"new" Graphics card, Monitor no signal

PseudoBug · 12-17-2007, 06:34 AM

Recently a friend of mine got a brand new pc and said I could have his old graphics card. My current card is a fx 5600 and his old card is a 6800 (gt I think) both cards are AGP so I was hoping that with this minor update I could play some of the great games previously denied to me.
The problem is when I installed the card, my monitor will not read it, the fan on the card moves but the monitor just says. "no signal". The monitor is a 17" plug and play CRT monitor, which is about a year and a half old and works fine with the old 5600. The card worked on his old computer, but it could be something that happened to the card in in transit but I have absolutely no idea.
Thanks a lot for the help, it's extremely appreciated.

**manic** · 12-17-2007, 07:01 AM

Theres a extra power lead, or two with that card, make sure its
plugged in. That card has more of a power draw as well, you might
not have enough power.

PseudoBug · 12-17-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manic

Theres a extra power lead, or two with that card, make sure its
plugged in. That card has more of a power draw as well, you might
not have enough power.

Where would the other lead be plugged in? and if I didn't have enough power how could I fix this?
Thanks for the help, but you're going to have to hold my hand I'm a tad useless. :D

**Jtsou** · 12-17-2007, 12:18 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowIm...-RX+Video+Card

That one has a molex power connector, i think all AGP that require extra power do.

alt · 12-17-2007, 12:23 PM

IF power is connected properly. First things first, try re-seating the card.

dai · 12-17-2007, 12:38 PM

check the psu is putting out a min of 18amps on the 12v+ line

12-17-2007, 06:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
PseudoBug Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: Win xp	"new" Graphics card, Monitor no signal Recently a friend of mine got a brand new pc and said I could have his old graphics card. My current card is a fx 5600 and his old card is a 6800 (gt I think) both cards are AGP so I was hoping that with this minor update I could play some of the great games previously denied to me. The problem is when I installed the card, my monitor will not read it, the fan on the card moves but the monitor just says. "no signal". The monitor is a 17" plug and play CRT monitor, which is about a year and a half old and works fine with the old 5600. The card worked on his old computer, but it could be something that happened to the card in in transit but I have absolutely no idea. Thanks a lot for the help, it's extremely appreciated.

12-17-2007, 07:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,244 OS: xp	Re: "new" Graphics card, Monitor no signal Theres a extra power lead, or two with that card, make sure its plugged in. That card has more of a power draw as well, you might not have enough power. __________________

12-17-2007, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jtsou Hardware Specialist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 1,214 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: "new" Graphics card, Monitor no signal http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowIm...-RX+Video+Card That one has a molex power connector, i think all AGP that require extra power do. __________________ CPU-Z-----GPU-Z-----CoreTemp-----Speedfan

12-17-2007, 12:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
alt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 255 OS: Hackintosh, FC11, Ubuntu, Win7ULTI64	Re: "new" Graphics card, Monitor no signal IF power is connected properly. First things first, try re-seating the card.

12-17-2007, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,597 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: "new" Graphics card, Monitor no signal check the psu is putting out a min of 18amps on the 12v+ line __________________