I need help /b/. I don't know shit about PCs but I still

>>733878621
Make sure your monitor is plugged into your gpu no your motherboard

>>733878621
It looks like it's on

>>733878750
You can't see because it's too bright but it just shows a blank screen that says "No signal"

>>733878621
Sent :)

>>733878705
this common amateur mistake. I was victim to this simple mistake when i built my first pc

>>733878705
My GPU has a DVI slot but my monitor is only HDMI?

>>733878621
Your graphics card can't communicate with your monitor without an hd/ssd running an operating system (Windows).

I see no mention of either.

>>733878621
Just built a PC for the first time and ran into the same problem. Everything started up and the lights came on but nothing would show up on screen. My problem was that I installed a standoff in my case in the wrong place so it didn't line up with the hole on my motherboard and so that piece of metal was touching the back of the motherboard causing it to short and not start up fully. I took everything apart and made sure everything was lined up exactly where it was supposed to for the motherboard and then it worked correctly and I could get to the BIOS

>>733879003
that gpu should also definitely have an hdmi...

>>733878621
I cant help without dick pics.

>>733878621
Post a picture of the back of the tower so we can see all the connectors

>>733879071
Wtf are you on about?

OP do research. You'll figure it out. When I decided to build my first Pc I did tons of research before I even bought any parts. The building process went fairly smooth for me. Just do a bunch of research and shit. you'll figure it out. chances are its a sill mistake

>>733878621
You have no hard drive or operating system you stupid fuck. Throw it in the trash and start over.

Had the same issue with mine. once I figured out it wasnt a standoff shorting my motherboard I dug a little deeper and found out the kaby lake chipset in my processor wasnt compatible with my motherboard. Needed a skylake. If none of these other solutions work I'd look into that. Incompatible chipset does exactly what you're describing but I'm a retard so who knows

>>733879232
A standoff shorted his MB
Not that difficult to comprehend

is no one going to mention why the hell he got an i7 7700 and a 1060?

>>733878621
Fuck your motherboard must be tiny as shit, I have the same case and It caught me of guard, your gonna have to remove your graphics card and install/Setup your OS before you can use that graphics card

remove the video card and plug the monitor directly to motherboard video.

If you get something, it's your BIOS or the 1060.

>>733879232
lolol sorry, I just installed my motherboard incorrectly. One of my standoff's was misplaced and was underneath the motherboard causing it to short
>>733879364
this

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>>733878621
Here's how it looks from the back

>>733879478
the top slot of your gpu, those are caps to prevent lots of dust, uncover the hdmi one

Dear god what is that fucking abomination

>>733879383
Maybe that's how he decided to spend his money.
Why judge?
Perhaps he was misled by a salesman, who knows?

>>733878621
We might be able to help OP but if he can't even build a fucking PC chances are he's not worth your time.

>>733879383
My cousin gave me his old one

>>733878621
I used to have this problem on my laptop. What is it is that your computer may actually be updating and for some weird reason it doesn't show on the monitor.

Try hooking it up to something that isn't HDMI, turn it on and wait a few moments. It shouldn't take over an hour (or two at most) for it to be on. It's probably just updating. If that doesn't fix it then I have no fucking idea.

>>733879478
lol now i get why u were saying ur gpu has no hdmi. take the damn caps off man. Did you do any sort of research on the parts you bought or did you just say fuck it and but a bunch of parts? You can't go into Pc building blind. You gotta know what you're doing.

>>733879478
Now plug in all the cables and then take a pic. From there we can assess if you're doing it right.
Also, you have a HDD/SSD plugged in already?

>>733879478

Lol fagtality

>>733879784
>Also, you have a HDD/SSD plugged in already?

No he doesn't. I don't understand why nobody realizes the operating system is the glue that makes the hardware work. Of course it will say no signal. The GPU is receiving nothing to display.

>>733879478
Hah, this nigga' needs labels so he can tell the difference between USB 3.0 and DisplayPort.

>>733880039

You retard, even the BIOS would display something, even if there was no HDD attached.

>>733880063
Those labels are printed on by the manufacturer goober.

>>733879784
Yeah sorry, I forgot to mention that I have a Samsung EVO 500gb SSD plugged in. I will plug them in

>>733880206

Oh shit I had no idea!!! Thanks for letting me know that the manufacturer put them there, I never would have known unless you had told me!

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Shitty wiring but will fix after, here's the SSD. I don't have an HDD yet.

>>733879025
BIOS should show at least, though

if the issue persists after os is installed make sure the gpu and cables are seated correctly, or try a different gpu

if these don't work continue to isolate the cause and learn shit the hard way like the rest of us did

>>733880350
Stop trying to cover your idiocy. Go suck your mom's tit little boy.

Try *ALL* the HDMI connectors on the PC, one at a time, starting with the one on the motherboard.

If you try one and it doesn't work, power down, move the HDMI cable, and power up again. Just swapping the HDMI cable with the power on doesn't always work.

Most likely, either the motherboard one will be live, or the first one on the video card will be live.

Once you can get into the BIOS, there will probably be an option for "start onboard video first" or "start video card first". Set that to "video card" and then hook your monitor to the video card.

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Okay, I found this little screw in the box. Is that what a standoff is?

>>733880873
Okay will do

unplug your graphics card and get your PC running first.

