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I tried swapping graphics cards... I ran into a problem.
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The new card is in and when I start my pc, I get a black screen. I tried uninstalling old drivers and program associated with the old card. Still no image on monitor. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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We are going to need a bit more info than the nothing you gave us.

What's your old card?
What's your new card?
What's your PC Specs?
Are the old drivers fully un-installed?
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Craig wrote We are going to need a bit more info than the nothing you gave us.

What's your old card?
What's your new card?
What's your PC Specs?
Are the old drivers fully un-installed?


Ok sorry for the lack of info. I'm going to try to plug in my old gta pics card and get you specs.

BTW I appreciate any help in advance. I rather not bring my PC to best buy.


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The on-board video would suffice for doing that.

Just make sure that the PCI clip was completely clipped and the power connections are fully inserted. It's a common issue and a very easy one to make.
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Craig wrote The on-board video would suffice for doing that.

Just make sure that the PCI clip was completely clipped and the power connections are fully inserted. It's a common issue and a very easy one to make.


See I have a large blown up screen right now. I don't know what clip your talking about. I almost wish I could video chat with you.
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It won't look like this due to my motherboard. But you get the point.

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Make sure that clips in when you insert the GPU.
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Craig wrote It won't look like this due to my motherboard. But you get the point.

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Make sure that clips in when you insert the GPU.


Yes I understand. Mine is clipped in. I checked that first. Now when I take the old card out how do I get video to my monitor. Do I use bios? And how do I make sure I don't fail lol.
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Also the fan just spins on the new one.
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If the fans spin that's a good sign.

How many of the outputs have you tried?

DVI / HDMI / DisplayPort / VGA (really?)
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Craig wrote If the fans spin that's a good sign.

How many of the outputs have you tried?

DVI / HDMI / DisplayPort / VGA (really?)


I haven't tried all. Should i? I juse tried HDMI.
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