z170 extreme 4 No Display

It might be your first build, but it is a great learning experience for you. Do NOT give up!!

It is always easier to go with a basic build at first, and then move up in steps. Please keep this in mind.

You have given us most of the information we need, thanks for that.

The 53 POST code is a memory problem, but I'm sure your Crucial memory is compatible with your CPU and board.

Since this is your first build, I'll go over some basics. Believe me, many people forget these things, so don't feel bad about it if one turns out to be your problem.

ALL work done is ONLY done with NO power at all to the PC, PSU turned off and unplugged!!!!

You need BOTH the 24 pin power cable AND the 4/8 pin CPU power cable connected to the board. That is the 8 pin connector at the top left side of the board.

The correct memory slots to use are the A2 and B2 slots, when using two DIMMs as you have. Check the manual for their location. Your board has the one side locking type of DIMM slot, so it is difficult to get the memory seated in the slot correctly.

Look at the way your memory is in the slots now, using the top edge of the slot as a reference line. Compare that to the memory stick. Are any markings on the memory stick perfectly even from one side to the other compared to the line of the top edge of the memory slot? Do you see things on the memory stick on one end that you don't see on the other? If so, remove the memory stick and insert it again.

Don't use a TV at first for a monitor, they can be weird. I also suggest NOT using your video card at first, use the Intel onboard graphics. Which means removing the video card.

The DVI to VGA adapter may not work, since the DVI connection on the video card might be a digital ONLY output. You must use a DVI-I connection if you must adapt to VGA. If your monitor has DVI or HDMI, use that.

After doing any or all of these things, clear the BIOS/CMOS before you start the PC again. If you don't know how, let us know.

Do this for a start, and let us know how it goes.

Update. Internet is working after loading all the disks and letting it install everything. Still get the error codes on the boot up and can't access the 1TB drive. It shows up on the setup screen-the UI for the motherboard possibly? Again, new to all of this. I am learning though-I still think you guys are wizards and geniuses or something? I thought loading the OS on the SD would make it quicker but I get hand ups on simple keyboard inputs sometimes. Hmm. As always, any help is appreciate.

Was it really that simple....yes, yes it was. Thanks again. I feel like that Grandparent that has their Grandson over and "fixes" the computer by takin the caps lock off. Wow.