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Built New Computer but NO Display

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August 8, 2013 6:08:33 AM

Hi Guys,
I want your help in one terrible issue which gets me nervous. Week ago i bought new processor, motherboard and RAM. I will write specs at the end. Yesterday everything arrived and i installed it immediately, everything Looks Fine, everything is connected in the right place. This is not the first time i'm building the whole computer. But there's one problem, i can't get display, it has no signal on monitor when i connect to graphics card. I tried other cards, other cables but no luck. All fans are working fine. It has no beeps at all or it doesn't have that speaker. Here are the specs:
Processor: AMD FX8320 3.5Ghz 8-core
Motherboard: MSI G46-970A AM3+
RAM: VisionTek 2x4GB DDR3 1866Mhz Dual Channel Supported(For now, i will add the same two too).
Power Supply: All i know that it's 750W
HDD: WD 500GB SATA II
Graphics Card: Sapphire ATI Radeon HD5770 1GB GDDR5
I think that;s all if you have some question, i'll get you informed.


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August 8, 2013 6:59:50 AM

The first thing that comes to mind is power; does the card require a power connection, or does it just draw it from the motherboard? 750W should be enough for what you're describing above, so as long as everything is connected properly you should be fine in that regard. Does anything show during POST, or is it always off?
August 9, 2013 5:02:17 AM

Skeefers thanks for your reply. I have already figured out what was the problem. During the first 'turn on' my two 4gb ram were dead. It's not a problem , i wanted to add 16gb, but this two i received earlier and wanted to start computer and play games until receiving second pair. I'll look if this second pair will die too you should help to choose the best ram for this mother. and processor. I wanted to buy gtx670, but now all money will be spent on RAM.
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August 10, 2013 3:16:18 PM

Skeefers said:
The first thing that comes to mind is power; does the card require a power connection, or does it just draw it from the motherboard? 750W should be enough for what you're describing above, so as long as everything is connected properly you should be fine in that regard. Does anything show during POST, or is it always off?


I said that if second couple doesn't work i will reply to you. Now that moment has come. I think my mobo can't handle or just doesn't support this RAM. I tried Samsung DDR3 2GB 1333Mhz RAM from my father's office and it worked, but it's very slow though. I want to try this couple:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kingston-HyperX-KHX16C9P1K2-16-...

What do you think my mobo handle this two pretty sticks. I thought buying new mother:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ASUS-SABERTOOTH-990FX-SOCKET-AM...

What do you Think What is the best way out of here?
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August 10, 2013 5:50:33 PM

I'll be honest, I don't understand why the RAM isn't working on your current board. It's clearly the correct type and speed for that mobo. Does it register all 4 sticks in the BIOS when you plug them in?

I've never used Visiontek RAM before, but I know Kingston HyperX is good stuff. I've used it in every system I've built in the last 10 years. That said, I don't know that you need to upgrade your motherboard just yet. There's still a few things we can try to get the Visiontek RAM working, and if we can't then the Kingston HyperX may work instead. If you want to go ahead and buy both the RAM and new mobo, that's up to you, but I'm not sure it's necessary at this point, just yet.
August 11, 2013 5:00:28 AM

Ok, let's try and if it'll not work i'll buy another RAM.
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August 11, 2013 7:41:37 AM

Alright, well the first sep is to see if any of the 4 RAM sticks are being detected in the BIOS with all 4 installed. Plug them in and let me know what the BIOS tells you.
August 12, 2013 6:12:39 AM

I installed Thermaltake Duorb on my cpu and now i can't put the sticks, because the heatsink around the fan is not tall enough to put this high profile sticks in it's place. Before installing Duorb i tried 4 RAM's on stock cooler but no luck. Maybe there's no way except buying this ram:

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-Profile-DDR3-16...

or this:

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-Anniversary-K...

or this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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August 12, 2013 7:21:53 AM

It's possible that the new RAM could resolve the issue, but keep in mind that there's a chance it's something with the motherboard and buying new RAM would just be a waste of money. If you could put the stock cooler back on, there's still a few other things to try that would help narrow down exactly what the issue is so that you don't buy parts you don't need.
August 12, 2013 8:10:20 AM

Ok, i left it in the center, and let's see what guys can do with it. Answers will be tomorrow. I'll let you know. I think noone can figure out what's the problem wiht this junk. I have about 170 bucks. I wish if there's good mobo with 16gb for that price. If you know please let me know. :) 
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