Recent content by sybomax

Well, that was stupid. I have a modular PSU and tried using a different Molex cable. That didn't work. I then set the x4 slot as x1 in the BIOS. That didn't work. I then installed the drivers which I hadn't done before and the card was immediately recognized. I just find it strange that Windows...

I recently put together a new build. Today I tried to install my Asus Essence STX sound card but it's not being detected. I know it works because I was using it in my prior PC. I tried re-seating it several times and made sure the molex connector was in properly. I checked under Device Manager...

Well, I had already checked the Gigabyte website and of the two BIOS updates they show for my motherboard, neither addresses video card issues. I've contacted Gigabyte about the problem to see if they have anything to say about it. I already breadboxed the system so I doubt it's a short circuit.

So you're saying the R9 in general may not be compatible as opposed to Gigabyte not playing nice with Sapphire - i.e. an R9 270 card by a different manufacturer will probably have the same issue?

Ok, I just tried putting the card in the PCI-E x4 slot and it seems to work fine. I then tried putting a different card (not PCI 3.0) in the x16 slot and that too worked. The difference with the second card though is that it's powered by the mobo and not the PSU. What would cause a card not to...

Hi everyone. I just put together a new build and I'm having an issue. When I power on, all the fans start spinning including on the video card. After about 20 seconds though it appears the system shuts down and then starts up again. After another 20 seconds it happens again and it is a continual...