Recent content by Troas

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    New computer build wont start up

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144111 -- case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130046 -- mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819111178 -- CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127201 -- vid card...
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    New computer build wont start up

    ok so i reset everything, the CPU, all the power cables, etc etc even remounted the mobo - because no i didnt screw it straight into the case. The case has a mobo tray with standoffs, and then the tray slides into place in the case. however, now when i plug the power cable into the wall...
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    New computer build wont start up

    ok after trying a few things, still havent had much luck. I tried testing the whole thing with a new PSU, that wasnt the problem at all. I did however, disconnect everything but the normal front panel connectors, the vid card, the ram, and the CPU (+hsf), and then only connected the PSU 4...
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    New computer build wont start up

    So this is my second build, built my first computer for myself back about a year ago - and it still runs fast as hell with no problems yet. My brother needed a new computer, so i told him ill build it. Got all the parts yesterday, and put the whole thing together just fine. Everything is...
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    SATA Hard Drive question

    ok sweet, thanks
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    Computer freezing.

    youre hearing beeps right? Check your mobo's manual or someplace about the POST beeps, and thatll help narrow down whats wrong.
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    SATA Hard Drive question

    Yea, so ive got a SATA hard drive. Its got the normal 4pin power connection and the SATA cord connection for power (both running from PSU obviously). Which one do i use, or do i use both? I honestly cant find an answer anywhere, havent look too long though.
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    First time builder, system wont power on

    lol you guys arent going to believe this. After trying to figure out what was wrong since this time yesterday about, it all boiled down to the Power On Button cord not being connected to the case properly. Guys, you were great - giving me some good help and ideas on how to fix my problem, you...
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    First time builder, system wont power on

    to your edit about the pins, thats not even in my manual for my mobo as odd as that seems. Ill have to go check to see even if i have a connector for that. I dont know having one left over or named for that... *edit* yea, my manual doesnt show that ATX Power Switch pin location, and calls the...
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    First time builder, system wont power on

    sounds like a good idea. I actually talked to a friend over the phone, described my problem to him and he says that yea ive got a faulty PSU. He says he might have time to come over and check it out, but hes not sure. But he definetely recommends i get another PSU also.
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    First time builder, system wont power on

    umm, it should power up yea. But you'd get a POST message from it beeping that youve got incompatable memory. But then again, your mobo might not even turn on with incompatable memory, just mobo to mobo basis basically. If its a recent mobo though, you should get a POST beep/s if the memory...
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    First time builder, system wont power on

    Yes you're correct. I plug in my power cord, and to get my PSU on i flip the switch on the back of the PSU. This turns on the green light of my mobo. Now, i have my fron panel buttons and everything connected, but when i hit the power button. Nothing else is happening. Which makes me believe...
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    First time builder, system wont power on

    yea this is a main problem, i really dont have any other parts to test with (this being my first system build and my dad doesnt like it at all when i screw around with his Dell's). Im going to try a few of the things you said, and ill get back to you guys later. I really appreciate all the help...
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    First time builder, system wont power on

    Alright, i tried powering on with no memory...but im an idiot to even try that because ive tried powering on with my HD and video card not plugged in so i should get POST beeps for those too. Despite the fact that i know i wont get POST beeps, i still cleared my CMOS and tried to power on. Didnt...
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    First time builder, system wont power on

    heh well my 12V was plugged in. How would i short the soft switch to check it? But honesrly i dont think thats it, because when i plug the power cord into the PSU i dont get the green light. When i flip the PSU power switch on the back, thats when the green light turns on and off. Yes, my cmos...