I just built my first computer and all my components are running fine (as in each one's fan is running quietly) but when I turn it on, no image is displayed on the screen. I know for a fact that the monitor and cord are working fine, the mouse and keyboard do too, I have removed the RAM and experimented with that whole process, I have reset the CMOS or something like that, and I just don't know what to do. This is my first build and I've poured $800 into it. The only thing not connected is the dvd drive, is that important yet? I mean, I understand that I need a dvd drive to install my OS, but shouldn't an image show up on the screen anyhow? The first time I turned it on, it asked me to select a location to boot from or insert an operating system into the disk drive, but I had accidentally ordered a slim dvd drive and it didn't hook up right so I just shut my computer off. Now when I turn it on, nothing happens. Like I said, all fans run and the LEDs work fine so I really just don't know. I'm hoping it's just a simple thing. Also, my 24 pin ATX connector does not clip in. It comes out easily and cord has to be bent a certain way so that the plug part is tilted toward the back of the case. I have locked the ATX clip into place before, but when I do, it does not stay bent in the required direction. Here are my specs:
Motherboard: AS Rock Extreme 4
Processor: Intel-i5 3570K
Graphics Card: HD Radeon 7770 1 GHZ Edition
RAM: (2 X 4GB) Corsair
Power Supply: Corsair CX600
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM
Motherboard: AS Rock Extreme 4
Processor: Intel-i5 3570K
Graphics Card: HD Radeon 7770 1 GHZ Edition
RAM: (2 X 4GB) Corsair
Power Supply: Corsair CX600
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM