I've ran into a problem with my new PC

Malmortius · 21 Jun 2011 at 12:47

Ive plugged everything in except for my monitor. The lead i used on my old computer (that plugged into my old graphics card) won't fit onto my new one.

And my monitor doesnt have a hdmi slot either, even though its new. I think i need a DVI-D wire or something? and the HD6950 has 2 slots, do i need to get a wire that plugs into both?

Any ideas? No ideas whats happend.

stulid · 21 Jun 2011 at 12:54

Is there a adapter in the box for the graphics card.

Looks like,

IPAddis · 21 Jun 2011 at 12:55

What colour is the connector from your old monitor? If it's blue, it's a VGA connector. You will need a DVI-VGA converter (is there not one in the box?) or ideally replace with a DVI-DVI cable. If it's white, it's a DVI connector. There should be a suitable port on the back of a 6950 (there is on mine).

If your new monitor has a DisplayPort (big D symbol next to the port), of HDMI connection, then you should be able to connect directly to the 6950 with the correct DisplayPort or HDMI cable.

Malmortius · 21 Jun 2011 at 12:56

I'm a moron. There was a little secret compartment under the graphics card box ¬_¬ my mistake. ill keep this open incase anything else goes wrong.

nelviss · 21 Jun 2011 at 12:57

you will need a dvi cable (dvi-d is for 120hz monitors), and you only need to use one port from you gfx card per monitor.

as for what happened i geuse your last card was vga hence you lace of cables but as you said you monitor is new im suprised it did not come with a dvi cable.

Malmortius · 21 Jun 2011 at 13:20

Another question guys. Do the graphics card drivers come ready installed?

stulid · 21 Jun 2011 at 13:23

Did you ask for a operating system to be installed? can you see the Catalyst control centre in the task bar? or right click the desktop, is the option there?

Malmortius · 21 Jun 2011 at 13:26

stulid said:
Did you ask for a operating system to be installed? can you see the Catalyst control centre in the task bar? or right click the desktop, is the option there?

Yes it is ;P (If its installed, do i need to update the drivers?)

Malmortius · 21 Jun 2011 at 13:32

I'm on my new computer as we speak. Huzzah. First thing ive done is download Microsoft security essentials.

Anything important i should really do?

stulid · 21 Jun 2011 at 13:40

Play games.

Firewall.

Windows Updates.

Malmortius · 21 Jun 2011 at 13:42

Im downloading Crysis =D See how bad it runs.

Malmortius · 21 Jun 2011 at 13:53

This is... insane. High graphics x8 AA. 50+ fps.

This is just.. im nerdgasming as we speak.

olivier renault · 21 Jun 2011 at 14:23

Just don't spray your nerd juices on the keyboard, or it might explode.

Malmortius · 21 Jun 2011 at 14:31

Haha.

Ahh, i'm so happy right now. Like a child on christmas morning.

Howitzer · 21 Jun 2011 at 14:38

I was like that lol. Still am any time I put in a new high-end game as it's the first up to par PC I've ever had haha. The feeling lasts at least a year then

Ch3m1c4L · 21 Jun 2011 at 14:48

Howitzer said:
I was like that lol. Still am any time I put in a new high-end game as it's the first up to par PC I've ever had haha. The feeling lasts at least a year then

Indeed it does, but that first game comes long (metro for me) that you cant max everything, it makes you want to upgrade again lol...I managed to resist by leaving the country and only having my laptop, then it only took 3 months before I caved and bought a load of 480s to replace my 295s

Malmortius · 21 Jun 2011 at 15:10

Ch3m1c4L said:
Indeed it does, but that first game comes long (metro for me) that you cant max everything, it makes you want to upgrade again lol...I managed to resist by leaving the country and only having my laptop, then it only took 3 months before I caved and bought a load of 480s to replace my 295s

Metro huh? i've heard of that. Why is it so hard to run?

Ch3m1c4L · 21 Jun 2011 at 16:25

its the new crysis when it comes to graphics horsepower required to run it.