No signal on screen when i power on my home-built PC

SkylineGTR_

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I recently built my first PC, i turned it on but it said "No Signal" on the computer screen. I tried unplugging the VGA cable from the motherboard and plugged it into my graphics card but it says "cable not connected". I also hear no beeps when i start the pc up but when i take out the ram (it worked for someone on another forum) i hear 3 beeps. My dad thinks i need another dimm of memory since i only have 1 installed in a motherboard that has 2 slots, is that the case? Also, all the fans do spin up, i thought it might help :\
Thank you in advance for anyone who helps.

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CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 750K
MotherBoard: MSI FM2-A75MA-E35
GPU: XFX RADEON HD 7770 GHZ EDITION
RAM: 4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
POWER SUPPLY: 430W Corsair CX430
SCREEN: AOC e2270swn Full HD 21.5" LED

And since the screen only has a vga input i bought a vga to dvi adaptor so i can connect it to my graphics card which has no vga outputs.
 

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Thank you so much for the quick reply, i tried booting after taking the GPU out but the problem still exists and thanks for the advice about the DIMM Modules.
 

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Thank you for the reply alexoiu, the dvi port on the card is a DVI-I Dual Link, and yes the card requires PCIe power connections, they were connected when i booted the computer, i know this because the fan on the GPU was spinning.
 

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Unfortunately i can't since this is my first build, my dad has a really old computer though, do you think i should get the graphics card from that and try it in my system?
 

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The name of my dad's graphics card is ati rage 128 pro, i'm not sure whether it's PCIe or AGP, there are plenty of pictures online: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ati+rampage+128+pro&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=e8XaUv7WBMGW0AXSnoCoBw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=652#q=ati+rage+128+pro&tbm=isch

Can you check for me please?
 
It's AGP, so you can't use it for testing.
I suggest testing the components at a local shop. The FM2 boards seem to be picky about RAMs, but I suspect also a weak power supply. Therefore I think that a test at a local shop is the right advice.
When solving it, please post back.
 

SkylineGTR_

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Thank you for the advice alexoiu, i have a couple of questions though:
Do you want me to test my Graphics Card at a local shop?
What do you mean by fm2 boards can be a bit picky about RAMs?

 

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Are there any shops that you would recommended getting my components tested at?
 

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Thanks, i'll consider it. I found this whilst researching the compatibility between my motherboard and memory, i think you should read it, the person used 2 ram sticks and it worked for him in the end:
http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=123876
 

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The Graphics card you have needs a Minimum of a 450 Watt power supply. you only have a 430 watt. so i would recommend a larger PSU

 

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I decided to return the current ram and buy new ones, i know you showed me the g-skill website but which one of their 1600Mhz products would you recommend? I'm thinking of filling both ram slots and i need 8GB total.
 

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you also need to return the power supply the one you have is too small i would recommend 550
 

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Thank you so much alexoiu, you have helped me a lot :D Can i just confirm that the ram you just recommended is part of g-skill's sniper series. Also, do you think that i should swap my power supply for a higher wattage one? A lot of people have said that there's no need since it's 430w and 80plus bronze (my gpu said it needs 450w).
Thanks

[EDIT] I'm finding it hard to find F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2 ram on amazon.co.uk, is there a cheaper alternative?
 

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I got my new ram today and same problem :( No beep and "Cable not connected" on screen.
I bought the g-skill sniper F3-12800CL9D-8GBSR2, so i'm pretty sure it's not a problem with the ram.
 

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I'm not sure about the PC shops, my local ones usually charge way too much. Does Maplin test systems?
Also, i think i should give the power supply a shot first, then if it still doesn't work i'll get the system tested.