New build, no signal to monitor

[wookiee87]

Update just in case I'm overlooking anything.

Couldn't get a Red Devil replacement for another week due to stock issues so I've opted for the Sapphire Nitro+ instead. This should also allow me to avoid replacing my PSU

looking at the new card the boost clocks are pretty similar to the devil, both cards run 1770mhz base and 2010 max boost, although i will admit it does state a minimum 650watt psu required, see how it goes but if you notice stange behavoir from you pc after installation i'd look at a highter wattage psu to be safe

 

[freddie64]

Try using two separate PCIE power cables if you still have problems with the new GPU.

There are a few threads where this has solved similar/same problems.

 

[tamzzy]

There are a few threads where this has solved similar/same problems.

The issue was solved in this way because the PSU in question had multi rails.
In this case, the PSU is an RM650x, which is a single rail PSU. Therefore unlikely to make a difference

 

[freddie64]

The issue was solved in this way because the PSU in question had multi rails.
In this case, the PSU is an RM650x, which is a single rail PSU. Therefore unlikely to make a difference

Ah. Don't know much about PSU's but thought it was worth a shot.

Thanks for explaining the difference.

 

[tamzzy]

 

[Anderson256]

Quick update, got the new Sapphire Nitro+ and all has been well for a few days now

Question though, I noticed in some build videos someone said it's important the 3600X stock fan is installed with the AMD tab(logo) to the side closest the I/O shield. Is this true? Or is it just to save space in case of large RAM modules?

 

[wookiee87]

Quick update, got the new Sapphire Nitro+ and all has been well for a few days now

Question though, I noticed in some build videos someone said it's important the 3600X stock fan is installed with the AMD tab(logo) to the side closest the I/O shield. Is this true? Or is it just to save space in case of large RAM modules?

which cooler do you have, the stealth or wraith cooler, tbh it wont matter which direction you mount it. If you had a cooler with heatpipes then there is a need to line the heatpipes up with the chiplets thus allowing slightly better temps, but it's marginal tbh, watercooling however does make a diffrence which direction you mount it you want the inlet to be over the chiplets as that will get a constant flow of cool water, thus reduced core temps

 

[Anderson256]

which cooler do you have, the stealth or wraith cooler, tbh it wont matter which direction you mount it. If you had a cooler with heatpipes then there is a need to line the heatpipes up with the chiplets thus allowing slightly better temps, but it's marginal tbh, watercooling however does make a diffrence which direction you mount it you want the inlet to be over the chiplets as that will get a constant flow of cool water, thus reduced core temps

It's the Stealth Wraith. Good to know, I guessed as much but just in case I fit it wrong I've heard some horror stories about bending pins when it comes to removal. This puts my mind at ease, thanks man

 

[wookiee87]

It's the Stealth Wraith. Good to know, I guessed as much but just in case I fit it wrong I've heard some horror stories about bending pins when it comes to removal. This puts my mind at ease, thanks man

yeah wont lie which ever cooler including waterblocks are used with amd chips you run the risk of ripping out your cpu, it's always best wiggle the cooler back and forth first, that way you weaken the bond between it and the cpu, something i didnt do with my 3900x i did rip it out of the socket during waterblock removal thank god the cpu wanst damaged and its still working to this day

 

[lee32uk]

the only thing i would look at would be the psu, check it can output the correct amps for the devil card, just looked on powercolors website and for the 5700xt red devil varant it sugests a 700watt psu, looking at your spec you have a 650watt unit, not sure but the lower wattage could've damaged the card, if you do opt for a replacment i'd look at a 700w psu just for peace of mind

https://www.powercolor.com/product?id=1565160726#spe

scroll down near the bottom and click specficatons page in this section near the bottom it has psu requiments.

other than the above your system spec seems pretty solid to be fair, just have a look at the psu

You can pretty much ignore any 'Manufacturers' suggested requirements. They grossly overestimate to compensate for people using subpar units. A 550W psu is perfectly fine for that gpu.

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/powercolor-radeon-rx-5700-xt-red-devil/31.html

 

[wookiee87]

You can pretty much ignore any 'Manufacturers' suggested requirements. They grossly overestimate to compensate for people using subpar units. A 550W psu is perfectly fine for that gpu.

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/powercolor-radeon-rx-5700-xt-red-devil/31.html

hmm compare that to bit-tech's review of the card and they have around 130w more power draw under total load than techpowerup at stock and if you look at the overclocking results the total power draw is nearly 425w (423w actually), checking the test setups between both and they are using a 9900k at 4.9ghz for bit-tech and 5ghz for techpowerup, mobo's differ slightly and ram is quite diffrent bit-tech use 3200mhz quad kit and techpowerup uses at a guess dual kit at 3867mhz (they dont specify manufacture or number of sticks) , and for some reason i cant find overclocked power draw on techpowerups website, only overclocking?

https://bit-tech.net/reviews/tech/graphics/powercolor-radeon-rx-5700-xt-red-devil-review/10/ (power and thermals)
https://bit-tech.net/reviews/tech/graphics/powercolor-radeon-rx-5700-xt-red-devil-review/11/ (overclocking and power)

also you have to take into account any kind of cpu overclocking, yes its amd so it wont be big but it will add more power needed which will push up near that 550w figure under load, its not smart runng any psu with so little capacity, if you upgrade any signifigant component you'll porperly exceed the psu capacity and not relising could cause damage, i've said eariler in this thread that its always a good idea to have around 100w extra on any psu that way you should be covered for at leat one upgrade down the line

 

[lee32uk]

hmm compare that to bit-tech's review of the card and they have around 130w more power draw under total load than techpowerup at stock and if you look at the overclocking results the total power draw is nearly 425w (423w actually), checking the test setups between both and they are using a 9900k at 4.9ghz for bit-tech and 5ghz for techpowerup, mobo's differ slightly and ram is quite diffrent bit-tech use 3200mhz quad kit and techpowerup uses at a guess dual kit at 3867mhz (they dont specify manufacture or number of sticks) , and for some reason i cant find overclocked power draw on techpowerups website, only overclocking?

https://bit-tech.net/reviews/tech/graphics/powercolor-radeon-rx-5700-xt-red-devil-review/10/ (power and thermals)
https://bit-tech.net/reviews/tech/graphics/powercolor-radeon-rx-5700-xt-red-devil-review/11/ (overclocking and power)

also you have to take into account any kind of cpu overclocking, yes its amd so it wont be big but it will add more power needed which will push up near that 550w figure under load, its not smart runng any psu with so little capacity, if you upgrade any signifigant component you'll porperly exceed the psu capacity and not relising could cause damage, i've said eariler in this thread that its always a good idea to have around 100w extra on any psu that way you should be covered for at leat one upgrade down the line

So if an overclocked 9900K @ 4.9GHz and overclocked 5700XT is only pulling 423W why would you say 550W is not enough ? The AMD 3600X cpu won't pull as much as a 9900K. And overclocking ram doesn't add much to the total.

 

[The Old School Gamer]

I was happily gaming away when suddenly it powered off. Now when I power it on all I see is "No signal" on my monitor.

Your old GFX card may of overheated.

• Check the operating temps of your new GFX card underload, make sure your not running too toasty.
• Check the airflow arrangement of your case, adjust as necessary.

On the PSU front I measure the maximum power draw underload at the wall socket with a adapter.
My general rule of thumb is not to exceed more than 90% of a PSUs rated capacity.
Normally I'll plan for 20-25% overhead provision though.