------- My SLI machine isn't booting -------

[Sean Maxwell]

Hey guys, I just purchased a new case and heatsink. It is a Codegen Group case and a Zalman 120mm heatsink. I put it all together normally (taking all precautions) and when I went to boot up, it would only take a small bit of power.

I didn't take this issue very seriously. I assumed it was something with the power panel for the case power button. I finally assured that it was the correct spot and it was still doing the same thing. So I removed all my components one by one. Somewhere along the line the system was getting FULL power. So I put everything back in and when I went to boot, it did the same thing.

I repeated my above process but it was no luck. The fans only spin about half an inch, and my LEDs only light up for a split second. I am down to the bare motherboard and it is still not going. I noticed my northbridge is almost too hot to touch after trying to power the system a few times.. why?

I also tried another power supply, and it did the same thing.

Somebody please help me! (system specifications below)

 

[Rustler]

Do you have the additional line plugged into the mobo for your video cards?

 

[mechBgon]

You have posted this in at least three sections of the Forums. Please avoid cross-posting in the future, it's a faux pas.

Edit: and to start with, get a reputable brand of power supply (Antec TruePower 2.0 550W perhaps) and make sure all three power connectors are plugged in: 24-pin main, 4-pin square ATX12V, and the EZ-Plug (four-in-a-row HDD-style plug). And ensure that your motherboard is mounted on standoffs.