New computer help installing GPU

[Wetrocky45]

So I got my computer built. So originally I was able to get my PC working with out the GPU because my computer wouldn’t turn on the monitor unless I plugged it into the motherboard. So it’s been about a month and I still haven’t installed the GPU the fan on the GPU works and everything no problem. Just wondering should I buy a new GPU because it’s not working when I originally built it. I haven’t tried since I got the computer though. So basically the GPU never connect d with the monitor when I originally built the computer. I haven’t tried yet. Is it because I have to get the computer working before installing the GPU????Basically Any ideas?????

i5 6500k 3.2ghz
8gb of ram
1tb of HDD
1060 gtx 3gb —not working yet need help
550watt

 

[alexoiu]

When GPU installed, you have to connect the monitor to it, not to the motherboard.

 

[Wetrocky45]

Ok I’ll test it when I get home I’ll go to bios change the settings so that it registers the GPU hopefully the fans work lol and then I’ll restart and make sure I plug it into the GPU thx keep you updated

 

[alexoiu]

No problem.

 

[pete_101]

I assume you connected the power cable from the power supply to the plug on the graphics card? Some cards use a 6 pin connector, while others use an 8 pin (you can use a 6+2 as an 8).