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Graphics card compatibility X1000
« on: November 13, 2026, 03:17:48 PM »
I decided to upgrade the graphic card in my X1000 from a Radeon HD, so have bought a Radeon RX 560 (a Biostar VA5615RF41).
But when I tried to install it, I couldn't find anywhere on the card to plug in the PCI power cable.
My old card had a black plastic socket where the 6-pin cable plugged in (see attached photo; socket on the right), but this socket is completely missing on the RX card.
Have I simply bought the wrong form factor, or is there an adaptor available? Any advice would be appreciated!
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Re: Graphics card compatibility X1000
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2026, 04:31:25 PM »
Means your new card is not that powerful and does not require the extra power. It will run without it.
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Re: Graphics card compatibility X1000
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2026, 08:06:00 PM »
Thanks Chris.
When I fitted the card, I'd assumed the reason my monitor remained blank was lack of power to the card, but I can now see the card's fans work, so the card is definitely receiving power.
Now I need to work out why nothing shows on the monitor ... I'll check serial output in the morning!
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Re: Graphics card compatibility X1000
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2026, 08:54:41 PM »
@SteveH_UK

Do you have the RadeonRX.chip in Kickstart and referenced in your KickLayout?

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Re: Graphics card compatibility X1000
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2026, 10:20:32 PM »
Hi Niels,
Yes, I have the RadeonRX.chip in Kickstart and there's a corresponding line in the KickLayout - but as my boot process doesn't get to the CFE boot screen, I am guessing something else is going on.
Hopefully, serial output will shed light on what that is ...
Steve