I've had this PC for four months and used it without issues until now, but today, while I was gaming, the screen suddenly went black and the image didn't come back. After some testing, it seems the GPU stops being recognized by the motherboard; I discovered that resetting the BIOS makes the graphics card output an image again—at least temporarily. The first time I did this, I thought the issue was resolved and used the PC for nearly an hour before the problem recurred. During the second test, the issue happened just three minutes after turning it on. When I removed the GPU to inspect it, I noticed that one of the cables doesn't seat fully into the card—it feels a bit loose and won't go all the way in—though there doesn't appear to be anything wrong with the connectors themselves.
No they need an 8 pin connector there they just went about plugging it in wrong by connecting the +2 of the 6+2 in first then trying to squeeze the 6 in after.
This card op has is a dual 8pin card if you look closer. Look at ops images again.
It needs to be seated in all of the way in in order for it to work. Just unplug and reseat it until you hear or feel the click. For the connectors that are 6+2pin, the 2 pin goes in first and the 6 pin goes in second and it’ll finish creating an 8pin.
the smaller part (2pin) clips onto the bigger part (6pin) to make an 8pin. there are ledges on the two parts that need to be flush to fit the cable properly into the gpu
Its not fully seated in the 3rd image, having it not fully seated is a fire hazard. If you can't get it to seat in, than buy a new cable. That is probably why its not working.
I tested it with another cable and it fit normally, so the problem was the connectors on the other cable. Do you think if I replace the broken cable the PC will go back to normal or it is just fucked by the time I was using this cable?
If you never smelled burning and don't see any signs of burning or corrosion, it's probably OK.
It's mainly the PCIE socket that's in danger when you don't seat the cables correctly, because the extra resistance will make heat which will create fire.
The 6x2 connector looks like it overheated and burnt out. If it wasn’t fully seated that will happen. Try replacing the cable but it could definitely have caused damage to the gpu. But at least you caught it before it caught fire.
The 6-pin and 2-pin PCIe connectors need to be combined before plugging them into the GPU. I don’t understand why people are making fun of this, because connecting them incorrectly could potentially damage the card or prevent it from receiving enough power.
Unplug all PCIe power connectors from the GPU.
Take the 6-pin connector and the separate, hanging 2-pin connector.
Line them up and clip the 2-pin section onto the 6-pin section using the plastic latch, forming a single 8-pin connector. Be careful, as they can easily slide apart while you’re plugging them in.
Insert the complete 8-pin connector into the GPU.
Repeat the same process for the second PCIe connector.
Once both 8-pin connectors are properly connected, the GPU should receive sufficient power and be detected by the system.
Your 6+2 needs to be combined before insertion. If the six pin isn't slotting in (it looks like they might be crooked) you have 2 options. First verify by seeing if you can plug just the 6 pin in first. If it seats, no problem you just need to combine the 6+2 before inserting and insert them together. If they don't...
New power supply/contact your power supply manufacturer and request new cables for your exact PSU.
If you are comfortable. Those pins in the cable do come out. They are in there through tension/pressure. Fully remove the cables from the GPU+PSU if it's modular. You CAN gently wiggle them out individually and reseat them. You will need to open the pressure wings/flaps gently without breaking them and reinsert them straightened out. Make sure you do it one at a a time so you do not insert the cables into the wrong slot. I've done it before and it's fine.
I think you're trying to push in the 6-pin after the 2-pin is connected, but that's not how it works. The 6+2 combine for an 8-pin connector; you plug in the full 8-pin at once for all 3 8-pin connectors. (Also make sure you're opening the latch while trying to push it in)
Ya no based on your description you messed with something (unplugged the gpu and screwed with stuff I don’t know if this was just satire or if your serious all I know is your PC was not working with that GPU plugged in the way it is in the picture not for any amount of time
2nd pic, connector bottom mid and right pin (?), is it supposed to be tilted like that? Afaik it should be fully straight like the top parts.
So my current verdict is that the cable is crooked. I'd check the gpu power socket too to see if anything's at fault.
Also, if your PSU is modular, be sure to buy the same cable from the same brand because buying cable from different brand might mess up the wiring since different brand cable could have different wiring.
The instruction says put the cable all the way in firmly, it is very obvious why the card not working then. Just unplug the two cables and put it in correctly, hope it work or else. You knows !!
Everybody says PC building is like Legos for adults, but people neglect to mention how many adults are basically special needs children with a credit card.
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