This setup uses a GeForce GTX 960 with a DELL Precision T3500 motherboard.
This setup uses a GeForce GTX 960 with a DELL Precision T3500 motherboard.
I received my friend's old Galax GeForce GTX 960 and decided to try installing it on my old Dell Precision T3500 just for fun. It works somewhat, but it only powers on occasionally and doesn’t show any display output. Even with the original GPU, Windows won’t boot when the new one is installed. Your system specs include an Intel Xeon 3500 Series CPU, 10GB DDR3 RAM (12GB originally), Windows 7 Professional 64-bit on a WD Black 1TB HDD, and a 7200RPM SATA drive. Any tips would be appreciated.
It's possible your friend handed you that damaged card just to be funny.
To place the 6pin into the 8pin, position it further to the left.
The PCIe port delivers up to 75W of energy. The six-pin PCIe adapter adds another 75W, bringing the total to 150W. The eight-pin version supports up to 150W as well. The maximum output from the slot is around 225W, but it relies on the eight-pin connector's additional sense pins for proper operation. Without those, using a standard six-to-eight pin adapter might not work. The GTX 960 typically uses about 120W when installed normally, which should fit on a six-pin cable. However, an overclocked version could draw more. If it functions, limit its power to 120W using tools like MSI Afterburner to ensure safe performance within the cable and slot capabilities.
It's in Australian dollars, so 28 AUD is roughly 18 USD. Would you say this one looks good?
The item costs 14.09 AUD (about 9 USD).