sandman55

Have you tried another PCI slot for size? I find sometimes they are hard to plug in and I am frightened of breaking something so I get a pressure pack of electronic cleaner that evaporates and leaves no residue (CO Contact Cleaner made my CRC Australia it says Precision Electronic Cleaning Solvent). I spray the contacts and the socket and while it is still wet I insert the card and I find it lubricates the card going in. There may be a similar product in your part of the world just make sure it leaves no residue and not oily. Also I don't know your expertise but don't forget to avoid static charge ground yourself to the case and don't work on carpet.