I'm having trouble booting up my new setup and I think my RX 9060 XT GPU might be the issue. Initially, I thought it was a power connection problem because ChatGPT keeps insisting there's no such thing as a 9060 XT GPU, which feels really frustrating. I've attached a screenshot of my conversation with it, and I even linked to the Amazon listing where I bought the card. I'm confused since this is my first build—should I ignore the AI's advice? Right now, everything is working except for the GPU; it's not spinning up any fans, although my cooler is functioning fine. I'm using an 8-prong PCIe connector (6+2) connected to my Seasonic Vertex PX-1000 power supply. I've also diagnosed some RAM issues, which I resolved, but I'm still stuck. Any insights would be appreciated!
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It sounds like you're facing a common issue when building a PC for the first time. First off, don’t stress too much about what ChatGPT says; it can be useful but it's not infallible! Make sure that the 6+2 PCIe connector is fully plugged into the GPU—sometimes if it's not seated properly, it won't get power. Also, check that the connectors on the PSU side are secure too. Is there a way for you to test the GPU in another system just to rule out that your card is actually functional? That could help isolate your problem further.
Also, it might be a good chance to see if your motherboard has any diagnostic LEDs or beeps—those can give you clues on what might be wrong. It’s smart to test your build outside the case, as you did, to rule out short-circuits. Lastly, try booting without the GPU installed and see if you can get a display using the motherboard outputs. That could help you determine if the motherboard or CPU is at fault.
I totally get your frustration with AI suggestions. It's important to remember that AI can sometimes misinterpret details. If the GPU fans are only spinning when you turn off the PSU, it can indicate it's receiving power but isn’t working correctly during normal operation. Did you check if the GPU is the primary display device in BIOS? If you're still having issues, you might also want to double-check if anything is obstructing the GPU’s seating in the PCIe slot.
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