Computer Hardware Help

[mangosplash]

Hello,

This morning my laptop charger stopped working for me so I finally decided to try and set up my desktop (that I admittedly have not used in a couple of years) and ran into some trouble. I initially attempted to hook it up to a Samsung monitor, but no picture showed up and the power light blinked red. I then attempted to hook it up to a nearby TV using an HDMI cable but still no picture came up. I am not sure where to start looking as I built the PC years ago. Below is a link to a picture that shows the interior of the system in case that helps. Please let me know any thoughts or if a close up picture of a part is needed, any help would be greatly appreciated. Low-cost solutions would be welcome as I was recently laid off and I am a student.

https://imgur.com/a/M6VKtLu

 

[engineer5261]

try using your integrated graphics if you have one (Plug into the HDMI / DVI on the motherboard instead of your graphic card)

 

[cookiemania66]

Hey Buddy!

Can you give us a list of your PC components, please?

CPU:
RAM:
Mainboard:
GPU:
Case:
PSU:
SSD:
HDD:

Are the Fans spinning if you start the PC?

and any additional stuff that i havent mentioned.

First thing you could do is: If your CPU does have an integraded graphics procesor unit(iGPU - Intel Core I Series do have one) you can try hooking your monitor to the HDMI/DVI/VGA output of your motherboard. Maybe the gpu does not work anymore.

 

[mangosplash]

It is not integrated. The fans do start when I start the computer. I will do my best to get specific component names. All I know at the moment is that the HDD is a western digital 500 GB, motherboard looks to be an Asus, and graphics is an ati radeon.

 

[mangosplash]

Monitor reads "No Signal- Check connected device's power, cable connection, and source selection."

 

[dontlistentome]

if that computer has integrated graphics, remove the videocard and boot up with the integrated graphics. If the computer works, then I'd renintall the videocard, taking care to connect the pci-ex connector from the power supply, and try it with the videocard.

The idea is to rule out a videocard problem.

 

[cookiemania66]

Monitor reads "No Signal- Check connected device's power, cable connection, and source selection."

If your Monitor is not able to get a video signal, then im 95% sure that your videocard is faulty...
Do you have a seconsd gpu to hand (or a friend) to try that out?

 

[mangosplash]

Took out the video card and it worked! Thanks all, I really appreciate it.

 

[cookiemania66]

Took out the video card and it worked! Thanks all, I really appreciate it.

You´re welcome