Code 43 Error [Related to GPU][Urgent!]?

Question

Hello,

Ok so Im not a novice when it comes to these things but just before the Christmas I built a new PC the Stats are as follows:

-AMD FX8120 3.1GHz 8 Core Processor
-8Gb's DDR3 1600Mhz RAM
-Asus Nvidia GeForce 650 GTX
-ASRock 990FX Extreme 4 Motherboard
-800W PSU Unit
-1 x 120Gb SSD Drive for OS and key programs
-1 x 180Gb SSD Drive for other Programs/games [I'll be replacing this for a WD Raptor Soon]

When I first bought it and got the whole thing built and up and running I had GPU problems from the get go.

However this was not my first problem, when I was installing the CPU [I've built a hell of a lot of PC's for the record] I was extremely, extremely careful putting it in, christ it cost enough. Yet One of the pins had bent, to this day I dont know how as I was so careful.

So i took out the CPU and very very carefully bent the pin back into place using a precision screwdriver [not magnetized obviously]. Then it worked fine

From here on, the GPU problems started, at first everything would load up fine, then all of a sudden, blue screen of Death then restart. When it booted up, it wasnt working, the fan was off on the GPU card, yet the powerlight was still green.

I have 3 GPU slots on my Mobo and I tried it in all of them and it worked grand,..for a while, then bang, same thing happened.

Upon closer and further insepction, i found Code 43 in the 'Device manager'

I have also troubleshooted it through the Control Panel using 'Configure a Device, yet to no avail.

Im even after updating using windows updates which I can tell you is something, I never, ever do.

Now, I have it down to three things;

1- I need a new GPU

2- I need a new Motherboard

3- I need a new CPU

None of these are cheap to replace.

I have naturall tried, downloading the most up to date drivers, blah blah blah.

Its honestly driving me mad, Ive spent a small fortune building this new PC and ive another €800 at least to spend on it to finish it off as a Whole system, not just the base Unit and its innards.


Any and all help is appreciated.

Answer 1

Hi,



There is a guide to fixing code 43 errors here :-



http://pcsupport.about.com/od/errorc/a/code-43-error.htm



However that is a generic error and just indicates a problem with the device, most likely is is a faulty GPU.



Surely that must be under warranty, so return it and ask for a replacement.



Assuming that the motherboard has in built graphics could you use that to check that without the gpu everything is working OK?



Arnak

Answer 2

Code 43 Video Card

Answer 3

Uhh, I don't mean to insult you or anything, but are you sure you didn't forget the 6-pin power connector(s) for the GPU? How are the BIOS settings? Maybe there's some sort of specific or obscure setting particular to your motherboard (this is unlikely though).

Answer 4

You need to update your drivers to the latest, proper ones. There are plenty of tools that do this better and more accurately then the one that comes built into Windows, which usually misses some. WinZip makes a great one that is free to download. Check the link below.

Answer 5

open the cpu cupboard , with screwdriver, %. out the cardboard and sparkling its pins with mushy brush or something and then pop it lower back see if it extremely works. else get a clean card. in case you won't be able to have the funds for one then acquire 3-D-analyser (it lets you play video games without severe priced grapix playing cards) i imagine you've been overclocking or something ??