Solved Graphic Card not working in a computer but working on another.

[aforl]

Okay, basically I've this computer, with card Geforce GT220. Its been working fine, till one day there's no image in the monitor when I switched on the computer. I opened up the case, everythings plugged in correctly, nothing came loose.

I then switched the cable to the onboard GPU of the computer, and the computer is working fine (of course except that it is without the Geforce GT220).. So I thought it must have been the Geforce GT220 problem.

I then plugged the Geforce GT220 onto another computer, and to my surprise, that computer actually worked and the GT220 is actually working fine.

So now what's the likely problem? Any info you guys may need? Appreciate any help over here.

 

[quickdraw2011]

Turn off the computer. Unplug the power. Remove the video card. Connect both PC and monitor to VGA connections. Plug in the power cord. Start computer. Is there a picture?

 

[aforl]

The video card is already removed... I'm no longer using the GT220.

 

[Katherinez212]

Remove you cookies or use some kind of good cleaner then apply..hope it will work after this.
Thanks

 

[ReviverSoft]

Well, the PSU would be my next suspect. Are you able to post the make/model no. of the Power Supply?

The other computer you tried it on, probably has a better power supply with more Amps. on the +12v rail.

You might also want to give the video card a good cleaning using a can of compressed air.

 

[aforl]

The problem is I've used the Power Supply before with this Graphic Card... And now that I'm using the onboard GPU, the computer is working.

PSU: Acbel 470W

 

[James7679]

If I am not mistaken, the GT220 is powered by the PCI-E slot. It is not powered by the PSU. I would first try cleaning out the PCI-E slot with some canned air. If that doesn't work, I would try putting the card in a different slot, if available.

Post back with the results please.

 

[quickdraw2011]

Check in Device Manager for problems.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/96442-device-manager-finding-unknown-devices.html

Are you getting any error messages?

 

[aforl]

I tried cleaning the PCIE slot and putting the card back in... And miraculously it worked.

Lol, I don't know why, it wasn't dusty/dirty before cleaning but anyway... Hopefully its because of some dust and not some other huge problems. thanks guys.

 

[quickdraw2011]

Glad to see your up and running again!

SOLVED

 

[aforl]

Once again thanks all who bothered to help Appreciate them.

 

[James7679]

I tried cleaning the PCIE slot and putting the card back in... And miraculously it worked.

Lol, I don't know why, it wasn't dusty/dirty before cleaning but anyway... Hopefully its because of some dust and not some other huge problems. thanks guys.

Glad to hear you got this sorted. A little dust in the right/wrong spot can wreak havoc on a system.

 

[moazim]

same problem..

i have exactly the same problem plz help me out....

Okay, basically I've this computer, with card Geforce GT220. Its been working fine, till one day there's no image in the monitor when I switched on the computer. I opened up the case, everythings plugged in correctly, nothing came loose.

I then switched the cable to the onboard GPU of the computer, and the computer is working fine (of course except that it is without the Geforce GT220).. So I thought it must have been the Geforce GT220 problem.

I then plugged the Geforce GT220 onto another computer, and to my surprise, that computer actually worked and the GT220 is actually working fine.

So now what's the likely problem? Any info you guys may need? Appreciate any help over here.

 

[moazim]

can u plz help me... i have xfx nvidia geforce 9500 gt 1gb ddr2... 2 days ago it became totally dead, my pc do not start when it is put but pc works fine with on board VGA... plz reply...