Solved Clicking noise, monitor says no signal

Death

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Specs: Gpu: GTS 450 CPU: Athlon 975 3.6 BE Hdd: WD1002FAEX 1tb Ram: corsair vengeance 4x2 600w psu Windows 8.1 64b


Okay so today my PC was working totally fine until I decided to finally put risers on my motherboard (also known as standoffs).

I had to remove everything and put it back together. Everything is seated firmly as can be now though.

When I turn on my PC all of the fans spin and all seems well. No beeps, etc. however, I believe the hard drive is making some sort of click noise. I extensively pinpointed it to there.

I can't tell if the OS is booting up since I don't know how to produce a noise without seeing anything.

I took out the CMOS battery but no fix. I reseated all components, firmly pushed in cables.

I will try booting without HDD in about 10 minutes. I'm trying some things.

I tried 2 different monitors and dvi slots.

EDIT: Put everything back together and it works now. I .. don't know what went wrong. But it works now. A stressful day that was.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit & Linux Mint 18
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom X4 975 3.6GHz 64-Bit
    Motherboard
    ASRock 970 Extreme3
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 4x2GB 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R9 380
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DG
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2340M 23" IPS
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB

    HDD: 1TB Western Digital WD1002FAEX; 7200 RPM SATA3 64MB cache

    SSD (2): Sandisk 120GB SSD Plus

    HDD (2): WD Blue 1TB, 2017
    PSU
    Corsair CX500
    Case
    Antec 300 LED
    Cooling
    Hyper 212 EVO w/ Noctua
    Keyboard
    AZIO MGK1
    Mouse
    Logitech G700s
    Internet Speed
    2 MB
    Browser
    Firefox & Chrome
    Antivirus
    Learned decision making skills
Do you see a BIOS screen at all?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit & Linux Mint 18
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom X4 975 3.6GHz 64-Bit
    Motherboard
    ASRock 970 Extreme3
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 4x2GB 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R9 380
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DG
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2340M 23" IPS
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB

    HDD: 1TB Western Digital WD1002FAEX; 7200 RPM SATA3 64MB cache

    SSD (2): Sandisk 120GB SSD Plus

    HDD (2): WD Blue 1TB, 2017
    PSU
    Corsair CX500
    Case
    Antec 300 LED
    Cooling
    Hyper 212 EVO w/ Noctua
    Keyboard
    AZIO MGK1
    Mouse
    Logitech G700s
    Internet Speed
    2 MB
    Browser
    Firefox & Chrome
    Antivirus
    Learned decision making skills
Do you have another HD you could use to boot off of? Use the process of elimination.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Do you have another HD you could use to boot off of?

I do. I will try booting without my HDD to see if it still clicks, attempt to boot with another HDD as well and if that fails ill have to put my allegedly clicky HDD in my other PC. Will post results.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit & Linux Mint 18
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom X4 975 3.6GHz 64-Bit
    Motherboard
    ASRock 970 Extreme3
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 4x2GB 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R9 380
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DG
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2340M 23" IPS
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB

    HDD: 1TB Western Digital WD1002FAEX; 7200 RPM SATA3 64MB cache

    SSD (2): Sandisk 120GB SSD Plus

    HDD (2): WD Blue 1TB, 2017
    PSU
    Corsair CX500
    Case
    Antec 300 LED
    Cooling
    Hyper 212 EVO w/ Noctua
    Keyboard
    AZIO MGK1
    Mouse
    Logitech G700s
    Internet Speed
    2 MB
    Browser
    Firefox & Chrome
    Antivirus
    Learned decision making skills
Update: completely unplugged HDD from PC. did not hear any clicking after that, even waited a minute or two!

plugged HDD into my other PC, I'm currently on it actually. I don't hear any clicking, but I can click through all of my files. played a video, in fact.

What the heck could be wrong? Is my GPU just faulty now? again, ALL of the fans in the case are spinning! I'm going to have to take the PSU out of my PC and plug it into my other PC since this one doesn't have a freakin PCI-E cord and then try the GPU on here. What a hassle!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit & Linux Mint 18
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom X4 975 3.6GHz 64-Bit
    Motherboard
    ASRock 970 Extreme3
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 4x2GB 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R9 380
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DG
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2340M 23" IPS
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB

    HDD: 1TB Western Digital WD1002FAEX; 7200 RPM SATA3 64MB cache

    SSD (2): Sandisk 120GB SSD Plus

    HDD (2): WD Blue 1TB, 2017
    PSU
    Corsair CX500
    Case
    Antec 300 LED
    Cooling
    Hyper 212 EVO w/ Noctua
    Keyboard
    AZIO MGK1
    Mouse
    Logitech G700s
    Internet Speed
    2 MB
    Browser
    Firefox & Chrome
    Antivirus
    Learned decision making skills
I just plugged my PSU into this PC along with the graphics card but it did not turn on at all for some reason. Put it back into my PC but now it won't turn on at all. It turns on for a split second then turns off..

