I've tried everything I can think of! Please help (Boot issues)

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gquinn11 Posts 1 Registration date Saturday September 27, 2014 Status Member Last seen September 27, 2014 - Sep 27, 2014 at 11:05 AM
Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 - Sep 27, 2014 at 04:55 PM
Hey guys,
So I'm a 15 year old and I built my computer almost a year ago now, and now it wont start! To clarify, all the hardware is seemingly functioning properly (fans, GPU, HDD, PSU, ...), and here is what happens when I press the power button...
1. Everything starts like normal, I hear the fans starting up and everything inside looks fine
2. My monitor starts up sometimes as if it is recieving a signal but it still displays "no signal"
3. the indicator lights display a constant: light-light-*short pause*-light
4. I cri everytiem

Things I've tried:
Unplugging cord, holding powerbutton for a minute then reconnecting; booting with and without connected HDD; taking out and reinserting the GPU; and connecting it with both hdmi and dvi to my tv and monitor.

This was my first build so I dont have any extra parts to experiment with... any home remedy ideas or should I take it in and pay for diagnosis/repair?
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Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,169
Sep 27, 2014 at 04:55 PM
Hi

So I'm 85 years old and I have never dares building my own computer.

Did you ever install an operating system to it?

Was it a brand new compatible graphic card into it? Have you tried another run of the mill monitor?
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