Gf 8600gt pcie 512mb 128 ddr2 tv/dvi

I just got this card and tried to boot it and it wont work....
The computer seems to go through the normal boot process but i get a black screen and no pic.....
not even at bios...its still a black screen...it tries to switch to screens normally....but it stays black.....

{{ Let me explain the one before....you know when you boot to bios and then the pc flickers to a new screen and then flickers to a XP boot screen....
Well my new card stays black.. but it still flickers when its suppose to swich screens...}}

Ive tried it on 2 different systems and different bios settings...2 different monitors and it still wont show a pic....
Can you guys help...is it dead or just trippin....
Ps i removed the heatsink cleaned off the old thr pate and applied a new coat..still the same.....

Here are my specs...
CPU -- DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000
MB -- Abit--AN52- -- socket AM2
MEM -- 2G..DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM
SND -- cr sbla aud 2 plt ed,,
VID -- ati 1300x --512 ddr2 - Pcie
DVD -- LITE-ON DVDRW LH-16W1P
PS+ -- 400w Dynex
CASE - Raidmaxx- Scorpio -Atx case

 

What type of video card were you using before the GF8600? Is the 8600 new? Can you post the exact make and model of the video card? I know it's nVidia, but who made it: eVGA? BFG? MSI? Asus? XFX? Do you even get a BIOS/POST screen? Does the video card you were using before the 8600 still work? Try powering down, unplug the power cord, and remove the new video card. Make sure the contacts (the pins that goes in the slot) are clean and check to see if any are badly scratched or damaged. If it look good, firmly (but carefully) lock it back in to the slot and be sure it's all the way in; check the clip at the rear of the PCIe video slot and make sure it's "clipped" (that means the card is all the way in). If the 8600 has a power plug, make sure that it's plugged in to the power supply. If it still doesn't work, power down again, unplug the power cord again, and clear the BIOS using the on-board jumper. If clearing the BIOS doesn't help, see if a friend will let you pop it in their PC for a minute to see if it works.... anyway, let us know what happens after you try the few things I've suggested, and answering the questions I asked will help us help you!

:confused

Good luck!!!

EDIT- I just re-read your post, and you said you tried it on 2 other systems.... you mean on 2 totally different motherboards, right? If so, then the card may very well be DOA. If it does the exact same thing on 2 or 3 different motherboards, it's a safe bet that the card is dead.

 

PS+ -- 400w Dynex

thats why ^ check the amp rateing on th 12+ that card needs @ least 20-30 amps on the +12 +12v2 ect

also is the pcie power connector plug'd in

 

Hi dlb..
..{What type of video card were you using before the GF8600?}}
I was using a ATI X1300 512M DDR2 PCI-E....
i still am using it....the GF8600 is going to be a new build....i was just testing it on a working systm first...

..{{ Can you post the exact make and model of the video card? ..}}
I dont have the box or any paper...
it just reads ..Gf 8600gt pcie 512mb 128 ddr2 tv/dvi on a sticker on the back along with serial #.....

..{{ Does the video card you were using before the 8600 stil....}}}}
Yes and it boots fine....

The contac pins look fairly good and the card does not requirer a power plug.....

...{{ then the card may very well be DOA...}}}....
Ive had a dead card before and the screen stays black constantly.....
But this card the screen stays black and after a few minutes it blinks black as if it were still working normally but it dosent send a pic....



Hello rjc862003......

.......PS+ -- 400w Dynex
thats why ^ check the amp rateing on th 12+ that card needs @ least 20-30 amps on the +12 +12v2 ect
also is the pcie power connector plug'd in
Reply With Quote.......................

Really .... i have a ATI X1300 512M DDR2 PCI-E plugged in and it runs fine.....
Do you think a Antec ps will work....
its a Antec True 380S - 380w...
or a Xcase -EB 600 --- 600w...
I have both.......

PS.....pcie power conect.. not part of this card......

 

/me feels stupid

/me stops drinking the egg nog

 

Actually, it could be that the power supply isn't strong enough, but I have used plenty of 8600 cards on 400w power supplies and they've always at least posted and gone in to BIOS. Under an intense load while gaming, I could see the card maybe cutting out or locking up with a weak PSU, but it should at least post. The 8600s aren't really that power hungry, and the ATI 1300 is a low end card that would run fine on just about any power supply. Considering the 8600 card didn't work in any other systems, and the fact that the card is probably used ("I don't have the box or any paper"), it's a safe bet that the card is dead. If you knew the brand, you could possibly return it under warranty. XFX has a lifetime warranty which is transferable so it applies if you bought the card used (restrictions apply; visit this link and enter your location and product series for info), BFG has up to a lifetime warranty if the card was registered (more info here), eVGA has a lifetime warranty also (more info here), and the other OEMs have a minimum of 1yr warranties, Asus has a 3yr warranty on their video cards.... alternatively, give it back to whoever you got it from and demand a refund!

 

Thanks alot dlb....
Im just going to return it....
If it wont boot to bios its not wort it.....

 

Well the minimum PSU required to run an 8600gt is 400w, so it could be the PSU if it's not working to full potential.

So fit a new PSU at least 500w

 

I donno if this will help but I used to have an 8600GT, I had the GIGABYTE 8600GT 512MB DDR2 ver, does yours have a "silent pipe" on it or is it defo a heat sink? If it has "Silent Pipe II" on it then it's a GIGABYTE they are unique to the GIGABYTE models I belive

The 8600GT served me well since it's reliese, except on my 1440x900 moniter, it was low on FPS.

If your need to replace it on a budget the Zotac 9600GT 512 DDR3 is a great card, much faster. I only got rid of it for the Saphire HD 4870 because it couldn't play GTA IV on high graphics.

:major2-Bit-Geek:major

 

That PSU should be find if i am correct the 8600 GT doesn't need an external power hookup, my brothers machine a Dell E520 which has a smaller PSU (~305 watt I think) runs an GIGABYTE GV-NX86T256H GeForce 8600 GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI-E fine the motherboard has a label max 75 watts printed above the PCI-E slot. SO your PSU should be fine. I recommend RMAing the video card

 

Thank you All for your advice......
I decided to give it a last try and remove the Htsnk from the vid card...
Remove the old paste ...apply new paste...re mount it on the pc
Add a 600W Psu.....and see what it does........

Still the same thing .....I am declairing it dead and am going to by a new one....
I thank you all for your advice...I tried to revive it but the little bugger wouldnt fight......
Oh welll....plenty of 512ddr and 1g vid cards waiting for a new owner.....
THANKS AGAIN GUYS.....

 

Hey guys im giving it a last shot......
I remember reading that if a vid card is black but if the pc still goes through the normal boot process...its the vid bios......
I think mine was OC pass the safe point......
Do you know where i can get vid bios files for a Gf 8600gt pcie 512mb....
I already tried Techpower up website and they had only one bios.....
I want to try some more......
The card is already damaged....whats the harm ..it wont fry my pc....
Id like the org.. bios if you know where to download it.....