HELP my my new computer build will not show an image on my computer screen

[Tom_004]

SO i have a new computer build (my first one) and nothing will show up on my monitor. I don't think the PSU is the problem because all the components light up or start running.
My motherboard - is the Z170A Gaming Pro (not M7)
CPU - Core I5 - 6600K LGA 1151
RAM - two sticks of corsair vengeance 8GB per stick 1.35v
Graphics card - Asus GEFORCE GTX 960 4GB
PSU - 450W

I would also like to mention that when i tun on the computer a light pops up on the motherboard called DRAM. I checked the manual and it says that this means there is a failure in the DRAM.

 

[alexoiu]

Try leaving single RAM module installed. Test each slot. See if still DRAM LED on.

 

[Tom_004]

Try leaving single RAM module installed. Test each slot. See if still DRAM LED on.

Yeh i have tried that but it seems to not work

 

[alexoiu]

Is the DRAM LED on in all cases?

 

[Tom_004]

Is the DRAM LED on in all cases?

Yes it is on in all cases. It flicks from the CPU LED for less than a second then onto the DRAM for about 6-10 seconds depending on where the sticks are placed in the 4 DIMM slots. I read that a sound would be made, 1 short beep but i heard no such beep when plugging in headphones

 

[alexoiu]

The led stays on, or only for 6-10 seconds?

 

[Tom_004]

The led stays on, or only for 6-10 seconds?

yeh only on for 6-10 seconds

 

[alexoiu]

What video cable using for connecting the monitor?

 

[Tom_004]

What video cable using for connecting the monitor?

I use a Display port for the monitor but i also i have tried using my TV using a hdmi.

 

[alexoiu]

Not sure what's wrong. Try connecting case speaker to the motherboard, and see if any beeps, or try testing it at a local PC repair shop, if not too expensive.

 

[logainofhades]

What is the make/model, on that power supply? Just because it is 450w, doesn't mean it is a good one. Try removing the graphics card, and using the integrated graphics.

 

[Tom_004]

What is the make/model, on that power supply? Just because it is 450w, doesn't mean it is a good one. Try removing the graphics card, and using the integrated graphics.

Thanks i'll try that. Its a Super Flower 450w

 

[logainofhades]

Superflower makes good units, so I am not overly concerned about quality, though you are at the minimum suggested PSU, for a GTX 960. As long as you are not overclocking, that should be safe to use. Not saying it can't go bad, but at least it isn't a PSU better suited to being a doorstop, like diablotek, or similar Tier 5 units.

 

[Tom_004]

Superflower makes good units, so I am not overly concerned about quality, though you are at the minimum suggested PSU, for a GTX 960. As long as you are not overclocking, that should be safe to use. Not saying it can't go bad, but at least it isn't a PSU better suited to being a doorstop, like diablotek, or similar Tier 5 units.

Yeh i have had the graphics card for a while now so i know that the PSU works with it

 

[logainofhades]

I know that my board gets picky, when I change graphics cards. Maybe try a CMOS reset?

 

[Tom_004]

I know that my board gets picky, when I change graphics cards. Maybe try a CMOS reset?

i have decided to go down the RMA route and just get a replacement

 

[logainofhades]

Well if it is working with the GPU removed, you have either a bad GPU, or possibly a faulty PSU. If the PSU is a bit older, it could be a bit too weak now. They do lose a bit of their capacity, when they get old.