I built a PC that worked, then I took the graphics card out, and put it into a different PC, now I put it back into this PC and it won't show signal, will run with integrated graphics, only one graphics card slot. What might be the issue?? I'll pay 10 bucks whoever can help me fix it, thanks. Graphics card is a EVGA GeForce GTX 960.

This is based on a older post 4 years ago where someone got gaming working on non video out cards, posted in PCMR. Alot of the information is outdated now, so I have updated it for fall of 2024.

Anyways, some background on me, I mainly work in machine learning, so I have alot of gpus that are non video out, and "only" have pcie cuda, which isn't really usable for games, until now.

I have decided to make a updated guide on how to game and utilize these non video out cards for gaming, as they are effectively copies of common consumer grade cards, just with ridiculous amounts of vram, at half the cost. I have listed some comparison specs below for some of the cards I have.

• NVIDIA Tesla M40 (24gb vram/80$) is comparable to GTX Titan X (12gb vram/150$)
• NVIDIA Tesla K80 (12+12gb vram/30$) is comparable to 2x GTX 980 Ti (6gb vram/90$+90$) in a SLI configuration
• NVIDIA Tesla V100 (36gb vram/1.6k) is comparable to RTX Titan (24gb vram/600$)

To be fair, that V100 is not the best value in comparison, I just had it lying around so I used that in my testing.

Now, to get started we need to go over some requirements and caveats first.

• Most of the cards listed above have no fan, and require a server config to cool it.
  • In my testing, im using a PowerEdge r730 server configuration with these cards, with a regedit mod to run windows 11 on it.
  • You can use a 3d printed fan shroud to cool it, however keep in mind the card will be very long if you use this method, (~15")
  • I recommend using a PCIE gpu cooler, as shown in this image here
• You need a second GPU for video output. If you have integrated graphics or similar, that also works as well.
  • In my setup, I had a second nvidia gpu from a similar generation (quadro p400) that I picked up for 20$ on ebay, you dont need anything fancy for this
  • If you are using 2 gpus instead of integrated graphics, YOU NEED TO BE RUNNING WINDOWS 11, you will not be able to select your GPU otherwise
• x8/x16 slot lanes only, and if you use a k80/m60 it has to be x16
• Most server GPUs use EPS 12v power instead of pcie 6 pin, so you will need a adapter, and make sure your PSU can handle the power draw of these server cards
• Oh also, this was a major problem I faced, make sure your mobo supports 4gb decoding and its turned on in BIOS, else your system wont post. Also make sure your mobo supports BAR space at/above 32GB!! (m40 requires, as well as most maxwell and above gpus)
• Also, you will need to manually specify every game with the server gpu via settings, im not sure how to set a default yet, if you know how to please leave a comment and I will edit this!!

How to set this up:

• Before we get started, im going to drop my system specs here so you know what im working with
  • R730 Server Mobo
  • 32gb ddr4 ram
  • 1x Quadro P400
  • 1x Tesla M40 GPU
  • 2x Intel Xeon E5-2650 V4 (24 core, 48 thread)

1. First of all, make sure you have windows 11 installed, and its up to date for security updates and stuff, so we dont run into issues down the line. Make sure above 4gb decoding is also enabled in bios.
2. IGPU Users:
   1. Make sure to set it in bios as primary so it doesnt get disabled when you plug in the new GPU
3. Dual GPU Users:
   1. Make sure to install the drivers for the display GPU first, to ensure we dont run into compatibility issues down the line
   2. Go to NVIDIA's website, and install the required GPU driver for the display gpu. After install, restart your PC and continue with the steps
4. Go to NVIDIAs website and install the newest driver for your server gpu, use the manual driver search to find it. (installing multiple gpu drivers on top of each other is usually ok in this case)
5. By default, most of these GPU's run in TCC (Compute Mode) so we need to change that
   1. Open Powershell/CMD Prompt as a Administrator
   2. Run the command "nvidia-smi -L" to get a list of GPUs and their respective ID numbers (in my case, my p400 was under id 0, and my m40 was under id 1)
   3. Once you have the GPU id, use the command "nvidia-smi -g # -dm 0" to change it into WDDM mode (display mode). Replace the # in that command with the id number of your server gpu found in the step above (in my case, my command looked like "nvidia-smi -g 1 -dm 0")
   4. If successful, it should say so and ask for a reboot, and if so make sure to reboot ASAP
6. Now if you open task manager, you should be able to see your server card in there, confirm this to make sure everything is working ok, if it isnt follow the steps below:
   1. This is likely due to a NVIDIA driver restriction, you can simply install "NVIDIA RTX / Quadro -> Quadro Series -> Quadro M6000 -> windows 11" GPU driver instead, and then redo step 5, and continue on
7. Now, you need to assign the game executable to the GPU
8. Go to Settings -> System -> Display
9. Scroll down and click on the Graphics Setting option
10. Find the executable (.exe) of the game you want to run, and assign your server card to it, image linked here
11. You are all setup to start playing games on your server card now!

