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08-19-2009, 10:15 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5
|  First build...help!
Hey guys, this is my first attempt at building my own pc so im in need of a little help.
I'm relatively sure i have everything installed correctly, running an ASUS M4A78+ motherboard with 512 mb Radeon 4870HD, AMD Phenom II quadcore 3.0 ghz, 4gb ddr2 ram. Using the power supply that came with my Xion case, got everything connected up (used some converters to change 4 pin to 6 pin cords), connected the monitor and!...blank. No video whatsoever. Im using an hp 2009m monitor with both agp and dvi inputs. The video card only has 2 dvi outputs, and i only have 1 converter. Do i need to go out and buy another converter or is it something else i might be doing wrong? Help!  | 
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08-19-2009, 10:26 PM
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01001100011011110110110 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2,002
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No you don't need to buy another converter.
What else is happening? Does the system sound like it's starting up? e.g. light coming on, fans and hdd's spin up, etc.
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08-19-2009, 10:27 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5
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Everything comes on, fan lights go on, hdd spins, sounds normal, but i have no output
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08-19-2009, 10:32 PM
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01001100011011110110110 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2,002
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Is the monitor set to the correct input source?
Are you sure the connection between the pc and the monitor is nice and firm?
Do you have onboard graphics? If you do, try plugging the monitor into that.
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08-19-2009, 10:34 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5
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monitor automatically scans both dvi and vga inputs, default is set to vga at the moment, connections are nice and tight, and no unfortunately my motherboard does not
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just figured out that the fan on the video card was not spinning on startup, might be important?
Last edited by hikaricloud; 08-19-2009 at 10:48 PM.
Reason: Merging posts.
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08-19-2009, 10:40 PM
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01001100011011110110110 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2,002
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Make sure the card is seated correctly, make sure there's no dust or anything in the slot etc.
Also, did you connect the 6 pin power cord to the card?
__________________ "As a result of all this hardship, dirt, thirst, and wombats, you would expect Australians to be a dour lot. Instead, they are genial, jolly, cheerful, and always willing to share a kind word with a stranger, unless they are an American." -- Douglas Adams Click this if I helped you >>>><<<< | |
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08-19-2009, 10:40 PM
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Super Techie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 300
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Sure you've got the card connected to enough power? You need a cord directly from the PSU not the mobo like the manual says.
Edit: Soulphire ninja'd
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08-19-2009, 10:48 PM
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Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5
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i had to use one y cable to accomodate the PCI-E convertor, would that be a problem?
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08-20-2009, 04:25 PM
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Junior Techie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Massillon Ohio Posts: 63
| Re: First build...help!
What is the Power supply ratred at?
it could be an insignificant amount of Power and not giving enough power to the card to run
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could be RAM, pull all RAM out and Try one stick at a time
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Could be DOA Vid Card
Im banking on one of the first 2 though
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08-20-2009, 04:55 PM
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Junior Techie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alpha Centauri Posts: 55
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I bet it's a RAM thing. Make sure your sticks are in the right slots. Check you're motherboard manual. Happened to me on my first build. | |
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