Help! I'm building a PC, but no display is being output, and there are no debug lights.

Posted by Carz120@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 3 comments

Hello,

I recently attempted to build a PC for my dad so he can start playing racing sims. I've listed all the parts below. The issue is that while everything seems to turn on (no beeps or debug lights showing any issues), I’m not getting any display output—neither from the graphics card nor the integrated graphics on the CPU.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

None of the motherboard debug lights flash or change, and I’m not getting any warning signs. I think all components are receiving power, including the GPU, which has spinning fans. I’m using an HDMI/DisplayPort connection from the GPU and the motherboard, and I also tried the DVI connector.

There were two USB drives plugged in the back. One had a BIOS update I was planning to install, and the other had Windows 11, ready for installation once the PC booted up. I’m not sure if those are causing any issues, but I haven’t gotten to the point where I can boot up and apply them. I’ve tried booting without either USB drive, but the ports still provide power to the mouse and keyboard when plugged in. Strangely, the keyboard lights stay on when the PC is off.

Parts list (complete names from Amazon):

I’d really appreciate any recommendations or advice on what to try next. Unfortunately, my schedule is pretty packed, so I might not respond immediately, but I’ll check back in the next 24-36 hours. Thanks so much in advance for any help!

Discord ID: carz190 (if any videos or photos are needed)

A portion of the sim rig was stolen during shipping so I am feeling defeated