Some final thoughts and results

• I dont consider myself a very like, intensive gamer so alot of games I play are kinda light, so I have really dont a proper benchmark.
  • However, in my m40 setup, I was able to clock 120fps on hitman 2 with full graphics and 2x super sampling (92% utilization), and 160fps in trackmania with full graphics (71% utilization).
  • And of course it preformed well in roblox and fortnite and whatever but you can probably run those on integrated graphics.
  • I have yet to test these on Optifine Minecraft but I cant seem to find the game executable, which is one downside of this method.
• Geforce experience does not work, however RTX desktop manager and ChatRTX both function fine
• Assigning web browers to a server GPU does not work well at all
• I managed to do a light overclock on it, but it doesnt work all too well
• Make sure not to get the GRID series of cards, those are horrible

Please leave a comment if you have any questions, and I will try my best to answer!

I found a setup but the pnly problem is i can find a cheap 120hz monito, i cant find a 120hz monitor in general. my budget for the monitor is 130 CAD, please help me find a 120hz, or even if its 144hz for under 130 CAD.

I have a relatively new computer (a few weeks old now) whenever I turn it on it almost always fails to boot, runs diagnostics, finds nothing wrong, restarts, and maybe boot fails a few more times before successfully turning on. I have no idea what's causing this.

I have a Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 with an i5-6500 CPU that I picked up refurbished about a year or so ago to use for a basic home computer and to run Home Assistant for home automations. I made some basic hardware upgrades to it, more ram, SSD, etc. It is currently running windows 10 and is incompatible with windows 11 due to the TPM requirement and the i5-6500 is not compatible.

Looking ahead to the supposed windows 10 end of life next October. I want to stay with a machine that is currently supported via its operating system. My question is, would it be worth it / possible to upgrade the motherboard / processor in my current M900 or just purchase another refurbished machine that is windows 11 ready?

I'm new to the build your own computer / hardware side of the world and get a little overwhelmed when I start doing research on what is out there and options. Opinions are appreciated but please explain like I am five.

Ok, so i recently built a new computer, and money was short on the graphics card so i am reusing my 1060, should i consider upgrading for the 3060 or get another GPU?

for those who are wondering my specs are

CPU: Intel Core i5-9400f

Ram: XPG D41 2x8 @ 3000MHz

MoBo: ASRock B365 Pro-4 F

PSU: Corsair CV750W

GPU: GALAX GTX 1060 3GB

I have a i7-3770, and a 1660 ti super that i borrowed from a friend. I'm running Rise of the Tomb Raider's Benchmarks and i'm noticing not only that the GPU was running a little hot, theres this weird ringing like noise that i have no idea what is. I just got the MSI MAG a650bn power supply and the antec nx200m matx case for my upcoming build (5600x and 4060), so temporarily i moved things from my old case to my new one. This ringing happened on the old 550w psu i used before and its happening on the new one too, so its definitely not the psu.

before this test i just had the stock fan setup, 2 intake and one exhaust, and noticed the gpu was running hot, so i put into 2 exhaust on top ( since hot air rises ). I'm not entirely sure if that solved the thermal issue. I'd love any fan configuration ideas cause i don't want my thermals at the temps they are right now. Does anyone know why the GPU is making this ringing noise? Do i need to undervolt?

I've got a Video of it as well if anyone is wondering what exactly the noise sounds like.

My friend and I were playing games on my wifi earlier and he randomly disconnected and it won’t let him reconnect. He’s able to connect to other WiFi’s and my wifi is allowing other devices. I’ve tried troubleshooting and stuff but it’s not working

Every time I open my pc this amd app opens up, there’s no settings within the app to have it not do that and I also am not able to disable it in my “open on startup” apps in my pc settings

My motherboard doesn’t have enough slots for fans and I need an Extender. If this one isn’t recommended please show me one that will work. I need one with 4 slots and a CPU Fan slot.

As the administrator for our various medical practices, I’m concerned about the system requirements for Windows 11 Pro. Our computers are over 12 years old, and I’m struggling to communicate to our doctors the urgent need for new systems. Upgrading is essential not only for receiving security updates and Remote Desktop Protocol updates but also for maintaining HIPAA compliance.

It feels unjust that we are being pushed to replace functioning equipment simply because Microsoft has set new requirements. I would appreciate your thoughts on how we can address this issue and communicate the necessity of these upgrades effectively.

