New build pci express wont work

[jforsee]

I just built a new system and I cant get the PCI EXPRESS card to work and I have tryed two cards, no luck the monitor doesn't come on.

Ok here my specs on the PC:

Computer Case
Black AZZA Solano 1000 ATX Full Tower Computer Case CSAZ-1000, 10x 5.25in Bays, Bottom-mounted Power Supply
Ultra-efficiency Cooling System:
1 x 230mm Blue LED top fan (exhaust)
1 x 230mm Blue LED side fan (intake)
2x 140mm Blue LED front fan (intake), providing exceptional air flow to cool the HDD
1 x 120mm Blue LED rear fan (exhaust)

Power Supply
650Watt Dual Core / Quad Core Certified Power Supply

Mother Board
ECS GEFORCE 7050M-M PHENOM QUAD CORE Mother Board
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 7550 2.5GHz

Processor
ECS 7050M-M AMD DUAL CORE X2 7550 Processor

Processor Fan
ARCTIC COOLING FREEZER FAN FOR AMD CPU

Ram Memory-DDR2 800
4GB DDR2 PC2 6400 800MHZ KIT 2x2GB CHIPS
Upgradeable to 16 GB.


I'm trying to install a PCI EXPRESS CARD: NVIDIA FX 8600GT

OS: MICROSOFT VISTA ULTIMATE 64BIT


Ok here what Ive tryed doing:

1. Disabled and or uninstastalled onboard
2. Installed Drivers
3. Reset CMOS
4. Changed BIO setting to PCI EXPRESS
5. Installed PCI EXPRESS Drivers

Whats left to try?
The monitor doesn't come on and if I using onboard & put in the PCI EXPRESS card plug and play doesn't find it. and theres no power to be plugged in from the Video card and I tryed two different cards that both work previously, and when plugged in the fan works on the video card.

I'm Stuck what shall I try next, I know it's gotta be some Lil thing I'm not doing or haven't tryed and I got an email from the mother board company if I decide its the slot not working I can ship the board back to them, but thats worse case scenario, I don't think its the board, or least I hope that aint the problem.

Got any suggestion?

[glc]

What brand and model is that power supply? Do you have all required power connectors hooked up, both to the motherboard and the video card? Does it work with onboard video?

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[AMGrbaowska]

I have never used an ecs mobo but I almost did but then I looked here and saw that they are of poor quality, although if you have used it for a while and with other cards im not entirely sure.

[jforsee]

POWER SUPPLY: Chiefmax 16-18db (A) EN60950
650Watt Dual Core / Quad Core Certified Power Supply

Yes it does have the plug for the PCI X its plugged in next to the processor. Every thing is plugged up right.The on-board video is working but I had have problems with the driver if window updates the driver the screen flickers. but the PC doesn't recognize the PCI X but the fan working on the card. but the monitor don't come on.

[jforsee]

The Motherboard company wants me to send it back to them saying maybe the slots bad.
dude its gotta be a setting or something I hate to have to gut the PC and send it back and wait two weeks...... I hope someone can help me out, If I do all of that and its not the slot I'm frustrated.

[glc]

That power supply is garbage. There is no such thing as a quality 650 watt PSU for much less than $100. Between that and a ECS motherboard, you have 2 strikes........

Does the VIDEO CARD have a PCI-E power socket? If so, you have to use it.

NEVER accept driver updates from Windows Update.

[jforsee]

I asked for advice to fix my problem & not to be put down because of the quality of product I purchased.

[shadowpr]

You weren't put down, the quality of the parts was.

Poor quality parts could lead to problems, and that's the reason that we are pointing them out to you.

[glc]

I call it as I see it from 15 years of experience, and if you don't like it, sorry about that. My advice is always genuine.

The time to research parts quality is BEFORE you buy them.

[jforsee]

No problem at least I know now, I can deal with replacing the PS but are the ECS motherboards really that bad? Its just drepressing after a new build if you know what I mean.
should I ask for a refund on the motherboard since I returning it. What motherbourd would you recommend to go with my processor & ram?

[jforsee]

Originally Posted by glc That power supply is garbage. There is no such thing as a quality 650 watt PSU for much less than $100. Between that and a ECS motherboard, you have 2 strikes........ Does the VIDEO CARD have a PCI-E power socket? If so, you have to use it. NEVER accept driver updates from Windows Update.

No the Video card doesn't have a PCI-E power socket

[glc]

I don't do AMD builds so I can't give you a specific recommendation, but I can tell you that an Asus would be the best bet. You will pay more, but you get what you pay for. If you can get a refund on the ECS and the power supply, I really would recommend you do it.

If you have a case with a bottom mounted PSU, you have to consider cable length. Unfortunately, most budget PSU's that are well made have short cables. This one would work VERY well:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151034