I recently bought a used GTX 1050 Ti 4GB and paired it with a prebuilt setup. I'm located in Asia, and some of the components aren't very familiar here, particularly the power supply. Here's my configuration:
- **CPU:** Ryzen 5 4600G
- **Motherboard:** Huananzhi A320M-VH (not a well-known brand)
- **Power Supply:** 350W generic PSU
- **RAM:** 16GB DDR4 RAM from Kingston
The computer boots without any issues, and I made adjustments in the BIOS already. The GPU fans spin normally, but I can't get any display. I've tried both HDMI and DisplayPort connections. When I checked Device Manager, it only shows my integrated GPU. I really need some advice on what to do next!
4 Answers
So, when you check Device Manager, is there really no indication of the GPU being detected? It might just be that the card itself is dead. If the GPU still spins, that’s a good sign, but seeing only your integrated GPU listed worries me.
Have you opened up the GPU to check for any damage or missing parts? Sometimes, people sell them without ensuring everything is intact.
Did you check the BIOS to see if the GPU is recognized there? Also, you might want to try using NVIDIA’s software to automatically detect and install drivers for your GPU.
I did try downloading the drivers, but it said 'device not detected.' It's frustrating!
Given that you are using a Huananzhi motherboard and a generic 350W power supply, it’s possible that your GPU isn’t receiving enough power. Make sure the PCIe slot is prioritized in the BIOS settings over the integrated graphics. Reseating the GPU might help too. Also, check whether the GPU needs a 6-pin power connector that your power supply might not have. If the fans are working but it's not showing up in Device Manager, you might want to clear the CMOS to re-detect hardware.
I tried tweaking the BIOS, but it’s tricky since it's not user-friendly like other brands. The first time I booted it was in Chinese!
Yeah, it spins fine, but Device Manager only shows the integrated graphics. I'm really confused!