Problematic Desktop PC

[luke127]

Hey guys I have an old Desktop PC that mum bought and it didn't work. Now I have tried everything I know: Pulled out the graphics card and used the MB signal connection for the screen and it still doesn't work!

The Problem: The box boots then I turn the screen on and it says no signal on the screen?? I am using a Samsung PC screen and the hardrive or the PC itself is an old LG. I don't know the model as I can't access the BIOS because the screen won't connect. I am using one of those blue cables that are commonly used to connect screens to the box. I think it's called a VGA I don't know.

 

[MindoverMaster]

Yeah, VGA cords headers are normally blue. DVI is usually white.

Is this a new computer? If so, I would go back to the store and request a trade-in.

Did you try disconnecting all drives and one stick of RAM? Could be a RAM problem.

 

[luke127]

It was bought second hand from a Computer Fixer named Mark. However when it didn't boot mum rang him and they tried fixing it but never did. As for the RAM where is it located? Because I have never pulled apart a Desktop PC. Also the screen has a VGA input and a DVI input.

 

[MindoverMaster]

Typically right next to the CPU. Top right side of motherboard. You know what memory sticks look like, right?

The LCD, you mean? Most mid-range monitors do have both.

 

[luke127]

I have seen a graphics card but never a RAM stick. Do they look similar to those in a laptop but bigger?

 

[carnageX]

Similar to this:

 

[luke127]

There are white slots that look like they would fit that! But they don't have anything in them! Maybe this is the issue

EDIT! This computer has 2 sticks of RAM. The sticks were near the Power box with al the power cords though. Thanks to that pic I found them. The white slots mentioned above are from a MB that I am working on.

 

[MindoverMaster]

The white slots are probably PCI slots. Look at any motherboard on Newegg. It will label where the RAM slots are.

 

[luke127]

Yep they are the RAM. Okay so not a RAM issue. Could I try a 64 MB Graphics card to replace the current one? But the old one says 64 bit and I am worried that 64MB may be too much power.

 

[MindoverMaster]

If your onboard video doesn't even work, what good will a new card do? I think this is more of a power issue.