New computer problem

tbf99 · 6 Dec 2006 at 23:22

Hi!

Recently built the pc in the link here

I turn the PC on and it's sounds like it is running fine. (No beeps and I can turn num lock / caps lock on and off) however nothing comes on the monitor? I've tried 2 graphics cards and the onboard graphics.

Any ideas?

I should also mention when I press the menu buttons on the monitor it tells me "Power saving enabled use the computer to activate" but however much I press keys it won't come out of this mode

oh, and it is a Dell M 993 CRT if this helps (I'm using the monitor fine with my spare PC at the moment.

All help appreciated thanks!

muckymick · 6 Dec 2006 at 23:54

Could be a memory problem,try using just 1 stick at a time and swapping them over.

tbf99 · 7 Dec 2006 at 22:59

This hasn't worked any more ideas anyone ?

oldlady · 8 Dec 2006 at 13:40

Does the graphics card require a cable from the PSU to be plugged into it?

Rab · 8 Dec 2006 at 14:53

is it possible u ram needs more volts, than it is set in the bios. a few have had that prob recently. g/l

Curiosityx · 8 Dec 2006 at 15:37

Sounds like either a memory problem or possibly shorting on the case somewhere. Try running the system outside of the case with minimal hardware attached and reset the cmos.

There is also a chance that the Psu is underpowered for your system this has been common of late with the invention of newer graphics cards drawing a lot more power. Whats the rating on your current unit?

From the setup i would suggest at least a 400w unit, 500w to be greedy.