Gtx 660ti Black screen

Tiernanism93

Hey guys.
New build..all came together except when using Aero theme in windows 7 I was getting a black screen and had to reboot...turning off Aero via safe mode allowed me to log in and update drivers which let's me use Aero effects now But when running the windows index score it black screens again...also same problem when testing minecraft on Max Fps

Monotype

Have you got the right power connectors connecting the PSU to the card?

bladesofglory

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

Hey guys.
New build..all came together except when using Aero theme in windows 7 I was getting a black screen and had to reboot...turning off Aero via safe mode allowed me to log in and update drivers which let's me use Aero effects now But when running the windows index score it black screens again...also same problem when testing minecraft on Max Fps

whats the load on the gpu? and temps? driver number?

Tiernanism93

bladesofglory wrote: »

whats the load on the gpu? and temps? driver number?

Gpu was very very cool ... how can I check the load??..also using the latest certified driver from nvidia. That gave me the best results ..I'm able to log on at least now without black screening ...only thing is now it black screen for Skyrim a little into the intro video

Monotype

It really sounds like it's not getting enough power...

bladesofglory

Monotype wrote: »

It really sounds like it's not getting enough power...

Could be alright, Process of elimination needs to be done. download and run Intel burn test, and run MSI Afterburner and/or GPU-Z while your running the test and monitor temps, see what you get?

If everything is ok, your psu could be faulty

Tiernanism93

bladesofglory wrote: »

Could be alright, Process of elimination needs to be done. download and run Intel burn test, and run MSI Afterburner and/or GPU-Z while your running the test and monitor temps, see what you get?

If everything is ok, your psu could be faulty

I really hope it isn't ..all new parts. 500w bequiet psu

Tiernanism93

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

I really hope it isn't ..all new parts. 500w bequiet psu

Using amd fx6300,will this affect Intel burn test?

Tiernanism93

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056945539

That is the link to my build if you guys are looking for spec ... only difference is i swapped out amd graphics card for the 660ti

game4it70

Nvidia have had problems with their drivers of late so it maybe whats causing your problem.

What drivers are you using now?

Tiernanism93

Version 320.49 WHQL

game4it70

Try these ones.
http://www.nvidia.com/object/win8-win7-winvista-64bit-326.41-beta-driver.html

It would be no harm to use drive sweeper first before installing the newer ones.
http://www.guru3d.com/files_get/guru3d_driver_sweeper_(no_installer),7.html

Tiernanism93

Will try that once i get logged in , its starting to black screen on the login now

game4it70

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

Will try that once i get logged in , its starting to black screen on the login now

Thats very odd,try safe mode.

Any problems when running just the generic VGA drivers before you installed the Nvidia ones?

Tiernanism93

absolutely no problems with generic drivers in windows 7 or 8 , cant access safe mode with windows 8 for some strange reason , il just reset my pc (strange ...it says a required drive partition is missing when i try to reset it)

game4it70

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

absolutely no problems with generic drivers in windows 7 or 8 , cant access safe mode with windows 8 for some strange reason , il just reset my pc (strange ...it says a required drive partition is missing when i try to reset it)

That would point towards drivers then hopefully and not a hardware fault.

As for the win 8 problem i'm clueless :P
Here is the first thing i found on how to do it.
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-boot-into-windows-8-safe-mode/

Tiernanism93

I found how to fix the windows 8 problem ... Installing windows seven seems to be the solution :P haha ...when everything is going wrong its best to laugh .. just installing windows 7 now , I am sick of windows 8

game4it70

Good solution better than if all else fails find a hammer approach

Tiernanism93

Windows 7 is nearly installed now , once that is done , il install the driver you suggested and then get back to you

game4it70

Good luck!

Tiernanism93

Now, i have installed windows 7 ,just running through mobo drivers installation , turned off automatic updates to make sure windows doesnt download the 660ti drivers

Tiernanism93

Update : i have now installed windows 7 , and the driver 326.41 ,all was fine until i decided to run the windows experience index , which it got through to about half way and it black screened ..

bladesofglory

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

Update : i have now installed windows 7 , and the driver 326.41 ,all was fine until i decided to run the windows experience index , which it got through to about half way and it black screened ..

you need to test that card with another PSU my friend,

Its a hard problem to narrow down, I myself have experience such issues and mainly it was down to Insufficient power, driver conflicts between hardware, RAM, etc.

