New computer, no signal to monitor

demonkaze · #1 Dec 20, 2007, 03:51 AM

Hey guys, I just recieved a new PC that I ordered, when I connect it to my monitor I get no signal.

The computer I bought is this http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/343629...searchsource=0

The monitor is a HP w19.

All the cables are secure and connected, I get no post beeps, everything (fans,disk drive etc.) sounds like it's working, and the monitor works fine on my other computer.

With my other computer I have one slot for the white cable and one slightly smaller blue slot for the blue cable, on the new computer i have 2 of the white slots, but i got an adapter with the computer to connect the blue cable with so it fits.

Really confused as to what it could be and I would greatly appreciate any help you guys could give.

Thanks

demonkaze · Dec 20, 2007, 07:26 AM

Do you mean DVI? As that is how I am connecting the two.

seahwk83 · Dec 20, 2007, 08:18 PM

agree with above post, make sure all is compatible

demonkaze · Dec 21, 2007, 07:13 AM

The adaptor is a 8800 gts, and it has a dual dvi slot/s.

I only have a normal dvi cable, should i go and buy a dual dvi cable? Could that be the problem?

seahwk83 · Dec 21, 2007, 08:40 PM

take all your specs of what you have and try to get the most knowledgeable guy in the store to give you a hand, sorry couldn't give more inof, wouldn't want to waste time on maybes - good luck with this

demonkaze · Dec 22, 2007, 02:01 AM

I'm going to get a new cable today, if that doesn't work, I'll send the computer back and get a replacement sent.

Thanks for taking your time to answer this guys, I appreciate it.



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