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Re: Startup problems
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 10:07 am
by Hunter
I've found a solution: A CD case! I noticed that pushing the GPU up a little bit prevents it from failing at startup. So I just jammed something in there that fits perfectly between the floor and the underside of the graphics card. Hey presto, computer works again.
Re: Startup problems
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:46 pm
by Top Gun
Three cheers for MacGuyver!
Re: Startup problems
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:34 pm
by Matthew
Er... Your GPU sits flush on the bottom of the case? I'm surprised it doesn't overheat.
Re: Startup problems
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:47 pm
by Hunter
No it's in the middle. I am using a CD case (standing up on it's side) to apply continous pressure to the GPU's underside so it is now firmly in the slot without any 'drooping'...
Re: Startup problems
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:02 pm
by Matthew
That's... Odd. The GPU should be just fine free standing. Just to be sure, you did screw it into the back of the case, right?
Re: Startup problems
Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:25 pm
by Hunter
Doesn't matter how tight it's screwed in there - it doesn't start at all without applying pressure.
It works perfectly now.