XFX 8800GT compatible?

sui14th SG

i just DIY a new com but my graphic card doesnt seem compatible with my motherboard even through it got PCI-e slot for the card. just showing blank on my monitor.

motherboard: Asus P5VD2 - X
graphic cards: XFX 8800GT aph dog edt.
processor: C2D 2.33
RAM: 1G.B
PSU: 550W

i swaped and tested with my fren motherboard and it's work with his Asus P5LD2 - X.

was wondering y his motherboard spec lower then mine but it can works. isst this batch of Asus P5VD2 - X something goes wrong in the manufacture?

Help~?

the.owl SG

your motherboard got PCI-E 16x?

[DVD] SG

200% incompatible. Don’t cry, all is not lost.. I will take that card of your hands for $20.

orionlight SG

Don't listen to the nonsense above, your card is compatible Laughing

orionlight SG

Hmm what PSU are you using, there may be insufficient power for the card

sui14th SG

yup, there's one PCI-e 16x and a PCI-e 1x

lolx.. i really going to cry if i sell it $20 to u.. worst maybe i go jump from 20th floor..

the.owl SG

then maybe PSU not enough poewr.

sui14th SG

i went back the shop and asked.. they say is the diff chipset used on the motherboard...

lolx?

orionlight SG

Possible since it's a VIA chipset, maybe you want to try flashing to the latest BIOS?

sui14th SG

flashing?

the.owl SG

ask them to explain clearly? I dunno wtf that is supposed to mean, the salesperson there should do his job and answer all your doubts and tell u how to fix problem.

sui14th SG

what to do? it's Sim Lim Sq... Sad .. they look at me as if i have no money to buy...

anyway, i going to buy another another board..

thx for all the help.. =)

Farmerseed SG

8800GT should have a 6-pin independent socket to draw power from the PSU. Mine gave a loud cranking alarm and the LCD screen goes blank when i tested the card without this coonnection on purpose Very Happy

As for the VIA chipset update i am not very sure. Inever liked or owned a VIA based board. Its like throwing away XP for Vista at times like these. Razz

I read some where that the 8800GT needs a recommended spec of 20amps at the 12V rail but mine do fine with a psu rating of 16amps.