20 Most Recent XFX NVIDIA GeForce 8600 Graphics Card - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Seems like the graphics card simply isn't compatible with your motherboard either. However, have you tried installing the drivers for the new card with the old one still in, then inserting the new one, and booting up? That's the only thing I can think of that you didn't try yet...

its possible that the card that you have is bad.. try it on another computer. Sometimes, this problem can easily be solved by taking the GPU card out then put it back in. make sure that you handle that card properly. static can easily damage the card.

also,try reinstalling the driver files...

i hope this helps

You can try to resize your desktop by right clicking the desktop -> personalization->desktop background. On that screen scroll to the bottom where it says :how should picture be positioned" and if it's set to "fill" move it to center and try to see if that stops the error. If not the best solution may be to contact XFX about the issue.

This sounds like a fan issue or dust buildup. have you cleaned the fans and inspected for proper cooling.

if you have an older graphic card swap it out with the new or if u have onboard video use it as your video. Once you boot up uninstall the nvidia drivers and turn off pc. Now reinstall the new card and install the drivers from the CD or the new ones from the nvidia site. Dont use the windows device manager.

does it have a fan on card if so is it working or is heat sink etc blocked by fluff and dirt if so clean it try again. this sort of thing happens to cpu,s as well I regularly remove and clean fans and heat sinks

Hi, you can update your nvidia drivers from here:

http://www.nvidia.co.uk/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-uk

look for option 2 and follow the instructions.

Hey I am also facing same problem.But My card was woorking fie before yesterday.
I bought a new CPU cabinet> so had to remove nad reinsert the GFX card and it giving me the same problem as you are facing....
i.e. the fan is moving but screen is blank

Help plz.

Those "battery looking things" are called capacitors. You could replace them if you know how to solder but it is likely that some other problem on the card caused them to fail.

Replacement is your best option. You could contact the manufacturer of your card (Nvidia has a list here) and ask about repair or replacement if the card is under warranty.

does this card have another power source (6 or 8 pin on top of the card) that has not been connected? Also be sure that it is fully seated in the slot. if it has 2 DVI or VGA ports make sure to use the one closest to the rear of the pc.

Other than that If you removed it you maybe have shorted something, ESD (eclectic static discharge) may have shorted out a circuit or transistor on the card.

Visit this link, it will lead you to the point where you might have to fill in the product no:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3048552&CatId=1560
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Pull out the graphics card & RAM chips. Give their contact points a good cleaning and replace hem. Also check to see that all cables are snug tight. Finally remove the Monitor cord fro its slot at the back of the CPU and remove all dust and check if any pins are loose. See that the monitor plug is firmly placed..................sodeep

In order to update the BIOS and drivers on your XFX8600, you'll need to be a registered member on their website. You can do that here: http://xfxforce.com/en-us/Help/Support.aspx

Good luck!

need the specs for your computer

just disconnect tv connection and plugin the monitor connector the display should come automatically.
then go to nvidia control panel and connect tv and then configure the dual display.
then both will again work again.

If you have Win Xp, Nvidia updated the driver on Jan 22 last month.Try the new driver. Link below:


http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/askIris.jsp

contact the shop / place you purchased it from and they should be able to give you info of where to send it and what to do - they should have a section on there website where you can go through the return process and you will most likely need to get an RMA number to authorise the return / replacement.

HEY BUDDY JUST USE YOUR PREVIOUS DRIVERS.I ALSO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY NVIDIA GEFORCE FX 5500 256MB.UPGRADE UR WINDOWS XP TO SERVICE PACK 3 AND THAN INSTALL THE DRIVER THAT WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM>ALSO DONT FORGET TO RATE ME.

Hmmm did you download the game from the internet or did you buy the retail?

Go to nvidia and download the latest driver then download ntune which is software that monitors the gpu temp and allows you to adjust the clock speed. if the temp is going above 80 degrees while gaming lower the GPU clock speed until it stays below. You also get some nice little adjustments you can make to the fan on the card etc. You should be able to solve your problem with ntune