I recently upgraded my graphics card to an Asus Dual RX 580 8GB OC from an R9 280, but now whenever I try to boot up a game like CS2, my display turns off and the fans go to full speed. Here are my specs: Asus Dual RX 580 8GB OC, Intel i3 9100F CPU, and 16 GB of RAM. I have a few theories about what's going wrong. Could it be that my power supply can't handle the new GPU? Or maybe the GPU is too powerful for my CPU? I'm also wondering if there might be a bottleneck that's causing the CPU to overwork itself. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
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It’s worth checking if your GPU might be faulty, especially if you got it second-hand. Poor packaging during shipment often indicates mishandling. To check if it’s faulty, you can run a stress test with a tool like FurMark. If it crashes or you see artifacts, then there you go!
Have you run the AMD driver removal tool or DDU? It’s super important to get rid of any old drivers to avoid conflicts. You mentioned a factory reset, which should help, but I’d double-check just in case. Keeping your drivers up to date might solve the issue, especially if the game isn’t recognizing the new graphics card properly.
I’ll make sure everything is updated — thanks for the tip!
First off, what wattage is your power supply? That’s crucial because if it’s underpowered, it could definitely cause issues. You mentioned having a 500-watt supply, but are you running a lot of other devices off it? Also, it’s a good sign you noticed the GPU fans aren’t spinning — that might indicate a power issue too. Just to check, have you done anything to ensure the card is properly seated in the PCIe slot?
Exactly! Sometimes it’s just a matter of making sure everything is plugged in properly. If the GPU fans aren’t spinning on YouTube, that might mean they need more power while gaming.
Check the game settings as well to ensure it’s using your new GPU. Sometimes, the game can default to the integrated graphics options. You might need to tweak some settings in the game to make the most of your new card.
That makes sense. I’m not sure how to run those tests though. I’ll look into it.