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| System Name | The Terminator. |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i7 950 3.06Ghz. |
| Motherboard | Asus P6X58D-Extreme |
| Cooling | Stock. |
| Memory | Corsair 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 2000MHz Dominator-GT Memory Kit CL8 (8-9-8-24) 1.65V |
| Video Card(s) | Sapphire HD 6950 2GB GDDR5. |
| Storage | WD 1TB 3.5" SATA-III 6Gb/s / OCZ Vertex 120GB SSD. |
| Display(s) | 24'' Widescreen Samsung 1080p. |
| Case | Antec 1200 Gaming Case. |
| Audio Device(s) | Realtek. |
| Power Supply | TX 650W Corsair |
| Software | Windows 7 Enterprise 64 bit |
Hi guys,
So i recently upgraded my PC. Below are my specs pre and post upgrade. Here is the problem. After getting all the parts together, i boot up the PC for the first time and see 'No signal' on the monitor. So, switch the VGA cables round, mix and match, still no show. So i take out my BFG 9800 and put in the X1900XT - NO show. Note: I am getting a green light on the BFG whilst connected, indicating it is receiving sufficient power. I have built all my PC's beforehand but usually at least get the screen, hence me needing help!
Anyway, this leads me to believe it could be 3 things! The motherboard is broken? I don't like to believe that since mobo's are usually pretty damn sturdy! The RAM is faulty? Could be, i ordered 2 new Crucial Ballistix 1GB sticks to go in with my other older 2, the casing around the ram looks different but im pretty sure the specs are the same! Or, the processor is buggered? However, if that was the case, i would have thought my screen would still come on, or am i wrong?
One thing to note: I did not introduce new thermalpaste to my E6600 after taking it out my G965P mobo and putting it into the new one since it still had some on and was getting decent temps pre-upgrade anyway, is that a problem?
Anyway, i would really appreciate some guidance/help/suggestions! I'm usually okay when i can see whats going on! Thanks a lot guys!
Pre-Upgrade:
Antec 900 Gaming Case
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40Ghz
Radeon X1900XT 512MB
2GB Crucial Ballistix PC6400 800Mhz RAM
Hiper Type-R 580W PSU
Gigabyte 965P DS3 Motherboard
Western Digital 5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM
Post-Upgrade:
Antec 900 Gaming Case
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40Ghz
BFG GeForce 9800 GTX+ OC 512MB (Core: 760MHz, Shader 1890MHz, GDDR3 Memory 2250MHz) £152.74 inc VAT
4GB Crucial Ballistix PC6400 800Mhz RAM (2x 1GB £35.24 inc VAT)
Corsair TX 650W ATX2.2 SLi Compliant PSU £64.61 inc VAT
Asus P5Q Pro Intel P45 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard £88.11 inc VAT
Western Digital 5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM
So i recently upgraded my PC. Below are my specs pre and post upgrade. Here is the problem. After getting all the parts together, i boot up the PC for the first time and see 'No signal' on the monitor. So, switch the VGA cables round, mix and match, still no show. So i take out my BFG 9800 and put in the X1900XT - NO show. Note: I am getting a green light on the BFG whilst connected, indicating it is receiving sufficient power. I have built all my PC's beforehand but usually at least get the screen, hence me needing help!
Anyway, this leads me to believe it could be 3 things! The motherboard is broken? I don't like to believe that since mobo's are usually pretty damn sturdy! The RAM is faulty? Could be, i ordered 2 new Crucial Ballistix 1GB sticks to go in with my other older 2, the casing around the ram looks different but im pretty sure the specs are the same! Or, the processor is buggered? However, if that was the case, i would have thought my screen would still come on, or am i wrong?
One thing to note: I did not introduce new thermalpaste to my E6600 after taking it out my G965P mobo and putting it into the new one since it still had some on and was getting decent temps pre-upgrade anyway, is that a problem?
Anyway, i would really appreciate some guidance/help/suggestions! I'm usually okay when i can see whats going on! Thanks a lot guys!
Pre-Upgrade:
Antec 900 Gaming Case
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40Ghz
Radeon X1900XT 512MB
2GB Crucial Ballistix PC6400 800Mhz RAM
Hiper Type-R 580W PSU
Gigabyte 965P DS3 Motherboard
Western Digital 5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM
Post-Upgrade:
Antec 900 Gaming Case
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40Ghz
BFG GeForce 9800 GTX+ OC 512MB (Core: 760MHz, Shader 1890MHz, GDDR3 Memory 2250MHz) £152.74 inc VAT
4GB Crucial Ballistix PC6400 800Mhz RAM (2x 1GB £35.24 inc VAT)
Corsair TX 650W ATX2.2 SLi Compliant PSU £64.61 inc VAT
Asus P5Q Pro Intel P45 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard £88.11 inc VAT
Western Digital 5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM
