Problem with GTX 570 in new build

jamesy505

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I've spent the last 3 nights trying to build my first PC.

I had a problem last night when I tried to power on for first time - I got the message "no video input".

Finally got round it by removing the graphics card (gtx570). Now when I a lot it back it I get the same message. Is the graphics card faulty, or is it likely I've not seated it right?

It's in the top slot, but there seems to be clip (similar to memory slot) that I'm not convinced it clicking fully into place but at the same time won't budge.

Any advice please ?

Any thanks to those who helped me last night troubleshoot. It was really appreciated.
 
Surveyor said:
For anyone attempting to help with this there's a previous thread with attempts to get it sorted which may answer a lot of questions:

Need help with new build
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Yes there is, but this is now specific to the GFX card as I done as you suggested and removed the card for the inboard graphics.

I'm able to take my pc in on Monday to work but would rather try and get sorted myself.
 
Maxi011 said:
You say it doesn't feel like its clicking in right so maybe it isn't.
You could try pushing harder, I know when I put my 480 in because it was a big card it took a bit of force to lock it into place.
You should feel it click if you have done it right and the card should be nice and level.
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It defo didnt feel like the memory sticks clicking into place.

Surveyor said:
If the graphics card is fitted correctly then the clip at the rear of the PCI-E slot should fit over the rear part of the graphics card connector to hold it in place.



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Thanks for the photo. With the card out I can see that but dont believe I felt the click as described above.


R088ieS86 said:
Sorry to hear you haven't sorted it yet mate.
It sounds like the card isn't getting enough power, whether it be the card or the PSUs fault.
With your PSU did you get 2x 6pin PCI-E cables and 2x 6+2pin cables? (all red)
try using the 6+2pin cables just to make sure the other ones aren't faulty.
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Thanks mate, im further forward as with the onboard graphics i've now been able to install windows etc and at least get the pc working.

Three days ago I never knew what SATA was, PCI etc so its all new to me. Thats why when I'm asked questions I dont really understand them.

But im learning :-)

I have two 6pin PCI cables (well one cable two adapters) going into the graphics card. Does the 6+2 go into the PSU?
 
I'll take another look later. I think the standoffs are ok, Everything else sits fine.
I think if I remove my Gelid cooler it will give me more space as I'm a little hampered due to it's size.

I'll post later. But again, thanks for your help last night or early this morning.
 
Ok think I'm losing it.

I got the 570 installed, but only through plugging the monitor into a dvi adapter and straight into the card, instead if into the motherboard I/O.

I tried to install Nvidia drivers but I keep losing video input signal and computer constantly restarts as it's losing signal.

When I remove the dvi adapter and plug monitor into motherboard, I'm back to square one
 
My device manager shows the 570. I've started up in safe mode with networking to try and update the drivers, hoping this might fix it
 
cmndr_andi said:
Are all the RAM modules fully inserted and secure?

Also, which RAM slots did you use?
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Yes, used the first available two on the left (one black one blue. I thought I had to use same coloured slots for two sticks, but the DRAM light stayed on until I moved it.

PC recognises 8gb
 
Ram moved to the blue slots.

When I start my pc now it restarts just as the windows logo comes, then power from keyboard goes and system reboots.

I then get the "no video input message" again
 
Got into Bios. Says CPU temp is 44. MB is 25.

CPU fan is running. I installed a Gelid cooler instead of supplied CPU one.

Just looking for the CMOS jumper
 
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