NEED HELP! No video on new build. Community unite!!

[Kasey Michael]

Ok so I hope I don't write too much and bore people because I need some help.

So I put this rig together and it is the second time I have put a PC together. I even use tutorials on youtube (linus) to walk me through most of the build just to keep me on track.


Just to start these are my main components:

CPU- AMD FX-8320
Mobo- Asus M5A97
RAM- G. Skill Ripjaws (2 X 4 GB)
Storage- Samsung 850EVO ( this is the only one until I get my OS on then I'll add my 1TB Western Digital)
Case- Raidmax Vortex
PSU- Thermaltake 750W 80+ Gold
GPU- EVGA GeForce GTX 960

So I am not getting any video and no POST beeps. I originally though it must
be the video card or the MB but the video cards fans pop on for a quick second (they turn off until the internal temp reaches a certain degree) and the power LED on the MB is working as well as all the fans and the CD drive.

I also tried to change the slots the RAM and the GPU were in as well as starting the computer with each individual RAM stick in, no avail.

I snagged a different GPU from a buddy and that kicked on but no video. I tried using an HDMI cable as well as a VGA cable, no go.

I thought maybe somehow I inserted the CPU wrong but I checked and didn't. Then I thought maybe I got some thermal paste inside of the CPU sockets so I took apart the fan and CPU again. All I can see is MAYBE on socket has too much thermal paste in it to where it would clog it and stop a connection from being made. There is some paste on the pins themselves but it doesn't cover the pin at all and for the most part can and would make a solid connection.

The last thing I can think of if the PSU not supplying full power. I am using a semi-modular PSU and I had read that sometimes they can perform below standards. I ordered a multimeter this weekend and I am going to give that a shot.

One final thing is the CPU is flat out DOA.

So anyways if anyone has any other suggestions or tips or ANYTHING please respond!!!

 

[RAIDKING]

Ok.. What Power Supply are you using specifically then I can figure out if power is your issue

 

[fkr]

you have it plugged into the GPU and not the motherboard. I have done this before after a long day

 

[Kasey Michael]

I am using a Thermalake 600W 80+ certified PSU (not 750W).

Also, I have to plug the monitor into the GPU. The MB does not have a monitor input.

 

[fkr]

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

this is toms basic pc test list

here is a quick breakdown to test companents

Then for testing, I build the PC in stages. I start off with only the CPU and HSF installed, boot, and listen for the long single, "no memory" beeps - also make it easier to check that the HSF is properly installed. Then I add memory, boot, and listen for the one long and two or three short "no video card beeps". Then add the video card and monitor and I should hear the short beep and see the boot messages on the screen. And then, like this example, I usually add the keyboard, mouse, and connect the drives to install the OS. And I know that when I install parts in the case, they work.

the above is copied from here
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/262730-31-breadboarding

 

[Kasey Michael]

I have tried that solution checklist as well. All seems to be in order. I think the only things I have left to do is check the power output on mt PSU and consider the fact that my CPU might be DOA.

I doubt it's the PSU tho because everything is working as far as fans and cd drive and LEDs on the MOBO. Also, its a 600W PSU and my estimated wattage is only 385W.

DOA CPU? Now only if I could get a hold of AMD tech support....