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The GPU fails to initialize.

The GPU fails to initialize.

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katgirl85
Junior Member
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10-22-2016, 09:15 PM
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RIG: Intel i5 3450, 8 GB DDR3, 1600MHz MSI GTX 1660 super gaming, Gigabyte H61ms rev 1.1, Corsair cx750m PSU. Yesterday I faced issues when setting up my PC. My monitor didn’t receive a signal sometimes, and the PC wouldn’t power on. The 24-pin PSU was loose, so I replaced it. After that, the system booted fine. When I tried MSI Afterburner, it asked for an update. Clicking updated the graphics but then my monitor went black, forcing a restart. The next time I opened a game, the screen turned black again, the GPU sped up, and I had to shut down the PC. Temperatures were normal. Now my GPU won’t start—no lights or fan—but when I used the built-in GPU, everything worked except sound and network adapters. I suspect a PCI slot issue, so I checked another GPU that worked. Is there any chance the BIOS is faulty or does my GPU need repair?
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katgirl85
10-22-2016, 09:15 PM #1

RIG: Intel i5 3450, 8 GB DDR3, 1600MHz MSI GTX 1660 super gaming, Gigabyte H61ms rev 1.1, Corsair cx750m PSU. Yesterday I faced issues when setting up my PC. My monitor didn’t receive a signal sometimes, and the PC wouldn’t power on. The 24-pin PSU was loose, so I replaced it. After that, the system booted fine. When I tried MSI Afterburner, it asked for an update. Clicking updated the graphics but then my monitor went black, forcing a restart. The next time I opened a game, the screen turned black again, the GPU sped up, and I had to shut down the PC. Temperatures were normal. Now my GPU won’t start—no lights or fan—but when I used the built-in GPU, everything worked except sound and network adapters. I suspect a PCI slot issue, so I checked another GPU that worked. Is there any chance the BIOS is faulty or does my GPU need repair?

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csige791
Posting Freak
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10-22-2016, 09:59 PM
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I believe the unsuccessful update damaged some files on your Windows system. A fresh installation might be necessary, though it seems your hardware appears to be in good condition. Wishing you success!
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csige791
10-22-2016, 09:59 PM #2

I believe the unsuccessful update damaged some files on your Windows system. A fresh installation might be necessary, though it seems your hardware appears to be in good condition. Wishing you success!

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LemonJuice47
Junior Member
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10-24-2016, 03:01 AM
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No update was applied, yet the system continues to run with its built-in graphics card.
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LemonJuice47
10-24-2016, 03:01 AM #3

No update was applied, yet the system continues to run with its built-in graphics card.

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inconitar
Junior Member
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10-24-2016, 03:22 AM
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Any update can break Windows. If you want to test the GPU into another computer, that's another way of testing if it still works.
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inconitar
10-24-2016, 03:22 AM #4

Any update can break Windows. If you want to test the GPU into another computer, that's another way of testing if it still works.