How can I tell if my video card died?

[pcslookout]

Nothing comes up on the monitor except display port not connected or something like that.

I checked the monitor by plugging it into my old laptop

 

[pcslookout]

Never mind I fixed it I think

 

[Guru]

When it doesn't work, then you know its broken.

 

[zinfamous]

Didn't you work for Google, bro? I'm sure they have excellent IT that can help you out.

 

[JimKiler]

If your motherboard has lights or beeps for the video card not being connected that would be one way. My Z97 has a light for CPU,RAM and GPU. Beeps were used in the dark ages of Computers assuming you have a mini speaker in your case.

 

[pandemonium]

Glad you figured it out! I'm guessing the cable was loose and when you plugged it back in it worked?

To answer your question though:

• Odd graphical glitches
• Motherboard beeps
• BIOS won't even post

Reseating the graphics card or trying another PCIe slot is always a good idea.