Monitor turns on, PC turns on, monitor no signal.
All cords are connected, it WILL connect signal after I shake my mouse and press random keys on my keyboard, sometimes. This isn't too much of a problem until I remember I've already spent MORE money replacing an earlier monitor that should've been top tier and the fact I don't have money for more. After a long day, I just want to do my schoolwork on a computer that I know wont have problems.
I'm not sure this will matter, but my specs are here.
RAM: 16GB
CPU: Intel Xeon e3-1231 v3
GPU: Nvidia Geforce GTX 980
Motherboard: Lenovo Sharkbay (not sure I got the right info for this one sorry)
Running Windows 10
I have an Onn Monitor link, and I have to use the display port. For some reason the HDMI ports wouldn't work.
My monitor also has an option to auto pick the input, I have to leave this option off because it will just cycle through all the options once or twice before deciding that once again, there's no signal.
As far as I know all my drivers should be up to date. I'm not great with the software side of computers, as I get scared I'll break something. The windows check for updates says everything is up to date in the drivers themselves.
I don't think there's anymore relevant information to add. Every time I try to google I get the 'have you tried unplugging and replugging?' yes, yes I have. Many times. The monitor will work PERFECT once its on, it just doesn't always want to connect...
Thank you for your time.
Is this a good question?