Hello all. Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong spot. This is my first post and seemed like the right place to ask this.

So I built my first computer. Plugged everything in. Did a custom hard tubing loop. Booted it up for the first time and everything seems to be working except my EVGA 2080 ti FTW3 with the EVGA waterblock attached.

I can't tell if it's getting power at all. It has x2 8 pin connectors that I have plugged in with 2 separate cables into my corsair 1250 watt. My MSI Godlike z390 also has a 6 pin connector near the first pcie slot that I have connected. My GPU is vertically mounted and I'm using a pcie extension/ expansion cable from thermaltake.

My monitor wont come in the mail until Monday so I tried booting it up for the first time via a hdmi into my 4k tv. When I turn on my TV, it says theres a signal coming from that specific hdmi port but when I go to that channel, it says there is nothing.

I can't tell if the GPU is actually running but my TV seems to be getting some sort of signal from it and my GPU has a RGB header that I have my CPU waterblock plugged into, that is lighting it up. I really can't figure out what the problem is. Any clues?

Might be a handshake issue with the 4k TV or what it prob really is that the pc is sitting at the bios screen and that screen res the TV cant use.

Do you have any other older hdmi tv? Like a 1080 tv?

Either way turn the system off and make sure the TV is on first.

Are you connecting threw a stereo reciever? That might be messing up the hand shake as well.

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First step with troubleshooting a black screen is the q-code on the motherboard.  When its running, what code do you see on the motherboard?  It's likely starting there.
 
Your first image is showing 3(rigid tubing)?

30 - Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
31 - Memory Installed
32 - CPU post-memory initialization is started
33 - CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization
34 - CPU post-memory initialization. Application Processor(s) (AP) initialization
35 - CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection
36 - CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initialization
37 - Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started
38 - Post-Memory System Agent initialization (System Agent module specific)
39 - Post-Memory System Agent initialization (System Agent module specific)
3A - Post-Memory System Agent initialization (System Agent module specific)
3B - Post-Memory PCH initialization is started
3C - Post-Memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific)
3D - Post-Memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific)
3E - Post-Memory PCH initialization (PCH module specific)
3F - OEM post memory initialization codes
 

Could be a bad hdmi cable. I would also try plugging the gpu directly into the motherboard.

Good call AHowes.  GPU should be a light bulb right now for sure.  Could be as mentioned.  A bad riser cable.

xFeaRsD
Sorry for the late reply. Was running errands. I'll try to reply to all questions.

I plugged the hdmi into an older 1080 TV. Still nothing.
I'll check that starter thread.

The q-code switches between 32 "CPU post-memory initialization is started" and 33 "CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization."

I'll double check that the riser cable is fully inserted on both ends. It is in the first slot though. I'll check manual regarding pcie switches.

Could possibly be a bad hdmi cable but doubt it because I've used it recently. My last resort will be flushing the system, removing the tubing and connecting the GPU directly to the MB.

I noticed the GPU waterblock wasn't lit up but I definitely connected it because it was a headache to do with that short cord they give you. Had to have my fiancee hold the block while I plugged it in.

I just think its strange that the GPU is powering my CPU waterblock through the RGB 12v header but not powered itself.

GPU gets power from PCIe slot & cables
 
Simple test as you have hardline tubing - what happens if you unplug the RGB to your CPU
 
You could have accidentally reversed the plugs on the GPU - that would stop the RGB - it is polarity sensitive
 
see post:   https://forums.evga.com/FindPost/2954473
 
long term put something under your Case feet to raise it up away from the carpet

Un plug the pcie riser cable from the card and hook the hdmi cable to the motherboard and power up again to see what happens.

If she posts then you know it's not the system and either the GPU or the pcie riser cable.

Sajin

Nazarus
I don't think that it stopping at q-code 32 and 33 is a good thing.  Can anyone verify?

Yep, not good.
 

AHowes
Un plug the pcie riser cable from the card and hook the hdmi cable to the motherboard and power up again to see what happens.

If she posts then you know it's not the system and either the GPU or the pcie riser cable.

Not possible.

Why not possible? He cant connect the GPU and run with the internal GPU on the 8700k?

Tried a few things. Powered down and unplugged power. Took out riser cable on both ends and reinstalled to make sure they were properly inserted. Also toggled pcie switches.

Powered back on. Still the same problem. I feel like it has t ok be something so simple I'm overlooking but can't figure it out. A little frustrating but will continue to try anything suggested.

Also, my MB doesn't have an HDMI port. Only my GPU. It has a USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C and my TV has one too but I don't own that cable. Might have to run to the store.

@xFeaRsD You may also want to put the 2 Screws in.
Mostly to Provide Good Grounding and Mounting between the GPU and Connector.

Yeah running out of options here. So everyone pretty much agree it's time to drain the loop and insert directly into the first pcie slot?

Will it be damaged with the waterblock still attached and no coolant running though it?

I did a quick verify by not connecting the additional power to the video card.  You should instantly see the card light up on power on.  If it doesn't there is other issues.

Easer to just Remove the Power Cables from the Graphics Card.
You should then get a Popup telling you to connect the Power to your Graphics Card if it sees the PCIe GPU.
That is if your Bios can even see the GPU.
What is shown here?

 
Also Unplug the RGB Cable you connected to the Graphics Card.
"my GPU has a RGB header that I have my CPU waterblock plugged into, that is lighting it up"

xFeaRsD
Yeah running out of options here. So everyone pretty much agree it's time to drain the loop and insert directly into the first pcie slot?

Will it be damaged with the waterblock still attached and no coolant running though it?

You're gonna have to drain the loop either way. I'm thinking there is something wrong with the cpu at this point as it's getting stuck on post code 32/33.