Computer turns on Monitor Doesn't

[lynx]

If it doesn't beep, then it almost certainly isn't performing POST, which means the problem is probably not the graphics card but more likely the mobo.

Or the power supply.

I figured that if the HDD light is operating correctly then the PSU is probably ok, but yes, it's still a possibility.

[FreeDoom]

Or the power supply.

I figured that if the HDD light is operating correctly then the PSU is probably ok, but yes, it's still a possibility.

I thought that too but don't know if he has the possibility to test another PSU in the system.
That HP, Dell and others most of the time have a not so good psu and he's got a 6800 card that needs some "juice"...

[harrycary]

Wow, when reading all the posts after mine, it seems everyone is overthinking the problem. In my experience with troubleshooting, the first thing to do is elminate the possibilities. (especially the simple ones)
So, I'll repeat my first post, check the video card first.
Afterall, the 5 volt signal which allows a monitor to power-on comes from it.
Swapping out a cheap card takes just a few minutes and will either pinpoint the problem or lead you in the direction to look for the problem.

Clearing the CMOS...CPU issues, I don't see how any of those can cause such a symptom in the first place. This is a power issue and they have nothing to do with providing [electrical] power to a graphics card(and consequently to the monitor).

[bikejumpr2020]

i had a cpu tht did tht what i did was kick the shit of of the side of it until it would turn off then i would turn it back on and it worked, i had to do this several times. haha

[tesco]

i had a cpu tht did tht what i did was kick the shit of of the side of it until it would turn off then i would turn it back on and it worked, i had to do this several times. haha

You kicked a cpu?