Help w/New Gaming Build NO DISPLAY

Augustinus430 · Dec 22, 2015

I just put together a new build for my son for Christmas. This is my second build. So I'm a über novice. No issues with first build.
Components:
ASRock Z97 Extreme6
EVGA GeForce GTX 980
INTEL CORE i5 processor
CoolMaster Hyper 212
EVGA Supernova 850 G2
Issue: NO DISPLAY
TROUBLESHOT so far:
All fans are working, mobo is apparently live as evidenced by power and reset buttons are lit and the code on the mobo is A2.
I checked for bent pins on CPU and MOBO power, no issues. I removed one of the RAMM and tried HDMI and DVI conections but still no display.
One caveat, when I applied the thermal glue on the proccessor I over did it. Is it possible I damaged the proccessor? Please help!!!

stl522013 · Dec 22, 2015

Augustinus430 :

Did you plug the display cord into the ports connected to the motherboard or the GPU?

Augustinus430 · Dec 23, 2015

stl522013 :

Augustinus430 :

Did you plug the display cord into the ports connected to the motherboard or the GPU?

Augustinus430 · Dec 23, 2015

The motherboard. Should I have tried the GPU?

stl522013 · Dec 23, 2015

Augustinus430 · Dec 23, 2015

stl522013 :

Augustinus430 · Dec 23, 2015

Thanks. I'll give it a try. I'm currently cleaning the thermal glue off of the processor.

stl522013 · Dec 23, 2015

No problem. Good luck.

stl522013 · Dec 24, 2015

Did it work?

Augustinus430 · Dec 26, 2015

Yes, I plugged it into the Game Card and it worked fine. Thanks

stl522013 · Dec 27, 2015

No problem.

Augustinus430 · Dec 28, 2015

stl522013 :

Augustinus430 · Dec 28, 2015

Interesting update. Went to micro center today and bought a power supply tester. Mobo output from PSU apparently ok. When I check the cable for the CPU, nothing. I'm going to see if I have another 8 pin CPU cable. Do you think that is worth a try? Also, I noted when I was wiring the front panel I/O there was no cable offered for a ground to the mobo. I called Corsair and they stayed that as long as there is good contact of the mobo to the case on the stand offs I should be ok. Your thoughts!

stl522013 · Dec 28, 2015

Augustinus430 :

Honestly, I am not an expert at PSUs and cables. I can hook them up, but as to diagnosing a cable or PSU problem, you probably aren't any better off than me.

Augustinus430 · Dec 28, 2015

stl522013 :

Augustinus430 :

Honestly, I am not an expert at PSUs and cables. I can hook them up, but as to diagnosing a cable or PSU problem, you probably aren't any better off than me.

Augustinus430 · Dec 28, 2015

Thanks for the speedy reply. I've determined the issue is with the mobo. After my initial contact with you today (28 Dec) I realized I hadn't attached the cable properly to the tester. The PSU is totally fine. The issue is apparently with the mobo. I am sending it back to Amazon. Thanks again

stl522013 · Dec 29, 2015

Augustinus430 :

No problem.

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