I recently upgraded my motherboard and CPU to make my system compatible with Windows 11. I'm not very familiar with the components, as someone else built the PC for me. The computer powers on, but there's no display. I've tried using both HDMI and DisplayPort cables. I also had to upgrade my RAM since the old ones weren't suitable for the new motherboard. Here's what I have now:
- Motherboard: MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
Could there be any major issues? I'm wondering if my graphics card might not be compatible, even though it was connected fine during the setup.
2 Answers
Just to clarify, make sure that your cables are connected to the graphics card and not the motherboard. It’s a common mistake that can lead to these display issues.
One thing to consider is that the Ryzen 3600 doesn’t have integrated graphics. If you don’t have a GPU installed, you’ll just be left with a 'glowy paperweight.' Make sure you have a dedicated graphics card; if you're unsure, sharing your full parts list or pics would be super helpful! You can use PCPartPicker for that—it makes things easier to read.
Ah, I didn't catch that detail. Good point!
I do have a graphics card; I just don’t know the exact model since I got it from someone else.
Yes, I’ve double-checked—I have the PCI-E cables plugged into the GPU.