Hi folks,
I'm a first time builder and my old Pentium D processor overheated and apparently burnt out/does not work. I recently bought a 2 GHZ Pentium Dual Core (Inside) Processor. Once I replaced the D with the Dual Core, I got the infamous 'No Signal' on the monitor. I checked all the connections and wondered if my Video Card, a Ge Force 7800 GT (which was purchased a few years ago), is incompatible with the new Dual Core Intel processor?
I assumed it was because when I put the old Pentium D back in, at the very least, the Pentium D screen posted before I got the overheating beeps/message and the usual shut down. The Dual Core just boots up (all fans and lights work beautifully) but there is no post, just a 'no signal' message before the monitor goes blank.
I want to also note that the keyboard does not light up which I read could be a problem with the motherboard, however, the mobo seems to work fine as the processor boots and there is a green light on the mobo indicating a successful boot (unless I've mistaken the green light?).
Sorry for the newbie questions, I just want to upgrade my cpu with a smooth first time build but am running into difficulties highlighted above. If the video card is outdated for the new intel dual core processor, I could buy an upgrade, but wouldn't mind using the 7800 GT with the new processor longer before taking that route. Any insight would be most appreciated. Thanks.
I'm a first time builder and my old Pentium D processor overheated and apparently burnt out/does not work. I recently bought a 2 GHZ Pentium Dual Core (Inside) Processor. Once I replaced the D with the Dual Core, I got the infamous 'No Signal' on the monitor. I checked all the connections and wondered if my Video Card, a Ge Force 7800 GT (which was purchased a few years ago), is incompatible with the new Dual Core Intel processor?
I assumed it was because when I put the old Pentium D back in, at the very least, the Pentium D screen posted before I got the overheating beeps/message and the usual shut down. The Dual Core just boots up (all fans and lights work beautifully) but there is no post, just a 'no signal' message before the monitor goes blank.
I want to also note that the keyboard does not light up which I read could be a problem with the motherboard, however, the mobo seems to work fine as the processor boots and there is a green light on the mobo indicating a successful boot (unless I've mistaken the green light?).
Sorry for the newbie questions, I just want to upgrade my cpu with a smooth first time build but am running into difficulties highlighted above. If the video card is outdated for the new intel dual core processor, I could buy an upgrade, but wouldn't mind using the 7800 GT with the new processor longer before taking that route. Any insight would be most appreciated. Thanks.