I'm putting together my new rig and am having an issue with power staying on. I've just started building it, and have yet to see it POST.
Parts:
[1] To start with, I made sure the PSU was working ok, by plugging in a couple of the case fans and turning on. Result: works.
[2] Next step was to plug the PSU into the mobo, install the CPU and cooling fan, video card, RAM and power up. Result: CPU and case fans come on for a few seconds, then power off, then come back on and power off again, and repeat indefinitely.
[3] Recalling what the mobo FAQ said about possible grounding, I pull the mobo out of the case, and making sure it's pretty well insulated, power up. Result: Same as above.
[4] Thinking that perhaps the Blue Orb II heatsink/cooler is an issue, I replace it w/ the stock Intel fan. Result: same.
[5] Now worried that I fried something, I pull everything out and go back to step 1. Result: works.
Any help/ideas would be appreciated. Thx!
_KJH
Parts:
Motherboard: Gigabye GA-965P-DQ6
CPU: Intel E6600
PSU: Antec NEOHE 500
Case: Antec Nine Hundred
Heatsink/CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Blue Orb II
RAM:Corsair DDR2-800 XMS2-6400 (TWIN2X2048-6400C4)
Video Card: MSI GeForce 7600GS
[1] To start with, I made sure the PSU was working ok, by plugging in a couple of the case fans and turning on. Result: works.
[2] Next step was to plug the PSU into the mobo, install the CPU and cooling fan, video card, RAM and power up. Result: CPU and case fans come on for a few seconds, then power off, then come back on and power off again, and repeat indefinitely.
[3] Recalling what the mobo FAQ said about possible grounding, I pull the mobo out of the case, and making sure it's pretty well insulated, power up. Result: Same as above.
[4] Thinking that perhaps the Blue Orb II heatsink/cooler is an issue, I replace it w/ the stock Intel fan. Result: same.
[5] Now worried that I fried something, I pull everything out and go back to step 1. Result: works.
Any help/ideas would be appreciated. Thx!
_KJH
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