Still looking for graphics card help!!!!

[2ndasscheek]

i just bought an nvidia 6800 and i cant get it to install. I've disabled the onboard removed all drivers and everything. But when i try to put the card in the screen either stays black or windows will sometimes load as soon as i try to install the drivers the comp will lock up or the monitor will go black! Any help would be apricated.

im running on an
AthlonXP 2800+@2.13Ghz
Fic AM35 mobo
512mb Corsair ram
apg 8x
pheonix award bios v6.00pg

 

[zephead]

what brand, model, and wattage power supply are you using?
if it's not a power issue, try booting windows in safe mode (press F8 as soon as the boot loader comes on) and uninstalling your old card first.

 

[mailpup]

Push your graphics card into the slot firmly to make sure it is installed all the way, just in case.

 

[2ndasscheek]

its ana apollo

its a normal 6800 hundered and i got an 500watt antec and trust me its in the slot right. I'm gonna return it most likely a dud.

 

[mailpup]

Many higher end graphics cards require a separate connection to the power supply. Does yours and is it plugged in?

 

[2ndasscheek]

yep

yes it is and if it aint it makes a loud screech till the computer is cut off.

 

[zephead]

running a graphics card without the supplemental power attached is likely to damage the card

 

[compguy]

Power cable 4 video cards

Zephead just thought I've mention that when I got my radeon x850 xt I had the same problem and when I did research I found out that the video card needed a power cable going 2 my power supply. Just thought I would mention this.... :grinthumb

 

[zephead]

said radeon is one sweet card, hope you are enjoying it!

 

[compguy]

I'am very much :giddy: :giddy: :giddy: