I recently upgraded my graphics card from a GTX 970 to a 3070 Ti, but now my monitors aren't detecting the signal, and my keyboard keeps turning on and off. The 3070 Ti worked fine for my friend before I got it, and the 970 still functions perfectly. I've tried switching the BIOS settings to PCIe and PCIe Gen 3 several times, but nothing seems to work. Here's what I have: CPU: i7-3770, Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX, PSU: Corsair B650M. I've followed some troubleshooting steps, including using DDU to uninstall drivers. I'm considering upgrading my PSU but I'm unsure if that's the solution. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Before you go for a PSU upgrade, make sure that your current PSU is properly connected to the GPU. Sometimes it's just a loose cable causing these issues. Also, keep an eye on temperatures. Your motherboard and GPU should ideally have compatibility, but with such an old CPU, you might hit some roadblocks. If everything else fails, just try reinstalling the drivers again after removing them with DDU.
Try swapping back to your old card just to confirm everything's fine with your setup. Once you do, update your motherboard's BIOS and make sure all PCIe power connectors are securely connected to the GPU. Since your CPU is quite old, it's a bit of a gamble. While it should technically work with the 3070 Ti, the compatibility might be shaky. Just know, your CPU could bottleneck the GPU's performance significantly. If you really want to make the most of your new card, you might want to consider upgrading your entire build down the line. Maybe even look at something like an AM4 platform with a 5600X for a nice boost!
Yeah, updating the BIOS is a good step! Just keep in mind, your CPU could really hold back the 3070 Ti. You might want to think about upgrading other parts as well.
Thanks for the tips! I'll check the connections and keep an eye on the temps.