- Jun 25, 2013
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After my 2008 MB/PSU failed last week, I decided I was due for an upgrade. I bought many new components, really the only reused components are SATA cables, HDDs, and the old case with its fans.
The build as it stands now:
MB: EVGA X79
CPU: Intel SB-E 3820
HS: Hyper 212 EVO
RAM: 16GB QC GSKILL 2133 DDR3
GFX: 2SLI EVGA GTX760 SC 2GB
PSU: Corsair HX850 80+ Gold Modular
Case: Antec 900 Mid-Tower
HDD1: 500GB 6Gb/s WD Black
HDD2: 750GB 3Gb/s WD Black
I'm decently familiar with hardware and what's compatible with what (besides the overlooked wireless card I couldn't use due to PCI x4 not fitting in x1 or any PCIE).
The issue: After I assembled the entire system and expected no lemons, I flipped on the PSU switch to on. After I did this the new EVGA X79 board started buzzing sounding like the white noise coming out of a blown speaker. Not having heard this sound before I looked past it and anxiously hit the power button prepared to experience the BIOS of my creation. Wrong. The screen (VGA) connected to the 760 seated in the top PCIe 3.0 slot via DVI did not detect anything connected and remained blank and the fans didn't turn. I removed the SLI connector and tried again. Nothing. I removed all components from the system except for one video card but it still just buzzed. Even without video cards or RAM plugged in. I tried my old PSU, Corsair TX750W, and the fans worked. Even video card fans spun and life was born, at least in the case. The screen was still blank, the motherboard still buzzed. FYI: With thermal paste I put a pea-sized glob in the middle of the cpu and let the HS spread it as I tightened the springs. I also want to note the lights I see with this mobo when it runs: There is a red light on near the CPU, a white light near the ATX 24-pin, red light on the back of at least the top graphics card (top two pcie slots are too close together to see the light of the second card).
I previously read about the EVGA X79 boards having a edgy track record of failing but with so many new components wouldn't want to default to blaming just the MB.
I'll try running an old graphics card when I get the chance up to 10 hours from now to see if anything changes. At that time I also plan to test the 850W PSU with other mobos.
Any advice, tips, research, or inhibitions are welcome! If nothing else, thanks for reading.
The build as it stands now:
MB: EVGA X79
CPU: Intel SB-E 3820
HS: Hyper 212 EVO
RAM: 16GB QC GSKILL 2133 DDR3
GFX: 2SLI EVGA GTX760 SC 2GB
PSU: Corsair HX850 80+ Gold Modular
Case: Antec 900 Mid-Tower
HDD1: 500GB 6Gb/s WD Black
HDD2: 750GB 3Gb/s WD Black
I'm decently familiar with hardware and what's compatible with what (besides the overlooked wireless card I couldn't use due to PCI x4 not fitting in x1 or any PCIE).
The issue: After I assembled the entire system and expected no lemons, I flipped on the PSU switch to on. After I did this the new EVGA X79 board started buzzing sounding like the white noise coming out of a blown speaker. Not having heard this sound before I looked past it and anxiously hit the power button prepared to experience the BIOS of my creation. Wrong. The screen (VGA) connected to the 760 seated in the top PCIe 3.0 slot via DVI did not detect anything connected and remained blank and the fans didn't turn. I removed the SLI connector and tried again. Nothing. I removed all components from the system except for one video card but it still just buzzed. Even without video cards or RAM plugged in. I tried my old PSU, Corsair TX750W, and the fans worked. Even video card fans spun and life was born, at least in the case. The screen was still blank, the motherboard still buzzed. FYI: With thermal paste I put a pea-sized glob in the middle of the cpu and let the HS spread it as I tightened the springs. I also want to note the lights I see with this mobo when it runs: There is a red light on near the CPU, a white light near the ATX 24-pin, red light on the back of at least the top graphics card (top two pcie slots are too close together to see the light of the second card).
I previously read about the EVGA X79 boards having a edgy track record of failing but with so many new components wouldn't want to default to blaming just the MB.
I'll try running an old graphics card when I get the chance up to 10 hours from now to see if anything changes. At that time I also plan to test the 850W PSU with other mobos.
Any advice, tips, research, or inhibitions are welcome! If nothing else, thanks for reading.
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