First timer be gentle

[Vegan_TREX]

My build is as follows:

G4400 CPU

Asus 170A motherboard

16GB HyperX memory

EVGA 700+80B PSU

Benq T903 Monitor

 

This is my first build since DDR2 so be gentle on me. I'm looking for constructive criticism.

The monitor tells me there's no signal however when hooked up to another desktop it works fine with both VGA and DVI-1. So cables and monitor are all working.

All the other hardware is new and works, I intended to run with the onboard graphics for the time being. One thing to note is I do not currently have an OS and cannot access the BIOS without monitor signal.

[Bradders]

what is your budget?

[Vegan_TREX]

Bradders, I have already purchased the components. What I'm looking for is troubleshooting on my lack of signal.

[steven depaco]

maybe drivers or faulty motherboard output

 

[Vegan_TREX]

Just now, steven depaco said:

maybe drivers or faulty motherboard output

 

I've tested with two motherboards, both new and had the same issue. I've also tested with several processors to no avail.

[steven depaco]

are you talking about testing the monitor on two different motherboards with same cpu

[gtx1060=value]

2 minutes ago, Vegan_TREX said:

I've tested with two motherboards, both new and had the same issue. I've also tested with several processors to no avail.

wait, are you saying that other mobo cpu comboes have the same issue?

[Vegan_TREX]

Just now, steven depaco said:

are you talking about testing the monitor on two different motherboards with same cpu

I've done that but also tested it on a totally different desktop.

[Vegan_TREX]

1 minute ago, gtx1060=value said:

wait, are you saying that other mobo cpu comboes have the same issue?

I would imagine there is always potential for such possibilities.

[cpuwaiy]

1 minute ago, Vegan_TREX said:

I've done that but also tested it on a totally different desktop.

This may be a dumb suggestion, but is your monitor set to the correct input?

[Vegan_TREX]

Just now, cpuwaiy said:

This may be a dumb suggestion, but is your monitor set to the correct input?

Yes, it works with my other desktop.

[cpuwaiy]

Just now, Vegan_TREX said:

Yes, it works with my other desktop.

did you try it with only 1 stick of memory?

[Vegan_TREX]

Just now, cpuwaiy said:

did you try it with only 1 stick of memory?

I did, in the correct slot according to the manual.

[cpuwaiy]

Is the CPU power plugged in?  There should be a 4 pin power plug next to the CPU somewhere

[Vegan_TREX]

Just now, cpuwaiy said:

Is the CPU power plugged in?  There should be a 4 pin power plug next to the CPU somewhere

Yes it is.

[cpuwaiy]

Just now, Vegan_TREX said:

Yes it is.

what about the 24 pin motherboard plug?

 

can you try another power supply?

 

other than that, did you bend the cpu socket pins when installing the CPU?  (No shame, I have done this!)

[Vegan_TREX]

Just now, cpuwaiy said:

what about the 24 pin motherboard plug?

 

can you try another power supply?

 

other than that, did you bend the cpu socket pins when installing the CPU?  (No shame, I have done this!)

The 24 pin is plugged in, and the cpu socket appears completely fine.

[cpuwaiy]

are you sure that the front panel power switch is connected to the correct pins on the motherboard?

[Vegan_TREX]

1 minute ago, cpuwaiy said:

are you sure that the front panel power switch is connected to the correct pins on the motherboard?

What do you mean by "front panel"

[cpuwaiy]

there are pins on the motherboard that need to be connected to the power switch on the case.  There is a wire with a 2 prong connector that should read "power sw".  That 2 prong connector should be plugged into the 2 pins on the motherboard for the power switch.  On the instructions, they mostly say "front panel"

[Vegan_TREX]

Just now, cpuwaiy said:

there are pins on the motherboard that need to be connected to the power switch on the case.  There is a wire with a 2 prong connector that should read "power sw".  That 2 prong connector should be plugged into the 2 pins on the motherboard for the power switch.  On the instructions, they mostly say "front panel"

I actually don't have a case for it yet, and I can't find a two prong connector however my mobo has an onboard power button.

[cpuwaiy]

tried another power supply?

[Vegan_TREX]

17 minutes ago, cpuwaiy said:

tried another power supply?

Just finished doing that, unfortunately it made no difference. 

[cpuwaiy]

6 minutes ago, Vegan_TREX said:

Just finished doing that, unfortunately it made no difference. 

CPU MB and Ram are new?

[Vegan_TREX]

3 minutes ago, cpuwaiy said:

CPU MB and Ram are new?

Yes they are.