New video card problem -> computer does not boot after connecting GTS 450

[alwaysab]

Hi,

I have a pentium D 3.4GHZ running on a mercury PI945GCM motherboard.

I recently upgraded my graphics card from ATI radeon HD 2600 to Zotac - 450GTS PCIE 2.0 1GB card

I also bought a cooler master 460W SMPS to support the 6pin input to the card.
When i connect the card without the additional power i am able to boot from the on board graphics chipset.

however soon as i connect the 6 pin power to the graphics card i am not able to boot at all . the display doesn't come . even bios is not loaded and the computer turns off in 5 - 10 sec

I have checked on my friend's PC that the card and the SMPS are in working condition

Please help
Thanks
Abhay

 

[rohnib]

HElp same problem.

Help i have he same problem and same configuration as yours.
Did you get your problem solved ??
i have 450 watts supply.
still it's not booting please help.
Vet. ortedid

 

[alwaysab]

Yes i did get the problem solved. Not a very good solution though.

Apparently my motherboard did not support the graphics card. The chipset was alright but apparently the manufacturer ( Mercury was the problem ) i upgraded to a gigabyte 40m combo ( a decent and cost effective option).

These graphics cards also require a 22V supply . Normal 400-500W Power units do not give that they have only 1 12V supply..

I had to upgrade to a coolermaster 450/500 W supply .. it gives 2 12 V supplies ..

and now it works.. the card is great though