No video signal - New Computer build with new graphics card

[bigbaconclassic]

Hi. Just built a new system, replacing my old mobo and CPU. My monitor connects into a VGA out, but the new motherboard has no onboard graphics card. Didn't occur to me to check this beforehand. I bought a $30 graphics card so I'd have something to plug my monitor into, but when I start the computer for the first time, nothing happens to the monitor. The new graphics card comes with a DVD with display drivers, but nothing happens when i run it. Obviously, I can't set up my computer if I can't connect a monitor to it. I'm not sure how to solve this problem. Seems like a catch 22. Can anyone help? Thanks!

 

[bigbaconclassic]

Switched to the other PCI x16 slot. No change; still no signal to video. The specs say the card requires 300 watts or greater power supply with a minimum of 18 amps on the +12 volt rail. Not sure what that last part really means, but I do have 430W power supply, and so now am wondering if a bigger power supply is needed.

 

[ThatGeekloner]

try disassemble your RAM after you unplug the power cord, wait 30sec and put it back in

 

[bigbaconclassic]

try disassemble your RAM after you unplug the power cord, wait 30sec and put it back in

Couldn't hurt to try. I'm wondering how that will make a difference.

 

[bigbaconclassic]

Taking out and putting RAM back in didn't work. btw, i ran a psu calculator and everything came in under 300w, so I'm thinking there's enough power to the video card.

 

[ThatGeekloner]

Have tried unplug everything and put it back in and make sure its connected firmly?
if that doesnt work look here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1635251/graphics-card-video-signal.html
hope this helps

 

[bigbaconclassic]

Ah, the 8 pin ATX 12V power wasn't plugged in. What an amateur!

 

[ThatGeekloner]

Thank god for that goodbye!