New GPU and PSU, No Display ouput from onboard and GPU

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alexis1997

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I bought a GTX 560 and a 550 watt PSU a few days back to upgrade my system. I installed everything properly and triple checked the connections. I powered it up, mouse and keyboard went on and heard the beep from the bios. Problem was there was no display. I thought maybe my GPU was just screwing around (though the shop I bought it from tested it infront of me and it worked like a charm) so I plugged it in to the onboard. Nothing. I checked the troubleshooting checklist already to no avail. Note that I only replaced the GPU and the PSU. Nothing else.
Specs:
i5 Sandy bridge
8GB Ram
1 HDD
1 DVD drive
GTX 560.
Really need your help guys :c
 
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Have you tried disconnecting all the drives and drive cables? If so, then yeah, it really only leaves the motherboard and CPU, and I honestly wouldn't recommend replacing either of them without replacing the other, as in with something newer, as it seems like a waste to make that kind of investment on a platform that's five generations back. This would be a good jump forward in performance and probably take you through AT LEAST another five years. That micro-ATX LX board was pretty cheap to start with so it's actually rather surprising it's lasted this long.


The chip density of your current memory modules may not be compatible with current motherboard/cpu platforms so I'd replace that as well. This would give you a nice boost and is...
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What model of PSU did you buy? Did you remember to connect the 8 pin CPU connector to the motherboard in addition to the 24 pin connector?

Are the GPU fans spinning?

Did you by any chance unplug the CPU cooler when you installed the PSU and not reconnect it to the motherboard?

Is the GPU card installed in the #1 slot, or another slot? Some motherboards won't POST with a single GPU card installed in any other slot.

Did you remove the GPU card when you tried the onboard video?
 
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the PSU brand is HEXA+
Everything is spinning.
and yes I did remove the gpu
UPDATE: My PC is beeping in a One long, and two short beeps. I'm starting to panic. Please help

 
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what is your motherboard? I had the 1 long and 2 short before it was a bad video card. your codes may be different.

Do you have another PCIe slot, have you tried the card in that slot? if it works there the motherboard has issues
 
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(Ok I'm not sure if my replies are posting But I hope I'm not spamming you already)
Mobo is ASUS P8H61MLX
I only have 1 PCIe slot.
According to ASUS, the beeps mean that its a RAM problem.
But I'm starting to doubt that....
 
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Well, that FSP Hexa+ isn't a great unit and uses cheap caps. If it's new it's probably not as likely to be the problem as some even lower quality models, but still possible. If it's used, it's much more likely to be the problem. If you bought that unit from that shop in addition to the GPU card, I'd stop going to that shop. No reputable shop would recommend such a unit for use with a high end gaming card.

The GTX 560 is MANY generations old, so even if it had never been used before it would be a terrible choice. The fact that it's used is definitely a concern and considering the shop sold you a HEXA+ unit WITH that GPU card, tends to lead me to believe that perhaps they bamboozled you on that card and knew it had a problem, or due to it's age it simply failed.

Since your beep code indicates RAM, and they don't beep that way unless there is at least SOMETHING related to the code that's being reported, I'd focus my attention on the memory, or the power supply not providing enough power for the memory. Since the integrated graphics isn't working either, that pretty well eliminates the GPU card. Try each memory module individually in the slot designated for operating when using only a single module according to the motherboard manual. Using other population rules may not allow the system to POST on many systems.


Keep in mind that the PSU could cause the RAM to throw errors. Maybe try the other PSU you replaced to see if the system boots with just integrated graphics. If so, take the PSU back.
 
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I'm assuming you have tried what darkbreeze suggested, swapping to old power supply etc.
The ram worked before the upgrade and you did not touch it?
My Asus board sometimes takes exception to my ram speed and I have to reset the BIOS and setup the speed again.
have you tried clearing the CMOS, along the bottom of the board there is a jumper marked CLRTC move the shunt on the header from pins 1-2 to 2-3, leave there for a good 20 Mississippi's and move it back to pins 1-2.
Remove each stick of RAM, blow out the ram slots with air, and Re insert them making sure the retaining clips are engaged and locked.
Reboot.
Let me know.


 
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Thanks for the suggestions guys!
I've tried everything mates, Use one stick of RAM, Use none of them, Remove the cmos battery, use the old PSU, and whatever I could find on the internet, the beeping still haunts me.
I tried putting my old system back, old GPU and old PSU, the beeps are still killing me.
I'm gonna have my PC checked, I'm already feeling a mobo change. At this point I'm willing to replace parts already. What do you guys suggest?
 
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Have you tried disconnecting all the drives and drive cables? If so, then yeah, it really only leaves the motherboard and CPU, and I honestly wouldn't recommend replacing either of them without replacing the other, as in with something newer, as it seems like a waste to make that kind of investment on a platform that's five generations back. This would be a good jump forward in performance and probably take you through AT LEAST another five years. That micro-ATX LX board was pretty cheap to start with so it's actually rather surprising it's lasted this long.


The chip density of your current memory modules may not be compatible with current motherboard/cpu platforms so I'd replace that as well. This would give you a nice boost and is mATX like your current board so if you're using an OEM case it should still fit fine. If you have a custom case, then I'd recommend getting a full sized ATX motherboard instead.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $368.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-11 20:54 EDT-0400

 
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