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Problems with R9 Nano

twoodster said:
Errr, 3 years I think. If it was the power supply though I don't understand why my R9 280x would work fine - especially as it uses more power under load.

Tried the older drivers and the same problem anyway.
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The nano may need a cleaner 12V supply due to it's more refined power usage, etc.

You could try overclocking your 280X and see if it can handle that.
 
PSU should be fine in wattage. However,the VS series are horrible PSUs - they use really low quality caps and IIRC they are the worst platform made by CWT.

But first I would try and see if you have not got a duff card - it can happen. I would try and use another PSU first before if you have one to hand or know someone with another system.
 
ViRuS2k said:
Well the issue is defo PSU error issue
put the 280x back in and overclock it then test it and see if you get the same error.
if you dont, = GPU power issue on the nano card.

also make sure your not daisy chaining the 8pin power connectors, make sure those 8pin connectors are not linked.
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incorrect.

Kernel power has be caused by PSu, Bad Memory or even corrupt hdd files. Seen it happen. Even saw this week happen on a CPU fan fail. its very generic. on a side note my first ever intel cpu cooler fail...
 
I don't see why the psu's the issue. before buying a new one I'd get the nano tested in another pc. I'm using a Corsair TX850 v2 that's a good 4 years old with my Fury pro and it hasn't missed a beat so everyone trying to blame the psu is a bit off. I heard the newer RM models had issues due to the capacitors which is why they use new ones in the rmi's but an old 750 watt Corsair model won't have issues with the Nano's power usage.
It may well be a psu problem but I'd look elsewhere before buying another especially seeing as the card is new and it is fine with the older card.
 
If it copes fine with the 380, it should certainly cope with the Nano. I can't believe that people are pointing the finger at that and I bet if he got a new PSU, he would still have the issue.

Like Nasha says, beg borrow or steal a friends computer and try your GPU in there. I am sure you will find out if it is a duff card that way and at least you can eliminate lots of potential problems as well.
 
twoodster said:
If I did get a new power supply what would be recommended?
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from experience with many servers with this error

Generally i find its either
Driver related
Os related
or RAM/HDD issue

if i was you do the followin:

1.Redo all drivers related to graphics.
2. Retest
3. Not working? Create a image of your current os. (reinstall a new fresh os)
4. fixed? use that
5. Not fixed?
6. go back to your image if you wish
7 this will isolate H/W issue
8 test Ram with memtest
9. Test HDD/SSD
9. Open the PC up and watch it boot/games might see somthing you would miss.

^ do above
i do this everytime i get this issue,
biggest culrpit is Ram/HDD failing then OS/driver corruption. then lastly once a CPU fan failing
 
Hi all! Firstly, thanks for all your thoughts/suggestions - much appreciated! Just to say that I ended up returning the card and they've confirmed that it was faulty. Replacement should arrive tomorrow so hopefully all will be ok :)
 
twoodster said:
Hi all! Firstly, thanks for all your thoughts/suggestions - much appreciated! Just to say that I ended up returning the card and they've confirmed that it was faulty. Replacement should arrive tomorrow so hopefully all will be ok :)
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Good stuff :)
 
Well, here is my story.
2 weeks ago I got my XFX Nano, everything was nice. It whines but runs cool. When I was playing LOL, nothing was overclocked suddenly my computer restarted but couldn't turn back on again. Turned out my newly assembled i7 6700K died. My PSU was evga G2 550w.
 
Have ordered a XFX TS 750W 80 Plus Gold power supply from OC just to give that a go. I've never had a problem with a dodgy graphics card before, so two in a row seems a bit unlikely.
 
twoodster said:
Have ordered a XFX TS 750W 80 Plus Gold power supply from OC just to give that a go. I've never had a problem with a dodgy graphics card before, so two in a row seems a bit unlikely.
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But they confirmed it was faulty so will keep an eye on this thread.
 
Gregster said:
It could be an overheating issue. Make sure your temps are ok. That PSU should be more than enough. Run memtest as well overnight to rule out bad memory.
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'Overheating issue' Lol.

Most likely the PSU isn't up to snuff. At the OP I run my Nano on high quality 520W. Not just about the wattage.
 
speeduk said:
But they confirmed it was faulty so will keep an eye on this thread.
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Yeah very odd that, i just can't see the PSU being the problem, as it powers a 280X fine, and they use more power, 650w is easily enough for a Nano, but getting 2x in a row doing the exact same thing, is well odd too.
 
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