I turned on my computer last week and my monitors didn't wake up or display an image. I could hear windows boot up as well as skype alerts, but no image on either screen. I though at first my video card ate it, but apparently that's not the problem.
I tested my video card (gtx 780) in my old computer, and it's working just fine. So I then assumed my motherboard was to blame, which was an instant headache. So I took an old video card I had in my closet (gtx 560), put it in my 'new' computer and it's working as expected. I've done some reading around and I can't find anyone with this specific problem.
Things I've tried:
I can't come to a conclusion as to what part is causing the problem. Everything seems to be working on it's own, but not together.
System Specs:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/brooker/saved/jj6323
BIOS hate:
https://imgur.com/ljV7gaq
Tldr;
I tested my video card (gtx 780) in my old computer, and it's working just fine. So I then assumed my motherboard was to blame, which was an instant headache. So I took an old video card I had in my closet (gtx 560), put it in my 'new' computer and it's working as expected. I've done some reading around and I can't find anyone with this specific problem.
Things I've tried:
■ made sure it was seated well and locked in
■ used compressed air on the PCI-Slot
■ cleaned the video card *connection* with rubbing alcohol
■ tried the other PCI-E (8x) slot on my motherboard
■ replaced the cord connecting my video card to the power supply
■ tried a different power supply entirely
■ tested the 780 on another computer and it works
■ currently a 560 is in my computer, and working fine
I can't come to a conclusion as to what part is causing the problem. Everything seems to be working on it's own, but not together.
System Specs:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/brooker/saved/jj6323
BIOS hate:
https://imgur.com/ljV7gaq
Tldr;
■ Video card (gtx 780) works on another computer, but not mine.
■ A second video card (gtx 560) is working on my computer.
■ Replacing my power supply had no impact.