Z97 pci e help

my PCI-e top slot close to the cpu isnt working need help. its a Z97 mobo with a i7 4790k and when i put my GFX card in the top slot it doesnt work but it works in the bottom slot

Firstly, Don't make multiple topics about the same issue one after another, or at all period.
Second, the problem is more then likely you putting the card in wrong, or the motherboard being bad.

Get in contact with your motherboard manufacturer. Troubleshoot or ask for an RMA.
Or just use the bottom slot.

Could try cleaning the slot with canned air, not sure if using alcohol will hurt it.

Alcohol is more then likely going to go bad when the pc gets turned on.

1: topic moved to Motherboard section.
2: There is no need for creating duplicated threads about the same subject.
I deleted your second one.

distilled water?

Moonshine then a match?

you could try a bios reset, maybe then it works.
if not, just RMA the board.

  • Test slot with another component - if fails then the slot is dead ~ RMA it.
  • Use another slot - a pcie x8 slot will be fine for any gpu

I got it to work just changed some settings in the bios. :)

nice then i put a lock on this.