Installed new mobo/cpu/ram - doesn't work

[fadedhearts]

Went out and bought a brand new Soyo KT-400 Dragon Ultra mobo, new 1800+ XP cpu, and Corsair PC2700 ram and my comp won't boot up at all. I tried re-inserting the ram two or three times, also cleared CMOS, still nothing. I just get a continuous beep that's all, no video, I get all power to my fans, but just a loud continuous beeping noise followed by a 1-2 second pause. I honestly have no clue wtf else there is to do, I've bought brand new stuff and set it up and now it doesn't work. Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

[bjc112]

Reseat the CPU, along with the Video Card.

 

[v1vek]

have you tried reseating your cpu? try looking in the motherboard manual for what that beeping sound means

 

[fadedhearts]

I checked and it says its either Memory or Video, I've re-seated it about 4 times each, but I'll go try the CPU

 

[fadedhearts]

Tried re-seating the CPU, didn't have any affect on my problem is there anything else I should/could try?

 

[Slogun]

If not a seating issue with the CPU/RAM/Vid card, then it is possibly a short between the mobo and the standoffs.

It is a good idea to pre-test a new mobo outside of the case before installing, by sitting it on the foam pad it came with and merely connecting the PSU, CPU/fan, RAM and video card and seeing if you post.

 

[fadedhearts]

I took it out of my case, did the bare essentials, HD/Cpu/Ram/Video card/power cords, no beeps at all, just no video, should I try another card?

 

[Slogun]

Well, with the HD connected it should have booted up normally and you should have had video.
Yes, try swapping in another vid card.

 

[EvilScooby]

what size psu do you have? I had a 300w and had to upgrade that also