Since your not receiving a signal first double check the PC is connected to the monitor right.
Have you tried plugging your monitor into each different video output (video card or motherboard)? It should only display out of the video card but it can vary. Also make sure your monitor/TV is on the right source (your PC).
If that doesn't solve the problem, is the PC turning on? Fans should be spinning, you should receive a single POST beep, and lights should be on on your motherboard, case, video card , etc. If it is then (turn off PC and) make sure your video card is seated right and has all the necessary power cables securely seated. If it still doesn't work then go into the article posted by Pr3di, which should help from there.
If all else fails running the system without the video card may help.