I already discussed this story when trying to tell if my CPU was fried.
Built new rig. Turned on the machine for the first time. Remained on for about 90 seconds, then turned off. Tried to turn it on again immediately, but no power went through, NOTHING. No fans, no led's, NOTHING. Saw that the CPU was fried because of an improperly seated HSF.
I was told that a fried CPU shouldn't keep juice from going through the system. I've checked and rechecked everything for a week now (trust me on this). The damn rig won't turn on. Keep in mind that I'm still trying to use the burnt CPU, because I was told there should still be power going through the system (fans go on, drives power up, etc.) I'm not getting any juice going through. My new CPU should come soon, hopefully (Viking Computers SUCKS when it comes to order status updates).
So I was thinking that either the PSU (an Enermax 350W) or my mobo (an Epox 8K7A) were fried in the process. Is there any way I can test this? The thing is, I don't know of anyway for the PSU to power up unless the circuit between the power switch on the case, the power plugs into and out of the mobo, and the PSU is complete.
Also, when installing my HSF, a capacitor is VERY close to one of the clip latches, and I moved it a bit. It didn't come off, its just a bit loose. I've pushed it back into place, but that could have done something.
My present system is a Gateway PII 400. Can I test my Enermax 350W out on that safely? I think I'll wait until my CPU comes in however.
Built new rig. Turned on the machine for the first time. Remained on for about 90 seconds, then turned off. Tried to turn it on again immediately, but no power went through, NOTHING. No fans, no led's, NOTHING. Saw that the CPU was fried because of an improperly seated HSF.
I was told that a fried CPU shouldn't keep juice from going through the system. I've checked and rechecked everything for a week now (trust me on this). The damn rig won't turn on. Keep in mind that I'm still trying to use the burnt CPU, because I was told there should still be power going through the system (fans go on, drives power up, etc.) I'm not getting any juice going through. My new CPU should come soon, hopefully (Viking Computers SUCKS when it comes to order status updates).
So I was thinking that either the PSU (an Enermax 350W) or my mobo (an Epox 8K7A) were fried in the process. Is there any way I can test this? The thing is, I don't know of anyway for the PSU to power up unless the circuit between the power switch on the case, the power plugs into and out of the mobo, and the PSU is complete.
Also, when installing my HSF, a capacitor is VERY close to one of the clip latches, and I moved it a bit. It didn't come off, its just a bit loose. I've pushed it back into place, but that could have done something.
My present system is a Gateway PII 400. Can I test my Enermax 350W out on that safely? I think I'll wait until my CPU comes in however.
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