[quote=QP]Are there any POST beeps from the motherboard?
Clean the contacts on RAM modules (this once fixed a problem identical to what you're describing for me) and maybe the graphics cards too. I used isopropanol and some paper towel, lint-free cloth would probably be better though.
Test RAM in different slots and with one module at a time.
If you have Mac desktops it's [i]possible[/i] they'll have RAM in them that's compatible with your motherboard, it may be worth looking into for testing purposes.
Did you put the CPU in yourself, could you have bent or broken any of the pins?
Remember to take anti-static precautions while handling computer innards and only test one thing at a time to make sure you know what issues you're ruling out.

Without other equipment to test with, you're in a bit of a pickle. It may be worth contacting whoever sold you the parts. I'd be tempted to send it all back and try again, though distance selling regulations are quite kind to customers here in the UK.

By the way, ignore suggestions about drivers, they're irrelevant if you can't boot into an operating system.
Firmware and BIOS/EFI is a different matter but you're not likely to be able to update anything without a display.

Good luck old chap.[/quote]
No beeps from the motherboard.
I'll try cleaning the contacts and putting them in different slots.
I'll check.
yes and yes.
Thanks!

[quote=QP]Are there any POST beeps from the motherboard?
Clean the contacts on RAM modules (this once fixed a problem identical to what you're describing for me) and maybe the graphics cards too. I used isopropanol and some paper towel, lint-free cloth would probably be better though.
Test RAM in different slots and with one module at a time.
If you have Mac desktops it's [i]possible[/i] they'll have RAM in them that's compatible with your motherboard, it may be worth looking into for testing purposes.
Did you put the CPU in yourself, could you have bent or broken any of the pins?
Remember to take anti-static precautions while handling computer innards and only test one thing at a time to make sure you know what issues you're ruling out.

Without other equipment to test with, you're in a bit of a pickle. It may be worth contacting whoever sold you the parts. I'd be tempted to send it all back and try again, though distance selling regulations are quite kind to customers here in the UK.

By the way, ignore suggestions about drivers, they're irrelevant if you can't boot into an operating system.
Firmware and BIOS/EFI is a different matter but you're not likely to be able to update anything without a display.

Good luck old chap.[/quote]
no beeps from the motherboard
I'll try cleaning the contacts and putting them in different slots
I'll check.
yes and yes


Thanks!

Update for anyone who has a problem similar to this.
It was the motherboard, I got the Asrock 970 Performance and it kinda worked. I had some other problems booting into windows using a USB and installing drivers, but I finally got everything working.
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO RESPONDED TO THIS THREAD