivers/adrenaline.
Hey, your PC had an odd issue where only one GPU port was affected. It fixed by removing AMD Adrenaline and letting Windows install a driver. Could be a few reasons—like overheating, driver conflict, or a faulty card. I’ve had similar problems before with my 1660 Super, but I haven’t changed the graphics card much. System specs: 5600x3D, 32GB RAM, 3200MHz GSKILL ASUS 7700XT, and a gaming rig from ASUS. I just installed it recently and have been careful with temperatures, staying under 60°C. I’ve overclocked an NVIDIA card before and it crashed, but I didn’t reinstall drivers then. If anyone knows what might have caused this, it’d be helpful. Thanks!
This version includes all updated storage drives. The NVIDIA card has not been installed before.
Making some changes to the chipset drivers, I noticed two eight-pin ports connected to the GPU without using daisy chaining. After loading a game to test, the system crashed once more. I checked the GPU power connectors and saw a red light, which made me wonder why that was happening.
What kind of power supply are you employing? Details on the make, model, and wattage are helpful. I believe those cable power supplies are generally used when there’s a problem with the power entering the card.
I think it’s likely an EVGA 750w bronze unit, and since you’ve used it before, it might be about three years old. When your PC runs heavy loads—like during Starfield—it could fail, possibly due to a power supply issue.
Absolutely, this seems to be a power supply (PSU) problem. For lower-end models, consider swapping it for something like Corsairs RM/RMx or EVGA G2. If the unit is close to or past its warranty period, replacing it would be wise. PSUs can cause other components to fail if they malfunction.
The RM850x from Corsair seems suitable for your needs. It's an 850W gold PSU, and one of the few options available nearby. Regarding the cables, using the ones included with your system is a good idea, though some users have reported mixed experiences online. Let me know if you need more details!
This unit ranks as Tier A on the PSU tier list, which is the top level. It's usually the best choice I suggest. I strongly advise using the included cables from the power supply, particularly modular ones. Avoid mixing power cables since they may have different pin configurations on the PSU and cable sides, leading to incorrect connections at the component side. I've noticed many discussions where people simply replace the PSU and use cables from another manufacturer, which often causes damage to components like SATA drives. If you're proceeding this way, opt for a genuine CableMod kit or build your own custom sleeve—this can be quite time-consuming.