CheesyWeasel Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Hi there, I recently bought a new graphics card (GeForce 9600gt) and a new power supply to go with it (CX400W). Everything I read indicated that it would be strong enough to power the card; it met the recommended wattage and exceeded the 26Amps required on the +12V rail. All the power calculators indicated that it should be enough for my system. However, when I try to install the card and turn the pc on the card's bios flashes up momentarily, then flashes off, then on again a couple more times and then the power cuts out suddenly. I've checked all the connectors, the 6-pin connector is in, the card is seated and the computer works fine with the new PSU and my old graphics card (a GeForce 8500) in. Have I undershot the power requirements here? It doesn't seem like a fault with the PSU since it works fine with the old card. The new card has been tested and works fine in another computer as well. I greatly appreciate any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Can you post your current MOBO outside the case on a non conductive surface? You may have a shorting or grounding issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheesyWeasel Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Yeah, it seems to POST okay as long as the new card isn't in. Been running with it for a few days now with the old card and haven't had any other problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted May 27, 2009 Corsair Employees Share Posted May 27, 2009 Any way you can test the video card in a different system just to make sure that the card itself is not causing the problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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