video card problem

[Cnoland]

I just built my computer and I started it up for the first time it worked but I had to go to class and work that day so I turned it back off. I came home later that day and now the monitor isn't working I have tried everything that I know to do I have switched the video card to a different slot on my motherboard (both PCI Express) and I am at a major loss I dont think it is the video card that is the problem I just think that I am doing something wrong so if anyone can help it would be very appreciated.

I am at work so I do not remember the exact specs but I have a ABIT motherboard and a 512mb pci express 16x video card.

[freakitchen]

When you can, please post back with the exact specs, including the brand and model of your power supply. The fact that the system was working, and now no-longer is would suggest something has expired. Follow the steps in this thread to try and isolate what's wrong:

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=132409

FK

[StinkyPlant]

Are you getting any beeps?
try removing the memory one bank at a time, then try removing both banks (all) and see if your pc yells at you.
Getting no video and no beeps means your computer isn't posting. So, it could be a number of things- video card, mb, cpu, psu.
Also- refer to your MB manual and reset the CMOS battery. If that doesn't work, unplug your power supply and try a different one, granted that you have a spare lying around.

[Cnoland]

I fixed the problem with the video card. It turns out I just had to reset the cmos and start over.