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[Troubleshooting] Computer starts up but nothing shows up on monitor

I've tried multiple inputs (hdmi / dvi) but nothing is being shows on the monitor. I know that my video cards are working because their fans are powered, and so I have no idea what the problem is.

Edit: Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant

TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor$179.99 @ Microcenter
CPU CoolerCooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler$29.44 @ NCIX US
MotherboardASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard$122.86 @ Newegg
MemoryKingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory$32.99 @ NCIX US
Hard DriveSeagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive$127.97 @ Amazon
Hard DriveCrucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk$105.00 @ B&H
Video CardSapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB Video Card (CrossFire)$267.86 @ Newegg
Video CardSapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB Video Card (CrossFire)$267.86 @ Newegg
CaseCooler Master HAF 932 Blue ATX Full Tower Case$159.99 @ Newegg
Power SupplyCorsair 850W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply$119.99 @ Newegg
Optical DriveLite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer$18.99 @ SuperBiiz
Total
Prices include shipping and discounts when available.$1432.94
Generated 2011-12-29 02:05 EST-0500

Posted Dec 29, 2011, 7:00 AM UTC · edited

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