Hi guys, first post on this site. Sorry if this isnt posted in the correct place. So I built a computer over the weekend. Here are the main specs
Cpu- i5
Mobo- Ga-h170-d3h
Gpu- evga gtx960
First I performed a smoke test, so I did not install gpu. The crash test was successful so next I installed the mobo drivers; from the cd that came with the mobo. After that I installed the graphics card in the pci-e slot and connected it properly to the psu. I was going to install the gpu drivers but I could not get a display from either the mobo or gpu hdmi. I figured that the gpu drivers might have to be installed first. So I removed the gpu (btw micro mobo+ cpu cooler = pain in butt retention lever) and tried to install the drivers, but i got an error bc it could not detect the hardware. I tried reinstallimg the card back into the computer, making sure it was seated correctly in pci-e slot, but still no diplay in either hdmi slots. The screen is completely black except for "no signal" in the top corner. This black screen occurs even before I have the ability to access BIOS. Here is a list of steps I came up with to troubleshoot, please let me know if I'm on the right track.
1) I was unable to try the dvi input bc I did not have a cable yesterday, but I'll be able to try that today
2) If dvi input fails I can try a gpu swap (I have an older computer with the exact same gpu)
3) If the older card works in the new computer, and the new card doesn't work in the older computer (sorry for wording, best I could do), this would confirm bad card.
4) If the older card doesn't work in the new computer, and the new card works in the new computer, this would implicate a bad mobo pci-e slot or incorrect BIOS setting
Does this sound like im on the right track? Also, om konda a noob at this. If do have to go into BIOS setting what exactly should I be looking for?
Cpu- i5
Mobo- Ga-h170-d3h
Gpu- evga gtx960
First I performed a smoke test, so I did not install gpu. The crash test was successful so next I installed the mobo drivers; from the cd that came with the mobo. After that I installed the graphics card in the pci-e slot and connected it properly to the psu. I was going to install the gpu drivers but I could not get a display from either the mobo or gpu hdmi. I figured that the gpu drivers might have to be installed first. So I removed the gpu (btw micro mobo+ cpu cooler = pain in butt retention lever) and tried to install the drivers, but i got an error bc it could not detect the hardware. I tried reinstallimg the card back into the computer, making sure it was seated correctly in pci-e slot, but still no diplay in either hdmi slots. The screen is completely black except for "no signal" in the top corner. This black screen occurs even before I have the ability to access BIOS. Here is a list of steps I came up with to troubleshoot, please let me know if I'm on the right track.
1) I was unable to try the dvi input bc I did not have a cable yesterday, but I'll be able to try that today
2) If dvi input fails I can try a gpu swap (I have an older computer with the exact same gpu)
3) If the older card works in the new computer, and the new card doesn't work in the older computer (sorry for wording, best I could do), this would confirm bad card.
4) If the older card doesn't work in the new computer, and the new card works in the new computer, this would implicate a bad mobo pci-e slot or incorrect BIOS setting
Does this sound like im on the right track? Also, om konda a noob at this. If do have to go into BIOS setting what exactly should I be looking for?
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