PC Does Not Display Video

[SwampTrash]

@SwampTrash - any news?

Unfortunately after trying multiple fixes I still can’t get video. I’m in contact with Redux and seeing what I can workout with them.

[Bruce]

they would be the logical path to proceed with.
keep us posted.

[SwampTrash]

they would be the logical path to proceed with.
keep us posted.

Hello just an update, I have decided to take what I have currently and replace the parts I suspect to be the issue. Starting with the motherboard. I haven’t received any help from Redux so I’m starting with a critical piece of hardware such as the motherboard and slowly going from there. I was deciding on just buying parts and building a new PC myself but this is the most cost-effective way to root out the problem without completely wasting my money. The reason why I’m starting with the motherboard is because I’m not even able to get into BIOS at all and I’m not receiving a prompt to do so either. If my logic is flawed I would appreciate any feedback at all. Also I made sure my motherboard was compatible with every other piece of hardware so no worries there.

[Bruce]

does the motherboard make any beeps when starting up?
it would need one of these little speakers in order to do so.
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the number of beeps will indicate the POST error it is encountering.
like memory or graphics etc.

the chances are it will be the motherboard, memory, or graphics card - or a combo of those.

I’d really be chasing the suppliers myself - warranty is after-all a hidden cost in the purchase price.
they are legally obligated under your consumer rights to replace, replace or refund.

next, have you done the strip down and re-assembly of the rig onto the table or floor?

[SwampTrash]

does the motherboard make any beeps when starting up?
it would need one of these little speakers in order to do so.
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the number of beeps will indicate the POST error it is encountering.
like memory or graphics etc.

the chances are it will be the motherboard, memory, or graphics card - or a combo of those.

I’d really be chasing the suppliers myself - warranty is after-all a hidden cost in the purchase price.
they are legally obligated under your consumer rights to replace, replace or refund.

next, have you done the strip down and re-assembly of the rig onto the table or floor?

Unfortunately it does not come with a beeper. I’m still in contact with Redux to see if I can get anything out of them as well. And yes, currently my rig is on my table on cardboard just as you suggested. Only the essentials are hooked up right now.

[Bruce]

getting your hands on one of those speakers may help pinpoint the issue - saving you getting a part you may not need.

my money is on the GPU personally.

ask a friend, neighbour, or family member if they have a speaker, or even ‘burrow’ one out of a work PC.
mind you, they are only about $2.

[SwampTrash]

getting your hands on one of those speakers may help pinpoint the issue - saving you getting a part you may not need.

my money is on the GPU personally.

ask a friend, neighbour, or family member if they have a speaker, or even ‘burrow’ one out of a work PC.
mind you, they are only about $2.

When I unplug my video card and turn on my PC my keyboard lights up. What would your assessment be for that situation? I’m not incredibly familiar with troubleshooting however I find it weird that when I unplug my video card something else starts working… It’s a keyboard so obviously it’s not vital, and without the video card I can’t get video anyways. I was still curious when it first happened though. My next step is asking around for a beeper, I think I know just the person to ask.

[Bruce]

that bit of news would further make me believe the GPU card is to blame.
any chance you know someone you could burrow one from?

[phillpower2]

And yes, currently my rig is on my table on cardboard just as you suggested. Only the essentials are hooked up right now.

Sorry but you really should have read the Redux SECTION 7 - WARRANTY SERVICE information.

Things that should have been done before stripping the whole lot out include.

The BIOS speaker attached to the speaker header on the MB.

Swapping the GPU slots around.

Swapping the keyboard for the wired PS/2 type.

Trying the GPU in another computer or had it tested by a local tech, the latter more convenient than lugging the whole PC there.

[Bruce]

@SwampTrash -any news?

[SwampTrash]

@SwampTrash -any news?

Yes, so I replaced the video card and still no video. I’m currently in the process of replacing the motherboard with one that has error LEDS if it can’t boot to bios. However I’m having a bit of trouble, the cpu fan bracket that goes on the back of my motherboard won’t come off. It has 4 square objects on each end that won’t come off. They look like clips but from what I’ve seen there’s no way to unclip anything.

[Bruce]

that setup is a first for me.
but it looks like that little protrusion on the clip lifts up to unclip it.

[Bruce]

@SwampTrash - any luck?

[Bruce]

abandoned