Very much a pain though

game4it70

Ah ffs!:mad:

A pain i know but here are newer drivers again.
http://www.guru3d.com/files_details/geforce_326_58_beta_driver_download.html

Did you try the older drivers that came on the gpu disk as they might be better by being released before the dodgy drivers.

If that dosen't work then i'd be leaning towards hardware fault.

Tiernanism93

i also tried the drivers that came on the disk ... looking more like a GPU failure ..

bladesofglory

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

i also tried the drivers that came on the disk ... looking more like a GPU failure ..

I don't believe its GPU failure to be honest, id be more pointed towards at this stage !Power! or lack off

game4it70

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

i also tried the drivers that came on the disk ... looking more like a GPU failure ..

Silly question but is the 8pin atx seated well in the mobo socket?

Do you have access to another pc to test the gpu?

Psu could also be a problem.

Tiernanism93

funnily enough , each time i tested the pc , i tested it off a an extension lead , going to plug it directly into the socket now , see does it make a difference.

Tiernanism93

Il just check that now , i reckon i could get another pc actually ,BUT would have to use my psu

game4it70

Where abouts are you located as i could lend you a psu to test if you dont get anywhere.
(provided your not miles away from me :P)

Tiernanism93

Sligo town :P

game4it70

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

Sligo town :P

Oops, just a little past a few miles

Hopefully you will get it sorted without the need of an RMA of psu or gpu.

Tiernanism93

Just a tad :P well im trying those latest drivers you showed me , installing them now , i just dont understand why there is no problems until i run the WEI , like I played minecraft for about 30mins yesterday and tested farming simulator on windows 8 without a crash -_-

Its just so niggly

game4it70

When you run WEI it does stress the gpu alot so thats why its playing up.Whats causing it is another thing altogether.It also says the screen may go blank or flicker i think.

Gumbi

Have you connected BOTH 6 pin connectors to the graphics card?

Tiernanism93

@Gumbi yes i have

game4it70

Is it a factory OC'ed card?

Tiernanism93

http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/GTX660_TIDC22GD5/#support_Download

I dont think its factory OCed

game4it70

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/GTX660_TIDC22GD5/#support_Download

I dont think its factory OCed

Ok,its rare but sometimes the oc'ed ones need a touch more voltage.

Any luck with the latest driver?

Tiernanism93

Windows is installing updates .. 11 of 17 its slow but hey,its something to do :P ...

Tiernanism93

Installed updates , this time the aero theme(glass effects)were turned on but then on trying WEI it black screened , on reboot the aero theme was disabled and I cant enable it again.

Gumbi

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

Installed updates , this time the aero theme(glass effects)were turned on but then on trying WEI it black screened

Download and run Unigine valley. This will determine if it really is a GPU/PSU issue.

bladesofglory

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

Installed updates , this time the aero theme(glass effects)were turned on but then on trying WEI it black screened

You need to test with another PSU in order to eliminate the problem, Im sure some of the lads on here can help u out with that

game4it70

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

Installed updates , this time the aero theme(glass effects)were turned on but then on trying WEI it black screened , on reboot the aero theme was disabled and I cant enable it again.

I presume thats with the newest drivers?

If you try the valley benchmark run it with Gpuz running to monitor temps.
Under sensors tab set it to max.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/2252/techpowerup-gpu-z-v0-7-2/mirrors

Tiernanism93

Yes thats with the new drivers , ok il try that what am i looking out for??

game4it70

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

Yes thats with the new drivers , ok il try that what am i looking out for??

http://unigine.com/products/valley/download/

With gpuz running,just on the off chance its heat related.

Tiernanism93

unigine didnt install properly,says there is a .dll missing is it safe enough to pop online and download that .dll and put in the right system folders
also im running intel burn test now and nothing out of the ordinary

Gumbi

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

unigine didnt install properly,says there is a .dll missing is it safe enough to pop online and download that .dll and put in the right system folders
also im running intel burn test now and nothing out of the ordinary

I think you run the .dll name valley, not the .exe. I'm not sure though, don't have it in front of me.

game4it70

Tiernanism93 wrote: »

unigine didnt install properly,says there is a .dll missing is it safe enough to pop online and download that .dll and put in the right system folders
also im running intel burn test now and nothing out of the ordinary

Should be,what one is it and i can attach it on a post.

game4it70

Gumbi wrote: »

I think you run the .dll name valley, not the .exe. I'm not sure though, don't have it in front of me.

Good call,the shortcut i have on my desktop is is for "valley" a windows batch file.

Tiernanism93

MSVCP100.dll .. cpu is fine also