Computer won't start with graphics Card.

[Frostkillz]

Hi, I have 2 computers and whenever I put the graphics card (only one i have) into either of them, they will not start. They start fine on their own without the graphics card. Also i recently got some money and would like to buy a new part to raid but I don't have much and i'm not sure what i need to buy and i wouldn't want to order the wrong part. The card I have is a GeForce GT 120, and the computer with the largest Power supply is 450w. Thanks in advance!

Edit: Whenever i try to start it up on the computer it came in, the fan makes a "whirring" noise for about a second and then stops. Doesn't light up at all.

[Kaleid]

What do you mean by, "they won't start?"

Does the computer POST? Does it just show a black screen? Does the computer not power up at all?

[Frostkillz]

They don't start up. No lights, nothing. I hear the fan spin for a second and that's the only thing that that happens.

---------- Post added 2011-12-16 at 08:13 PM ----------

I'm just gonna go ahead and order a new graphics card and hope for the best

[jesusxenu]

try resting your CMOS. There should be a 3pin setup with a jumper labeled "CLEAR CMOS" or "RESET BIOS". This is very helpful when a computer fails to even enter POST/BIOS.

Unplug the computer, swap the jumper over for a few seconds, then return the jumper to its original position. If you fail to find the jumper (or even a switch on newer motherboards) the CMOS battery (small, round, shiny thingy, looks like a watch battery) can be manually removed.

[jesusxenu]

Make sure you supplied power to the back of the video card (if applicable). Also, reset CMOS battery (however, I'm doubting this, as they boot fine with the integrated chips)

[nalle]

Sounds just like when I upgraded my PC with some new stuff (but I kept the graphics card I had before).

In my case it was my PSU that couldn't supply all the parts with enough power when I plugged in my graphics card.


Sounds like you have the same, or a similar, problem.

[OhpUldum]

What is the graphics card?
What is the power supply in each computer?
What are the system specs for each computer?

[Tharkash]

This definitely sounds like the powersupply can't support it.

[Anuibus]

This definitely sounds like the powersupply can't support it.

even a 450w PSU should be able to handle a GT 120