Hey everyone! I'm reaching out for some help connecting the power supply unit (PSU) cables to the GPU in my girlfriend's computer. We're not sure which specific cables to order since she no longer has the original box with the PSU and its cables. The PC has been experiencing frequent crashes, showing a black screen with a 'No signal' message during intense gaming sessions. Here are the details of the setup:
- **GPU**: RTX 3070 Ti
- **PSU**: Bequiet! Straight Power 11, Model: E11-850W
Currently, the setup has a single 12-pin cable from the PSU going into PCIe1, which then splits into two 6+2 connectors, effectively making it one 12-pin connection for the GPU. I'm considering replacing the cable in PCIe1 with another 12-pin cable and using both PCIe outputs from the PSU to potentially distribute power better to the GPU. Is this the right approach, or am I missing something? Any guidance would be appreciated! I'm new to posting here, so if you need more info or pictures, just let me know! Thanks in advance!
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Hey! The 'No signal' issue could very well be related to the GPU itself rather than just the cables. Have you thought about running a stress test like FurMark? It might help you see if the GPU is the culprit. Also, if you haven't done so already, try using DDU to clean the NVIDIA drivers and reinstall them. If this crash happens during certain games but not others, that could also give you clues. Just a thought: has this been an ongoing issue since you got the PC, or something new?
Thanks for the tips! I actually tried testing with OCCT, and while most tests run fine, the 3D adaptive one crashes pretty quickly. I did the DDU method too, but it didn't help. So far, the crashes are just happening with Blizzard games mostly, but it has been a long-standing issue. Might have to look into the GPU more.