Would it be lame for me to get a gaming PC/Laptop to just play Wow and do stupid shit on the internet? Will probably try other games but it would mainly be for WoW

>>733879003
The gpu should have both lol wtf

>>733880482
Why do you need a HDD?
Just get a big enough SSD what are you a poor fag?

>>733880912
Yes

>>733881069
Why do you still play WoW how fucking underage are you?

>I swear to fuck if I have to select all the clothing again

>>733879478
>>733879478
Plug it into HDMI, dumbass

>>733880912
Make sure all of those are lined up with the holes on your motherboard

>>733881275
I don't anymore I want to get back into it. I stopped before Pandaria came out. I have never seen another MMORPG that looks nearly as cool as WoW was back in the day.

>>733880063
not everyone is born a basement dwelling dorrito inhaling mountain dew consuming neckbeard obese american like yourself gg ez

>>733881837
It's bad tho now man, ship sailed

>>733882019
>all people that know tech are retard neckbeards
Yeah, OK

>>733882084
Any suggestions?

>>733882147
i know tech and can confirm i have a neckbeard

>>733882326
i also live in my parents basement

>>733882345
just not retarded. Not that i know of anyway

>>733879383
What's wrong with 1060? Genuinely curious

>>733882326
I work in tech and confirm most people aren't neckbeards

>>733882326
what you mean know tech? Like you can put together a PC that comes with tools and a guide?

Isn't that just knowing how to google and following instructions?

>>733883027
i know how to use google so can teach myself anything

>>733878621
Why the Mini-ITX motherboard in a standard case?

>>733883102
i also frequently browse toms hardware and am subscribed to linus tech tips youtube channel. Get on my level normies

plug the power cable into your gpu

>>733878621
if youre going for a 1060 you need the 6GB one, or your comp wont be future proof

also, miniATX?

>>733883286
i go in magnito mode when i look at dirty sites

>>733880912
If this is from mobo box its for m2 drive

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>>733883553
>magnito mode

>>733882637
Just a low mid tier card.
It does 1080p just fine.

>>733883939
I've been looking into upgrading my 970 into a 1080, so i can play Star Citizen. Anyone here play it that can tell me how it is? Also considering bridging my 970 to the 1080

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when you are athlon 64 7450/gt 240 yet:((((
dont have money at all:(((((((

>>733884108
If you want to play the actual release Star Citizen, wait for the 1280.

>>733884108
What processor are you using

"PC master race" my ass.

I've never seen or heard someone buy a gaming pc, and get it to work right away. It's always weeks and weeks--even months--of watching youtube tutorials or reading guides on how to fix XYZ problem. And when one problem is solved, there's another one, and when that other one is solved, there's a brand new one.

I'd rather spend 300$ and get an Xbox Scorpio, which will run games at 4k and 60fps.

300$ for a gaming console
300$ for a laptop

600$ total, for both gaming and for a computer.

Why waste 2000$ to build a gaming pc, and run into problems every other day... and that's if even succeed to start it.

>>733887716
Please be bait

have you fixed it yet
on your graphics card
remove the plastic caps
one will be hdmi
plug in there, reboot the pc

common 'problem'

>>733887716
Dude I got a laptop with a 970m and I've prob already made up the cost of it in free games.

>>733887795

Nice trick to use "please be bait" when you have no arguments to prove me wrong.

It's not 2010 anymore. The new consoles now not only support 4k... but they even go to 60fps. That were your most common arguments in the pc vs console debates a few years back. What can you say now?

The only reason to build a gaming PC in 2017, is if you have a passion for troubleshooting and solving problems on a daily basis.

>>733888168
well i game at 100+ fps

>>733887963

I get most of my console games for free too. Even if the original game costs 60 bucks, I just go to Gamestop and exchange it for another game when I'm done with it. And I do this over and over.

I can swap all my games with my friends, since they don't require a one-time-use CD-key like on PC.

P.S: If by "free games" you meant the illegally downloaded ones... well, enjoy your viruses! I don't know if you've read the news last week, but there was a cyberattack that was able to fuck up the ultra-protected computers of mega corportations. Now, imagine how easy it is to hack a single PC like yours.

>>733888344

Nice to see you've felt for a marketing gimmick...

Since studies have shown that the human eye CAN NOT see above 60 frames per second.

>>733888649

> cyberattack that was able to fuck up the ultra-protected computers of mega corportations.

Confirmed bate/retard

Only thing needed was a windows update.

>>733888919
The human eye is at about 25 fps, but you still see the difference between 30 and 60, dont you?

>>733885350
got a source for that?

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>>733888919
Confirmed bait

>>733888939
cry already hacks window

>>733888919
bait or not its really been demonstrated we keep detecting differences up to about 240 fps
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1889/1.2433276/abstract

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>>733888168
>>733887716
OK I know you are lord baiter but fuck off please. I'm an electronic engineer, I assembled my gaming pc easy mode and I play whatever the fuck I want. I even have plugged two P$4 controllers and I play FIFA as it was in the console. CYKA BLYAT

>>733878621
HDMI isn't supported without drivers most of the time. For.my friends PC I had to hook up a dvi connection to a monitor to install Windows and driver's.

>>733878621
make sure that the battery on the motherboard is charged, last time i buildt a computer happend the same