Graphics card issue?

Dazzler1983 · 19 Oct 2014 at 06:22

Hi all,

I have very recently completed my first attempt at building a pc. All seemed to go well, but once I installed my graphics card (gtx 970) it caused my screen to have lines across it'll. I also am unable to change the screen resolution which is I think 800 x 600 or something similar.

I also checked on the device manager and I have the warning triangle which listed error 43, and on occasion error 14.

I have a feeling it may possibly be a faulty graphics card, and may have to return it. Any help is appreciated! Graphics card fans are running and all looks normal in the case.

Specs are;

i7 4770k - gigabyte z97x gaming 7 - 16gb Kingston ram - Superflower 750w PSU - corsair h100i cpu cooler - crucial ssd - inno3d geforce gtx 970 ichill ocuk exclusive

Doomedspeed · 19 Oct 2014 at 07:09

Have you installed the latest GPU driver (found on the nvidia website)

Overall how do temps look on the GPU and CPU. I'd expect them both to be around 30's-40's at idle..

Have you made sure the cables are fitted into the card and the monitor correctly? What connection are you using? Hmdi? DVI?

It may be a faulty card, just worth trying everything beforehand.

Dazzler1983 · 19 Oct 2014 at 07:26

Thanks for the reply.

The CPU and GPU are both in the 30s at idle. I'm using a HDMI lead which is properly connected and works fine with the on board graphics. Also tried re fitting the card and ram. Latest drivers all installed too.

Dazzler1983 · 20 Oct 2014 at 20:55

Tried everything suggested from the geforce forums to no avail so a journey to ocuk tomorrow to return.

The RMA was quick and easy, but very disappointed to find they only had a couple left and wouldn't put one on hold for me. Now sold out so looks like ill have to pick a different 970