New here hope you can help.

[HutchyUK]

Hi guys, i've just built my second pc ever and have encountered a problem i hope you can help with. I assembled the system in much the same way as i did my first system with very similar specs, however when i turned the pc on for the first time the fans start up and i can open the cd trays etc, but there is nothing on the screen. I had a similar problem with the first system i built and solved it by removing the ATI graphics card and replacing it with an older nvidia card until i could install an os and subsequently the drivers for the newer card. I thought the problem would be solved again in much the same way, but when i attempt to do so, i still have nothing on the monitor. I have tried 3 different monitors to see if the problem could lie there, but nothing. I also attempted to use the s-video out to a television but i just get a blank white screen with the older card and nothing with the newer ATI card. When the power is turned on i get a single beep, which when i checked out i find to mean that everything is ok. I'm pretty sure this must be a graphics card problem, but have used all 3 of my available ones and still no luck. I have tried to reseat the card numerous times and have also reseated the ram. I have disconnected everything except the graphics cards and the ram and the cpu and fan etc, but still no luck. Could really do with some help.

Specs:
Abit KV7 motherboard
AMD XP 2600 Barton Core
512 Mb DDR400 SDRam
160 Gb hard disk
ATI Radeon 9600 pro 256Mb
350W Psu (came with the case)

 

[zeddy]

The AGP slot on the Kv7 is really tight with the latch against capacitors, really make sure you seat the card in fully.

 

[n2gun]

Also are you getting any beeps when trying to boot up?