Building computer power won't stay on

Alwayssbored

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Jan 24, 2005
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I recently put together a computer.
Asus K8N
Athlon 64 2800
WD SATA HD
and the list goes on

Big probelm now is that I hit the switch on the case and the computer will be on for a moment and then turn back off. It will stay on long enough for fans to spin and that is about it. Not sure where to start troubleshooting. I check to make sure I had all the case switches in the proper pin slots. Any suggestions would be appreciated. If i'm being way to vague please ask for more info i'm just lazy.
 

montag451

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Dec 17, 2004
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check that nothing is shorting out the mobo -
loose screws, misplaced metal riser underneath the mobo, badly placed jumper.

take out everything from the box, and reconnect.
try the mobo connected up, but, on a cardboard box - not in the case