Vantec PCI Fan Card

[mini_2003]

I just got one of these and i put it in the PCI slot next to my AGP video card and i turned on the computer, but all it did was light up and the comp turned off. I took it out, and the comp turned on. I put it back and it didn't. I am confused, does anyone have any experience with these??/

thanks

 

[mighty_chick]

maybe it's touching somethign else on the mobo...i dont think it could be drawing too much power but it might

 

[mini_2003]

is there any way to test if it works without putting it in the computer?

 

[plague1]

do you have another computer you can put it in and see if it has the same problem?

if it does i'd return it cause it dosent work.

 

[mini_2003]

can it be becaue of the power supply pin that im plugging it into might not be able to supply enough power?

 

[mighty_chick]

list your systems specs and any additions (i.e- pci cards, fans, video cards, etc.) then tell us your power supply

 

[mini_2003]

ok here it goes

(Nothing is OCd)

Intel Pentium 4 3.2 Ghz Prescott Core
Intel 875PBZ
1GB Corsair XMS Extreme Series
Aspire 520W 12V Black Triple Fan Aluminum Power Supply
Windows Home
NEC 4X DVD+-Burner and LG 16X DVD Rom
WD 160GB SATA
Nvidia 5200
1 AGP SLot and 5 PCI slots
currently using 5 of the 8 available 4-pin connectors on the power supply and one of the 2 availabe floppy connectors

if you need any more info let me know

 

[mini_2003]

oh yeah, and the only thing i did before installing the card for the first time was i moved the sound card from its original postition because it was right next to the agp and it was pretty pointless to put the vantec anywhere else. so i took out the sound card and moved it over 2 slots and i installed the vanctec

 

[mini_2003]

just now, i plugged it into a different power supply 4-pin connector and i held it in my hand and it worked!!!, but then after turning it off and putting it into the pci slot, my computer didn't turn on!!!!!

 

[jack22]

Nayby that pci slot doesnt work. Your psu is HOT, i am going to get it, lol. But yea. Does anything else work in that pci slot?