My problem has just been amplified, and I don't know if anyone here can help me anymore.. I don't know what to do.

I'm going to sleep now, I'll be back at it tomorrow.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit & Linux Mint 18
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom X4 975 3.6GHz 64-Bit
    Motherboard
    ASRock 970 Extreme3
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 4x2GB 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R9 380
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DG
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2340M 23" IPS
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB

    HDD: 1TB Western Digital WD1002FAEX; 7200 RPM SATA3 64MB cache

    SSD (2): Sandisk 120GB SSD Plus

    HDD (2): WD Blue 1TB, 2017
    PSU
    Corsair CX500
    Case
    Antec 300 LED
    Cooling
    Hyper 212 EVO w/ Noctua
    Keyboard
    AZIO MGK1
    Mouse
    Logitech G700s
    Internet Speed
    2 MB
    Browser
    Firefox & Chrome
    Antivirus
    Learned decision making skills
Sounds like a either a short somewhere on your Mobo or perhaps it's been twisted and is bowing due to the risers...

It's only happened since you put the risers in....have you screwed them board down too hard , try releasing the screws a little.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Memory
    6 GB
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    12 TB in 6 disks
    PSU
    TX650
    Keyboard
    G15
    Mouse
    Intellimouse 3.0
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbits
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Trend Micro
Sorry to read/hear you're having so many problems, Death.

My girlfriend of a year just left me, but somehow I think this would be worse! :(

Thanks for joining in, Wullail.

My first thoughts was a cracked board. Hopefully not, but I would inspect that while out. I know it's a PITA, but I'd say to start over.

I'm sure you're doing it by the book, but I have to ask. You're protecting from static electricity, right?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Sounds like a either a short somewhere on your Mobo or perhaps it's been twisted and is bowing due to the risers...

It's only happened since you put the risers in....have you screwed them board down too hard , try releasing the screws a little.
I'm going to completely put everything back together, thanks for the tip. But I don't know if it's the risers because before I messed with it more it actually booted up perfectly. Very weird problem.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit & Linux Mint 18
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom X4 975 3.6GHz 64-Bit
    Motherboard
    ASRock 970 Extreme3
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 4x2GB 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R9 380
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DG
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2340M 23" IPS
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB

    HDD: 1TB Western Digital WD1002FAEX; 7200 RPM SATA3 64MB cache

    SSD (2): Sandisk 120GB SSD Plus

    HDD (2): WD Blue 1TB, 2017
    PSU
    Corsair CX500
    Case
    Antec 300 LED
    Cooling
    Hyper 212 EVO w/ Noctua
    Keyboard
    AZIO MGK1
    Mouse
    Logitech G700s
    Internet Speed
    2 MB
    Browser
    Firefox & Chrome
    Antivirus
    Learned decision making skills
Sorry to read/hear you're having so many problems, Death.

My girlfriend of a year just left me, but somehow I think this would be worse! :(

Thanks for joining in, Wullail.

My first thoughts was a cracked board. Hopefully not, but I would inspect that while out. I know it's a PITA, but I'd say to start over.

I'm sure you're doing it by the book, but I have to ask. You're protecting from static electricity, right?

I touch a faucet and then the PC covers (separate from PC) to release static electricity, best I can do right now. :s

Sorry to hear about your girlfriend, at least you got your PC :3

EDIT: fixed it, details in OP. :p
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit & Linux Mint 18
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom X4 975 3.6GHz 64-Bit
    Motherboard
    ASRock 970 Extreme3
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 4x2GB 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R9 380
    Sound Card
    Asus Xonar DG
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2340M 23" IPS
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB

    HDD: 1TB Western Digital WD1002FAEX; 7200 RPM SATA3 64MB cache

    SSD (2): Sandisk 120GB SSD Plus

    HDD (2): WD Blue 1TB, 2017
    PSU
    Corsair CX500
    Case
    Antec 300 LED
    Cooling
    Hyper 212 EVO w/ Noctua
    Keyboard
    AZIO MGK1
    Mouse
    Logitech G700s
    Internet Speed
    2 MB
    Browser
    Firefox & Chrome
    Antivirus
    Learned decision making skills
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