For background I my old cpu was causing everything but my browser to crash and all there was left to try was to replace it with a model that is not defective (it was one of the 13th gen i9s)

So I get a 12th gen i9 (I was informed that it wasn’t a defective model) and switched them out. Now when I try to turn on my pc the light on the motherboard for the cpu flashes red, the GPU and fans turn on for about a second, then it all shuts back off. It does this with both cpus now.

I have already tried resetting the cmos, removing the ram and testing 1 at a time, making sure the CPU isn’t damaged and is lined up properly (did this first of course) and I’m out of ideas.

I am running Xubuntu 24.04 and have successfully been able to get only stereo analogue audio out, not 5.1/etc.

The receiver has the following inputs: four HDMI, 1 ARC HDMI port, 1 TOSLINK/optical, 1 coaxial, as well as RCA jacks (red/white). Other ports for legacy video, like Component, S-Video, and composite are also present but are likely irrelevant.

My motherboard has the following audio/video outputs: six 3.5mm jacks (pink, green, black, orange, grey, and blue), one HDMI port, and one DisplayPort (using this for my monitor).

I have already tried connecting an HDMI cable between the receiver and computer and selecting the correct input on the receiver. In addition, I changed the output in Xubuntu's audio mixer from 'Analog Stereo Output' to 'Digital Stereo (HDMI) Output' (many other options are showing up in that dropdown box listed as Unavailable Unplugged). I also have Dell Latitude 3310 laptop and I tried using the HDMI port on that to connect it to the receiver just to see if I get sound over HDMI that way and I get nothing. I'm wondering if computers in general just can't detect the receiver or if something else is going on. I assume the remainder of the analogue jacks on the motherboard are useless in this situation as they are analogue audio outputs and there is no corresponding inputs on the receiver (even if there were, would one be able to get Dolby 5.1 output through them)? The other only two inputs my receiver has that I have not been able to try due to lacking the corresponding outputs on my motherboard are the TOSLINK optical and coaxial ports.

What should I be using for PC audio to take full advantage of the receiver's discrete multi-channel capabilities?

My laptop's fan was constantly hitting something which caused a whirring sound. When I opened it to inspect, this part came out, which was hitting against the fan.

What is this part? Does it need to be replaced in some capacity?

My computer is working fine right now.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Pvxgfv

I built this pc about a year and a half ago. For this entire time it has been underperforming but it’s kinda been getting a little bit worse lately. I don’t really know what it is(I suspect the cpu cooler maybe) but I was just wondering if anyone had any input on what the problem is. Games just don’t feel as smooth as they should and lately I’ve been lagging a bit more than usual. My wifi is not the problem by the way I have hood wifi always consistently good ping.

Hello! I am running a PC with windows 11 and it has an NVMe SSD in it. I was wondering how to wipe it and wipe the operating system completely? Back in the day, I used DBAN but I know SSD’s are different, and I want to wipe everything off including the OS. Thanks anyone for any help or suggestions!

This is my first time getting an expensive computer (more than $400) and was wondering if it was worth it. I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews on ASUS and their computers, but I’ve also seen a lot of really bad reviews too. Should I trust this computer or look into getting a different laptop? If I should steer clear of ASUS laptops could a get a few suggestions on what else to get ($1200 budget)

Hi,

I am getting an I/O error on a specific file of an SSD. No bad blocks reported, no smartctl issues reported. I can start reading this specific file, but about some KB later, I get the I/O Error. It is the first time I face an error like this. It has been two years of sporadic use. I guess the SSD is defective? No need for recovering the file, it is not critical, I could just delete it. But before I do so, do you know any other ways of trying to find which sector has the problem?

Thanks in advance!

I’ve got a GTX 1660 Super GPU, and while it’s been decent for most tasks, I’m starting to wonder if my i5-8600 CPU is holding it back from reaching its full potential. I recently got some extra money from a lucky gambling win and have been thinking about upgrading the CPU to improve performance.

Do you think it’s worth upgrading? If so, which CPU would be a good fit with the 1660 Super for a noticeable boost without going overboard? I’d love any suggestions for a solid upgrade that would make a real difference for gaming and general workflow. Thanks in advance!

Lul look what’s missing

How can i put unallocates space to c drive??

I have thefollowing specs:

• Processor: Intel core i5 12400F
• Ram: DDR4 16GB
• Motherboard: Maxsun B760M-F
• GPU: GTX 1050ti 4GB OC edition
• SSD 250GB
• 2TB HDD
• 530W powersupply

Issue:
When i play Pubg PC, GTA FIveM and other heavy games my hardisk usage goes 100%, GPU usage goes 100%, RAM goes 79% and CPU goes 70%. I am playing these games in low setting still this is happening. Can anyone guide me what is wrong?

FYI: I know that the GPU is bottlenecking but i dont know why HDD is going 100%