PC powers up but doesn't boot

[ABosko]

Hello everyone,

I recently finished building a computer. All moving parts of the computer are in motion when I turn the PC on, but nothing happens on the monitor.

What should I do?

Specs:
Motherboard: Asus H97M Plus
CPU: Intel Core i7 4790k
GPU: EVGA GTX 970
PSU: EVGA 650 GQ
Case: NZXT Noctis 450

Thank you!

 

[elbert]

Try the motherboard DVI, HDMI, or vga. Try it both with and without the card in the pc. Try remove a RAM stick then the other testing each.

 

[ABosko]

Try the motherboard DVI, HDMI, or vga. Try it both with and without the card in the pc. Try remove a RAM stick then the other testing each.

I don't quite understand what you mean, sorry

 

[elbert]

Your motherboard has video output so try those instead of the GTX970. If this doesn't work remove a stick of ram and test. The swap it out with the other stick and test. Note the vga, dvi, and hdmi ports in the image.

 

[ABosko]

Your motherboard has video output so try those instead of the GTX970. If this doesn't work remove a stick of ram and test. The swap it out with the other stick and test.

Thanks! I removed the video card and the bios opened. Now what?

 

[Paul NZ]

Did you connect power to the GPU if it needs power??

Did you plug the monitor into the GPU when it was installed, not into onboard video?

 

[elbert]

Did you have the video cards PCIE power plugs in? You could also try installing window. Make sure everything else works.

 

[ABosko]

Did you have the video cards PCIE power plugs in? You could also try installing window. Make sure everything else works.

Everything else works. I had the plugs routing to the PSU connected to the GPU up until the Bios opened. I am planning on moving the hard drive in the computer I am currently using to the new one, so should I do that now?

Thanks for the help!

 

[elbert]

Yes make sure windows is running and everything is good then start on getting the 970 working.

 

[ABosko]

Yes make sure windows is running and everything is good then start on getting the 970 working.

Is it safe to take the hard drive I am currently using and to put it into my NEW computer?

 

[Paul NZ]

If its got windows on it no

 

[elbert]

Safe? The windows may need reinstalled. Backup all your data. What version of windows? If it's not a free or OEM it should transfer.

 

[ABosko]

If its got windows on it no

Then how should I get windows on my new computer without buying another licence???

 

[ABosko]

Safe? The windows may need reinstalled. Backup all your data. What version of windows? If it's not a free or OEM it should transfer.

It's windows 7

 

[elbert]

If it's retail then your key should work. If not then you may need to buy a new key.

 

[Paul NZ]

If its got windows on it no

Then how should I get windows on my new computer without buying another licence???

It's not free forever

 

[ABosko]

If it's retail then your key should work. If not then you may need to buy a new key.

So should I backup my files onto another computer (not the new one) and just add the drive?

 

[elbert]

Depends on your HD or SSD. If you have a new SSD just install windows then add you HD. What drives do you have? Here is a retail windows 10 if you need.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($106.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $106.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-29 21:55 EST-0500

 

[ABosko]

Depends on your HD or SSD. If you have a new SSD just install windows then add you HD. What drives do you have? Here is a retail windows 10 if you need.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($106.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $106.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-29 21:55 EST-0500

I am using the WD blue 1 TB Drive and the old one is the Seagate Barracuda 1000gb Drive

 

[elbert]

Yes install windows on your WD then and get Windows running before moving your old drive.

 

[ABosko]

Yes install windows on your WD then and get Windows running before moving your old drive.

I have installed windows 10 RETAIL on my new WD Drive. Next, should I install the GPU drivers?

 

[elbert]

Only if the GPU is installed and you booted with the monitor plugged into the GPU.

 

[ABosko]

Only if the GPU is installed and you booted with the monitor plugged into the GPU.

Thank you so much for the help! One last question: how do I add the other drive if it has Windows 7 on it?

 

[elbert]

Just plug it in with the system off. Then go to control panel>system and security>adminstrator tools>computer management>disk manager and right click disk x activate. The x being which ever disk the new drive is.

 

[ABosko]

Just plug it in with the system off. Then go to control panel>system and security>adminstrator tools>computer management>disk manager and right click disk x activate. The x being which ever disk the new drive is.

The drive was automatically activated. Do I need to install the Apps again (Battle.net, Overwatch, Steam)?

UPDATE: I poked around and found all of my old files. Thank you all so much for the help!