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myndlyz

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#77703 21-Feb-2011 08:34

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Hey guys,

Ive just received my new computer which i bought from Playtech. Plugged everything in, should be good to go. But when i turn it on, via VGA or HDMI, i get a no signal message. What am I doing wrong???

Thanks in advance for any help :)

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#441826 21-Feb-2011 09:41

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I know it sounds stupid, but are you plugging it into the right video card ? ie: Plugging monitor into the onboard video when have an "external" video card installed as well ?

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#441832 21-Feb-2011 10:04

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Good point. There are so many slots these days at the back of the computer, it can easily fool even the seasoned PC-ers!

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#441845 21-Feb-2011 10:40

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xpd: I know it sounds stupid, but are you plugging it into the right video card ? ie: Plugging monitor into the onboard video when have an "external" video card installed as well ?

haha your a legend!! Thats exactly what it was! Totally forgot my new computer had its own dedicated graphics card. Feel so dumb, lol.

Thanks alot guys :)

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#441856 21-Feb-2011 11:05

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LOL no worries, had a few people contact me this month with same problem ;)

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