No Video on new build

Mabberama · 8 Jun 2015 at 10:56

Hi All,

I've put together the build spec'd below. After a bit of messing around I get the unit to switch on (fans spinning etc) but I get no video output whatsoever.

I'm really scratching my head now, done all of the resets, reseated RAM....nothing.

I'm worried now I need to return to OC for replacement.

Any help would be great.

TIA....

Intel Core i5-4690 3.50GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail
Samsung 250GB 850 EVO SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gbps 32 Layer 3D V-NAND Solid State Drive (MZ-75E250B/EU)
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-Bit DVD - OEM (WN7-00614)
MSI H97I AC Intel H97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 Mini ITX Motherboard
Asus GeForce GT740 OC 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card
Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Case - BlackSuperFlower Golden Green HX 350W "80 Plus Gold" Power Supply - Black GeIL Black Dragon 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C11 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (GD38GB1600C11DC)

stulid · 8 Jun 2015 at 10:58

Take the GFX card out and connect your display directly to the motherboard.

Do you have the extra power going to the socket near where the CPU is?

Mabberama · 8 Jun 2015 at 11:01

I've tried with/without the GPU, still nothing.

Sorry....extra power?? Sounds like this is where my problem might be?

Thanks btw.

stulid · 8 Jun 2015 at 11:03

Theres a 4pin connector next to the heatink.

You will need that connected as well as the 24pin.

Mabberama · 8 Jun 2015 at 11:15

Ah....this sounds like it's what I've missed.

I've got the 24 PIN connected, but not the other 4 pin.....

If you look at https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-001-SF can you see this in any of the pics?

Sorry for being a dumbass.....just don't want to screw anything up.

stulid · 8 Jun 2015 at 11:17

That psu will likely have an 8pin ATX (or called EPS) plug that separates into two halfs, one half of this will fit.

Not to be confused with the 8pin PCI-E that is probably 6+2pin.

Mabberama · 8 Jun 2015 at 11:22

I think I know the one we're talking about. Will check as soon as I get home from work and let you know.

Thanks again!

Mabberama · 9 Jun 2015 at 13:39

It's working now.....feel like such a dufus!

Still, it's my first build and I've learnt something.