2010-11-12, 02:32 PM
Like Fiel said, make sure the connections are good. Turn all power off, and unplug all power cables (your PC power supply and the monitor power supply).
When you put the graphics card into its slot, it should snap and completely go in. Give it a good eye, boyo! Make sure the power connections are in, nice and snug. The 9800GT should come with TWO 6-pin power connectors. Make sure they are both connected to your power supply.
Lastly, make sure the monitor is correctly and snugly (but not tightly) connected to the graphics card. Plug all main power cables back in. Give it a go.
Many years back I bought a 7800GT and didn't plug the 2nd power connector in. POST went through and the mobo gave no beep code. It was only during load that everything slowed way the hell down. A quick look and I realized my error.
When you put the graphics card into its slot, it should snap and completely go in. Give it a good eye, boyo! Make sure the power connections are in, nice and snug. The 9800GT should come with TWO 6-pin power connectors. Make sure they are both connected to your power supply.
Lastly, make sure the monitor is correctly and snugly (but not tightly) connected to the graphics card. Plug all main power cables back in. Give it a go.
Many years back I bought a 7800GT and didn't plug the 2nd power connector in. POST went through and the mobo gave no beep code. It was only during load that everything slowed way the hell down. A quick look and I realized my error.