Firefx

hi,
I've just bought a XFX Geforce 7600GT (PCI-e), installed it and my computer doesn't detect it.
My MB is an ECS Geforce6100SM-M2 with onboard graphics.
I've set the onboard GPU to "Enable if no ext. GPU" and set the primary display to PCI-e but it's still not detected. In windows i disabled the Onboard GPU but when i boot i now get "Default Monitor" instead of nForce 405. The Card's fan runs so there must be power going to it, (PSU is 400W)
Can anyone help me?,
thanks.

FreoHeaveho

I assume you have installed the drivers?

If not here: http://us.download.nvidia.com/Window...glish_whql.exe

Firefx

Just installed them, but the card still isn't detected.
Those drivers have reduced the nforce 405 onboard GPU to 4bit @ 640x400

FreoHeaveho

Ok

1. Download (or keep this if you still have it): http://us.download.nvidia.com/Window...glish_whql.exe
   
2. Download this: http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=745
   
3. Run Driver Cleaner it for nVidia and ATi drivers.
   
4. Restart in Safe Mode (tap F8 on start)
   
5. Install the nViidia driver.
   
6. Restart.

dai

your power supply needs to be putting out a min of 26amps on the 12v+ line[s] to run the card
it also needs to be a quality brand

Firefx

Well on the PSU label it says:
+12V 20A MAX (The brand is Win Power)

I cleaned the drivers, booted in safemode and installed the drivers.
Still got 4Bit 640x400

dai

winpower are low quality and it's not supplying enough amps on the 12v+ line
you need something like this in there
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139004

Firefx

I was looking at the BFG version of the 7600GT and they say only 20A are required. Is there any other thing that might be stopping the card being recognised?

FreoHeaveho

clear the cmos and see if that helps.

dai

i prefer to go on nvidia and ati recommendations for power which is a min 26-28a

Firefx

So with that PSU, i can't use the card?

dai

see if you can borrow a supply with the 26a output to try in it

Firefx

I'll try but that's kinda hard. If not then...thats £50 out of the window.

dai

to run underpowered or with a low quality supply could cost you multiples of that figure when the supply goes

Firefx

If i were to buy a PSU with a dedicated PCI-e cable, will that supply enouh Amps to the Card?
And is there any decent (but reasonbly priced) PSU's in UK Shops?

FreoHeaveho

FireFx, please read the PSU Info in my sig and make a selection there, otherwise state the intended brand and model of psu you will be selecting and we'll tell you if it will match your requirements.