- Jan 6, 2018
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So I had just worked on my first PC build after about 3 months of heavy research on the parts and setup. I figured I was ready from here.
PC PART LIST: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/TheBreadBakery/saved/
The computer was nearly done. All I had to do was install windows 10 and both drivers. What a feat this would be if I had finally finished my build after such a long time, not to mention again my first! I plugged in the PC, turned it on, and watched as the RGB on the mobo lit up, all the necessary lights on it lit up, and the CPU fan turned on. The GPU fans however did not turn on, yet a small white LED lit up, leading me to believe that it SHOULD still work. I plugged in a DVI and was ready to start my new..... experience? No video had output to my monitor, regardless of what port I plugged it into. (GPU and MOBO.) After rechecking wiring, I was stumped, and went to the local best buy geek squad to get it checked out. After a few hours of testing, I came back with the results that either my MOBO pcle slots were busted, my GPU was a DOA, or my PSU was not strong enough. (I did try using a 800W bronze but nothing much changed.) We tried booting the PC only on the i5 integrated graphics, yet even that didnt work, leading me to believe that even that could be a DOA.
long story short, I was unsuccessful with my first build, either to whatever POSSIBLE stupid error I had done, or just up TO 3 DOA PARTS. At this point I guess returning parts could be an option, then reordering some for trial #2. Yet is returning even an option? (all parts purchased trough amazon) I threw out my anti static bags that came with the GPU and MOBO, however I do still have the boxes, manuals, and accessories. Is returning something I should try doing at this point? Or is there another option.
---If anyone would like to look at my PC, I can still supply pictures at peoples demand.
PC PART LIST: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/TheBreadBakery/saved/
The computer was nearly done. All I had to do was install windows 10 and both drivers. What a feat this would be if I had finally finished my build after such a long time, not to mention again my first! I plugged in the PC, turned it on, and watched as the RGB on the mobo lit up, all the necessary lights on it lit up, and the CPU fan turned on. The GPU fans however did not turn on, yet a small white LED lit up, leading me to believe that it SHOULD still work. I plugged in a DVI and was ready to start my new..... experience? No video had output to my monitor, regardless of what port I plugged it into. (GPU and MOBO.) After rechecking wiring, I was stumped, and went to the local best buy geek squad to get it checked out. After a few hours of testing, I came back with the results that either my MOBO pcle slots were busted, my GPU was a DOA, or my PSU was not strong enough. (I did try using a 800W bronze but nothing much changed.) We tried booting the PC only on the i5 integrated graphics, yet even that didnt work, leading me to believe that even that could be a DOA.
long story short, I was unsuccessful with my first build, either to whatever POSSIBLE stupid error I had done, or just up TO 3 DOA PARTS. At this point I guess returning parts could be an option, then reordering some for trial #2. Yet is returning even an option? (all parts purchased trough amazon) I threw out my anti static bags that came with the GPU and MOBO, however I do still have the boxes, manuals, and accessories. Is returning something I should try doing at this point? Or is there another option.
---If anyone would like to look at my PC, I can still supply pictures at peoples demand.
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