Newly built Pc won't power on at all.

bamawolfe · Dec 25, 2013

Got a PC today for Christmas, was building it, everything went well, the only thing I thought was wrong was that my PSU only had a 4-pin connector for the 8-pin CPU power. When I tried to plug it in and turn on the PSU, nothing happened at all. Help?!

PSU: Turbolink 500W
CPU: AMD FX-8320
MOBO: MSI 970A-646
RAM: G-Skill Sniper 2x4

Abscent · Dec 25, 2013

Not familiar with that PSU but if you are sure you do not have an 8 pin cable missed, then you can purchase an adapter. I never used one but from what I have heard you cannot overclock with a 4 pin connector.

http://www.amazon.com/Male-Female-Power-Cable-Adapter/dp/B005L90Q0O

alexoiu · Dec 25, 2013

What's the board manufacture date?
http://service.msicomputer.com/msi_user/barcodeImage/MB_1_datecode.jpg

bamawolfe · Dec 25, 2013

alexoiu :

It was made in 10/13

alexoiu · Dec 26, 2013

If the year is 2013, then the CPU is supported. Is the 4 pin power cable connected?
http://s11.postimg.org/414beevpv/8_pin_EATX12_V_motherboard_power_connection.png

bamawolfe · Dec 26, 2013

alexoiu :

Yes it is. When I turn on the power supply, it gets warm and when I press the power button on the case to "turn on" the computer, all that happens is the Phase 1 CPU power light comes on for about a 1/4 of a second then goes off

alexoiu · Dec 26, 2013

It looks like a power issue. Can you borrow a PSU and test?

bamawolfe · Dec 26, 2013

alexoiu :

Possibly, this is my first build, but i might could borrow a PSU from an old computer.

alexoiu · Dec 26, 2013

Try also testing the board outside the case, for ruling out a short.

bamawolfe · Dec 26, 2013

alexoiu :

Thanks, I'll ask if I need more help. Thanks.

bamawolfe · Dec 26, 2013

alexoiu :

Just found out motherboard didn't come with any jumpers. Would that have any effect on it booting or not.

alexoiu · Dec 26, 2013

Jumpers or standoffs/raisers?

bamawolfe · Dec 26, 2013

alexoiu :

Jumpers

alexoiu · Dec 26, 2013

Sorry, can you explain what jumpers you are referring to (the CMOS one or different)?

bamawolfe · Dec 26, 2013

alexoiu :

The CMOS ones

alexoiu · Dec 26, 2013

Do you have an old HDD? They have similar jumpers. You need only one for the 1-2 pins. Check the manual if not sure how to insert it.

bamawolfe · Dec 26, 2013

alexoiu :

I do have an old hard drive in another computer. I just looked and there is no jumpers on it

shortstuff_mt · Dec 26, 2013

Perform all the steps in this troubleshooting checklist to figure out what's causing the problem.

alexoiu · Dec 26, 2013

Check the DVD drive too.

bamawolfe · Dec 26, 2013

alexoiu :

Could I just buy some jumpers, because there is none anywhere in the old computer.

alexoiu · Dec 26, 2013

A jumper is enough.

bamawolfe · Dec 26, 2013

alexoiu :

I will try to find a jumper, but may have to buy a few. Thanks for all the help.

alexoiu · Dec 26, 2013

You're welcome. Please post back the result.

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