Display issues

[pjct]

Recently I built my own gaming pc. I assembled it and turned it on and the computer appeared to start up, but I hadn't yet plugged it into any monitor to check if it actually booted the bios. This is my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W3pG . I decided to use a graphics card which I already had been using, a sapphire hd 7770 vapor-x(which had been working perfectly when I tried it just days ago). Once I plugged the gpu into my monitor and booted up the pc, there was no signal. I attempted switching the card to a different pci slot, but it still didn't work, I also attempted switching from DVI to HDMI (on a different monitor) and still there was no signal. All the case fans turn on, the motherboard seems to have power, even the gpu fans run. I was wondering if there is any possible solutions I can try before I rebuild the entire thing or try to get my hands on different graphics card to check if that is the source of my troubles. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Weesnaw]

I've encountered the same problem with my own first build.

 

Try removing the graphics card, and use the CPU graphics to see if you get a signal. If you do, install the drivers for your video card, shut down, and try again with the card.

[pjct]

I thought of trying that before but the motherboard I choose does not have a display port (which I know of), so running off of integrated graphics does not seem viable. Thanks for the suggestion.

[winny3141]

I've encountered the same problem with my own first build.

Try removing the graphics card, and use the CPU graphics to see if you get a signal. If you do, install the drivers for your video card, shut down, and try again with the card.

I thought that FX processors didn't have integrated graphics. In this case scenario, What I would adcise you to do is take your old system or a friends build and test the gpu again. If that does not work, reset the motherboards bios by clearing your cmos in your motherboard bios, finding the switch/button on board, or reseating the cmos battery. From there I would reseat the gpu and try try again if your monitor picks up a signal.

Hope that helps!

- winny3141 :D

[kieranjones21]

I know this is going to sound stupid but turn your monitor  on and then hold the on/off button down then the monitor will reset. I had a similar problem and it worked straight away if that doesn't do anything let me know what monitor it is    

[pjct]

I thought that FX processors didn't have integrated graphics. In this case scenario, What I would adcise you to do is take your old system or a friends build and test the gpu again. If that dies not work, reset the motherboards bios by clearing your cmos in your motherboard bios, finding the switch/button on board, or reseating the cmos battery. From there I would reseat the gpu and try try again if your monitor picks up a signal.

Hope that helps!

- winny3141 :D

Alright, I'd try that now, but it's late and I don't have much time. Thanks!

[pjct]

I know this is going to sound stupid but turn your monitor  on and then hold the on/off button down then the monitor will reset. I had a similar problem and it worked straight away if that doesn't do anything let me know what monitor it is    

Once I get the chance I will also try this. I think the monitor is an Emachines E211HBMB 22" (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4802822). I tried using plugging it into my TV with hdmi and there wasn't a signal.

[pjct]

I thought that FX processors didn't have integrated graphics. In this case scenario, What I would adcise you to do is take your old system or a friends build and test the gpu again. If that does not work, reset the motherboards bios by clearing your cmos in your motherboard bios, finding the switch/button on board, or reseating the cmos battery. From there I would reseat the gpu and try try again if your monitor picks up a signal.

Hope that helps!

- winny3141 :D

I tried putting my graphics card in another system and it worked fine. I also tried the cmos reset switch and nothing happened. My suspicions are that either the cpu is faulty, the motherboard is or maybe the ram; I should be able to RMA it once i find which one it is. Thanks again.