Sapphire Radeon 5670 not working in my computer.

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SMGOwnage

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Hi, I recently purchased a Brand New Radeon 5670. It is listed on the box that it needs a minimum of 400W PSU. I installed it into my computer but the PSU was only 300W. To my expectations the PC wouldnt P.O.S.T.

I thought that was normal. So I swapped PSU's with the family computer which has a 400W PSU and installed that into my computer. Turned on PC and it didn't P.O.S.T again.

I swapped the PSU's back into their normal computers.

But the funny thing is when I put the Graphics card into the family computer it ran fine. Installed latest drivers and card was working brilliantly.

So whats my problem? Motherboard gone dodgy? PSU?? Help me out here guys.

Thanks
 
What is the brand and model of computer you are trying to put it in? Whats the exact model of video card?
 
Hey I'm on an iPod so excuse the dodgy spell check :D

I have a HP built system. I think it's a "a5020" or something similar to that. The specs Are:

Pentium 4 631 @ 3.0 GHZ
ECS ALhena5
2 GB DDR2 RAM
300 HIPRO PSU I'll grab the exact model number later.
And. Regular HDD.

Exact model of my video card is:
Sapphire HD RADEON 5670 DDR3 1GB

If you need anymore info just ask. :D
 
But what I dont get is that it works in the family computer with the 400W PSU and when I tried it in my computer I also disconnected my HDD and DVD Driveand still didn't POST. If I could get my hands on a better PSU I would but I may have to ask a friend but I dunno if he even has a better one than mine.

Thanks for responding though. :D
 
No haven't tested a new card yet but can confirm its not a bad card. I'm thinking the mobo is outdated aswell. Could there be any way that I can fix it? Like reseting BIOS settings or something like that?

Thanks for help so far :D
 
SMGOwnage said:
No haven't tested a new card yet but can confirm its not a bad card. I'm thinking the mobo is outdated aswell. Could there be any way that I can fix it? Like reseting BIOS settings or something like that?

Thanks for help so far :D
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Definitely try that first. Many times the problems is software rather than hardware.
 
Ok just tried clearing BIOS Settings but that didn't work. Looks like its time for a new Motherboard and PSU.

I'm wanting a good motherboard for around 60-90 dollars that can support DDR3 and LGA1155, or at least Sandy bridge processors.

And a good but cheap PSU at about 500W-600W.

EDIT: I'm in Australia so only Australian sellers please :D
 
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