Hello everyone, I need help!! I am doing my first build. I wanted something simple but with room to grow as I learn more. I put everything together extremely slow and careful to make sure I didn't do something wrong, but now I am at the point I think I might have done something wrong.... Here is my build:
Coolermaster HAF X case
Asus Z87-Pro MOBO
Intel I7-4770K Chip
ADATA DDR3 2400 8GB x 2 memory sticks
Adata 128GB SSD
Coolermaster M2 1000w Power supply
Cheap LG optical disk drive (don't remember the model)
I left all of the MOBO option switches for overclocking and such in the factory off position. When I hit the power switch to turn it on, nothing happens on the MOBO. I also noticed the lights plugged in to the same outlet dim for a second. I am an automotive electrical technician so to me that indicates a large draw, or short for short (no pun intended). I researched a lot about things that could short on a mother board and a lot seem to point to messed up pins on the 1150 socket. To try to isolate this without having to remove the chip a bunch and increase my chances of messing it up, I unplugged the CPU power (8 pin connector) and left the 24 pin connector in. When I turned on the computer this time the LED's and CPU fan and digital readout on the MOBO all came to life. Having isolated it to the CPU circuit I reluctantly removed my CPU to look for damaged pins. I can not find a single pin out of place or damaged (under high power magnification). I put it all back together (yes the arrows are lined up) but with the same results. Is there something I could be missing or don't know about since this is my first build?
Coolermaster HAF X case
Asus Z87-Pro MOBO
Intel I7-4770K Chip
ADATA DDR3 2400 8GB x 2 memory sticks
Adata 128GB SSD
Coolermaster M2 1000w Power supply
Cheap LG optical disk drive (don't remember the model)
I left all of the MOBO option switches for overclocking and such in the factory off position. When I hit the power switch to turn it on, nothing happens on the MOBO. I also noticed the lights plugged in to the same outlet dim for a second. I am an automotive electrical technician so to me that indicates a large draw, or short for short (no pun intended). I researched a lot about things that could short on a mother board and a lot seem to point to messed up pins on the 1150 socket. To try to isolate this without having to remove the chip a bunch and increase my chances of messing it up, I unplugged the CPU power (8 pin connector) and left the 24 pin connector in. When I turned on the computer this time the LED's and CPU fan and digital readout on the MOBO all came to life. Having isolated it to the CPU circuit I reluctantly removed my CPU to look for damaged pins. I can not find a single pin out of place or damaged (under high power magnification). I put it all back together (yes the arrows are lined up) but with the same results. Is there something I could be missing or don't know about since this is my first build?
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