Built new computer but not starting

[VtecTypeR]

Ok I just built a new computer. Everything is installed and seems to be fine with me. But when I start up the computer I dont see anything on the monitor. I unplug the monitor and then it starts saying its unplugged. So I dont know if its the video card. Or it might be something else. Help me out plz

 

[micharei]

i dont know enough to help you but they are most likely going to ask for your system info, what componants etc...

 

[mechBgon]

Yeah, post full specs in detail. Include the brand & model of the power supply.

 

[VtecTypeR]

Its antec case which already came with the power supply. Its a 300 watt power suply.
Abit motherboard
P4 3.4Ghz
geforce 6200 vid card
512mb ram

Any other info you guys need?

 

[mechBgon]

Here's an example of detailed specs. You could hit the Quote button and edit this to reflect your system. Since the devil's in the details sometimes, supply as much info as you can. After the spec template I'll put up my first-guess ideas just for the heck of it, then I've got to get to bed.

• CORE HARDWARE
  • Power supply Antec TruePower 430
  • Motherboard Asus K8N-E Deluxe
    • Revision 1.03
    • BIOS 1005
  • CPU Athlon64 3000+
    • Core 130nm Clawhammer
  • Memory (2) 512MB Corsair XMS 3200C2 modules
    • Voltage Manually set to 2.7 volts
    • Timings AUTO, results in 2-3-2-6 @ 200MHz
• CARDS
  • Primary video card ATI Radeon 9800Pro AGP 8x
  • PCI slot #1 (top) empty
  • PCI slot #2 empty
  • PCI slot #3 LeadTek Winfast TV/FM tuner card
  • PCI slot #4 Creative Audigy 2 ZS
  • PCI slot #5 LSI Logic Ultra160 SCSI
  • PCI slot #6 (board only has five PCI slots)
• DRIVES
  • Boot drive 160GB Seagate 7200.7
    • Interface Serial ATA
    • Controller hosting this drive nForce3 SATA controller
    • Jumper setting not applicable (SATA)
  • Additional hard drive 40GB Seagate 7200.7
    • Interface Parallel ATA
    • Controller hosting this drive nForce3 standard ATA controller, primary channel
    • Jumper setting Master
  • Additional hard drive 18GB Seagate Cheetah 15k.3
    • Interface SCSI
    • Controller hosting this drive LSI Logic U160 card
    • Jumper setting SCSI ID 01
  • Optical drive #1 NEC 3500A DVD burner
    • Interface Parallel ATA
    • Controller hosting this drive nForce3 standard ATA controller, secondary channel
    • Jumper setting Master
  • Optical drive #2 Lite-On combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW
    • Interface Parallel ATA
    • Controller hosting this drive nForce3 standard ATA controller, secondary channel
    • Jumper setting Slave
• OS AND SECURITY
  • Operating System WindowsXP Professional
  • Service Pack SP2
  • Internet connection Cable
  • Hardware firewall Netgear RP614 router
  • Software firewall WindowsXP firewall
  • Antivirus Norton Antivirus 2004

ok, and my first guesses:

1) your power supply is not able to power such a power-hungry system. A quality-brand 400W+ unit is probably in order. Fortron Blue Storm 500W is one to look at... sleeved, quiet, 24-pin-ready with 20-pin capability too. And it's a quality brand.

2) maybe you made an assembly error or oversight. I have a document here, the top link on the page there, with a bunch of brainstorms you can check out.

Hope that helps :moon:

 

[ComatoseDelirium]

um.. monitors have 2 cords.. a power cord, and a cord that goes to the video card.. are they both snuggly in?

 

[VtecTypeR]

Antec Power Supply 300W
Abit VT7 Motherboard
Intel P4 3.4Ghz HT
Corsair 512mb DDR
120G Seagate HD
Geforce 5500 128mn DDR

Thats all I can think of right now since its not my computer. I built it for a friend im gonna go and try to fix it tomorow

 

[VtecTypeR]

The video card doesnt need a power cord. Not on this model at least

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: VtecTypeR
Antec Power Supply 300W
Abit VT7 Motherboard
Intel P4 3.4Ghz HT
Corsair 512mb DDR
120G Seagate HD
Geforce 5500 128mn DDR

Thats all I can think of right now since its not my computer. I built it for a friend im gonna go and try to fix it tomorow

I think you are going to have to post back here tomorrow when you have more details, because at this point it would be like finding a needle in a haystack.

 

[VtecTypeR]

Im pretty sure I hooked up everthing right. Ive done this before its just it was a while ago. Im gonna also think its the power supply. Im gonna go try a bigger power supply tomorow

 

[mauiblue]

Originally posted by: VtecTypeR
The video card doesnt need a power cord. Not on this model at least

He (ComatoseDelirium) meant the monitor video cable that plugs into the video card

Good luck.

 

[VtecTypeR]

• CORE HARDWARE
  • Power supply Antec TruePower 430
  • Motherboard Abit VT7
    
    
  • CPU Intel P4 3.4Ghz HT
  • Memory 512MB Corsair
    • Voltage
    • Timings
  • CARDS
    • Primary video card Geforce 5500 AGP
    • PCI slot #1 (top) empty
    • PCI slot #2 Sound Blaster Audigy 2 value
    • PCI slot #3 empty
    • PCI slot #4 empty
    • PCI slot #5 empty
    • PCI slot #6 (board only has five PCI slots)
  • DRIVES
    • Boot drive 120GB Seagate 7200.7
      • Interface Parallel ATA
      • Controller hosting this drive standard controller
      • Jumper setting Master
    • Optical drive #1 Toshiba DVD burner
      • Interface Parallel ATA
      • Controller hosting this drive nForce3 standard ATA controller, secondary channel
      • Jumper setting Master
      
      
      
      Ok guys I got a 430 watt antec power supply and I still cant see anything on my monitor. Whats wrong. Maybe someone can help me over aim too. IM me at VtecTypeR86. Thanks alot

 

[VtecTypeR]

can anyone help me out here. I posted all the info you guys need

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: VtecTypeR
can anyone help me out here. I posted all the info you guys need

Model, voltage, speed and number of memory modules? Also, did you go through all of the tips I gave in my troubleshooting document here (first link)?

Also, get that Audigy out of there as a troubleshooting step too, consult your mobo manual for preferred memory slot(s), and confirm that you got your 4-pin ATX12V power cable hooked up, and if your video card's designed for an auxiliary power cable, make sure it got one.

 

[MrControversial]

Does your video card have power? Did you plug the four pin P4 power connector into the motherboard? Just asking common, "No boot-up" questions.

 

[VtecTypeR]

Alright guys I finnaly fixed the problem. I had to put the memory furthest away from the CPU. I always thought its supposed to be closest to the CPU. I guess not with this specific mobo