Radeon X1950 IceQ 3 - Red Light

The Dark Shape · 05-31-2009, 09:03 PM

Hi, gang. I should preface this with the fact I'm an utter newbie in terms of actually getting into my tower and playing around. Please... be gentle.

I just upgraded my video card from the Radeon HD 3450 to the X1950. But when I try to connect to my monitor via DVI, it doesn't recognize (the monitor says "No VGA Cable Attached"). I then saw that the X1950's red light fires up immediately upon starting the system, and it doesn't go out.

Here's my setup:

Video Card: HIS Radeon X1950 IceQ 3 Turbo
CPU: 2.50 Ghz Intel Core2 Quad Q8300
Motherboard: Dell Inc. 0FM586
RAM: 6 Gigs

Any help at all is greatly appreciated. Feel free to condescend, as long as it makes me smarter! :)

**emosun** · 05-31-2009, 09:34 PM

What power supply are you using? Did you plug the power connector into the card?

The Dark Shape · 05-31-2009, 09:35 PM

I'm using the motherboard's internal power supply, which I'm rapidly discovering is probably the issue. How do I find my motherboard's power output?

**emosun** · 05-31-2009, 09:44 PM

The motherboards internal power supply? Motherboards do not provide there own power. Or output any power. What I need is the make/model/ and wattage of the power supply thats in the machine.

The Dark Shape · 06-01-2009, 12:34 AM

It's an Inspiron 530. I believe the power supply outputs 350 watts.

The Dark Shape · 06-01-2009, 01:04 AM

It's a Liteon, model number PS-9351-2. Output is 350w.

My PSU doesn't have the 6-in to hook into the X1950. Is there some kind of adapter, or do I need an entirely new PSU?

**emosun** · 06-01-2009, 06:22 AM

Yea that power supply isn't good enough for that card. The card needs a decent quality 500w or higher with 26 amps on the 12v rail and to be 80+ certified.

Also , if the card is brand new you should consider taking it back for a different one. While the x1950 is an upgrade in terms of speed , it's a downgrade in terms of supported technologies. The card is about 4 or 5 years old and actually is no longer supported with drivers updates. Also because it's older it uses a lot of power and doesn't deliver as much performance as newer cards that use less power. Something like a 4670 would be more ideal.

05-31-2009, 09:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Dark Shape Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Vista 64-bit	Radeon X1950 IceQ 3 - Red Light Hi, gang. I should preface this with the fact I'm an utter newbie in terms of actually getting into my tower and playing around. Please... be gentle. I just upgraded my video card from the Radeon HD 3450 to the X1950. But when I try to connect to my monitor via DVI, it doesn't recognize (the monitor says "No VGA Cable Attached"). I then saw that the X1950's red light fires up immediately upon starting the system, and it doesn't go out. Here's my setup: Video Card: HIS Radeon X1950 IceQ 3 Turbo CPU: 2.50 Ghz Intel Core2 Quad Q8300 Motherboard: Dell Inc. 0FM586 RAM: 6 Gigs Any help at all is greatly appreciated. Feel free to condescend, as long as it makes me smarter! :)

05-31-2009, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,013 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Radeon X1950 IceQ 3 - Red Light What power supply are you using? Did you plug the power connector into the card? __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

05-31-2009, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
The Dark Shape Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Vista 64-bit	Re: Radeon X1950 IceQ 3 - Red Light I'm using the motherboard's internal power supply, which I'm rapidly discovering is probably the issue. How do I find my motherboard's power output?

05-31-2009, 09:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,013 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Radeon X1950 IceQ 3 - Red Light The motherboards internal power supply? Motherboards do not provide there own power. Or output any power. What I need is the make/model/ and wattage of the power supply thats in the machine. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

06-01-2009, 12:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
The Dark Shape Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Vista 64-bit	Re: Radeon X1950 IceQ 3 - Red Light It's an Inspiron 530. I believe the power supply outputs 350 watts.

06-01-2009, 01:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
The Dark Shape Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4 OS: Vista 64-bit	Re: Radeon X1950 IceQ 3 - Red Light It's a Liteon, model number PS-9351-2. Output is 350w. My PSU doesn't have the 6-in to hook into the X1950. Is there some kind of adapter, or do I need an entirely new PSU? Last edited by The Dark Shape; 06-01-2009 at 01:17 AM.

06-01-2009, 06:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 7,013 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Radeon X1950 IceQ 3 - Red Light Yea that power supply isn't good enough for that card. The card needs a decent quality 500w or higher with 26 amps on the 12v rail and to be 80+ certified. Also , if the card is brand new you should consider taking it back for a different one. While the x1950 is an upgrade in terms of speed , it's a downgrade in terms of supported technologies. The card is about 4 or 5 years old and actually is no longer supported with drivers updates. Also because it's older it uses a lot of power and doesn't deliver as much performance as newer cards that use less power. Something like a 4670 would be more ideal. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list