Paying for help with build

PaoloPaolo · Apr 20, 2014

Hi all,

After getting a lot of help and feedback on these forums, I recently completed my first ever computer build. (You can see the specs here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3oBKJ)

But, probably not too surprising, I've put the computer together and it does not work. Looking to pay someone in NYC who can trouble shoot this for me and see if they can get it to work, or if I broke anything. Let me know. I've maxed out my own trouble shooting.

Thanks everyone, Paolo

tiny voices · Apr 20, 2014

I'm assuming this is a dedicated 3d workstation build?

PaoloPaolo · Apr 20, 2014

tiny voices :

I'll be using this to do After Effects and video editing with Premiere, mostly.

tiny voices · Apr 20, 2014

It looks like a good build.

You should start by watching a how to build a PC video like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls

Then if it still does not work, follow these steps: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

After you have done all this, come back and let us know what problems you have if any.

PaoloPaolo · Apr 20, 2014

Thanks, appreciate it. I actually watched that video, plus this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea_bs5G1yYU&safe=active, to help me build. Also used that trouble shooting sheet. Great info, thanks for providing.

As it turns out though, there are a lot of little things not directly addressed in video or mobo product guide. For example, do I need to install standoff in my corsair unit? If so, how and where? I only have four stand off screws, but more than four possible holes, with no directions that I can find on how or where to install. There are a number of items with this issue. Sometimes there is only one option, but other times, multiple options. So I'm just not sure how to proceed.

tiny voices · Apr 20, 2014

You must install the standoffs, otherwise the motherboard will short out on the case. You need a standoff for each motherboard screw hole.

PaoloPaolo · Apr 20, 2014

Ok. I'm pretty sure my case, the Corsair 400r, already has standoff screws in case, fitted exactly for the Asus P9X79 ATX LGA2011. I'm trying to confirm 100% but I think that's how it is.

tiny voices · Apr 20, 2014

Correct it has standoffs already in place.

PaoloPaolo · Apr 20, 2014

Yah, so at this time, the cpu fan is not turning on. My offer still stands. If anyone is in nyc area and wants to take a look in person and feels confident they can get it running, or diagnose it, I'm willing to pay $100.

tiny voices · Apr 20, 2014

This is not the place to pay for help. It may even be against forum rules.

Are all connections properly connected? Is the CPU fan properly connected? Is the PSU switched to 1 not 0? Is the front panel (buttons and LED) connected properly? Check all these hings.

PaoloPaolo · Apr 20, 2014

Ahh, ok. My apologies. Thanks for the heads up.

I do believe everything is connected properly. I did a test build and things worked. Now, at least, the CPU fan will not turn on, though I believe it is connected.

I'm reading and researching.

PaoloPaolo · Apr 20, 2014

tiny voices :

Hi tiny voices,

So did another external test build.

CPU fans, GFX fans, and power supply fans all running. DRAM LED stays on. Manual says that means problem. PWR LED, TPU LED, and EPU LEDs all on and manual says they should be. CPU LEF blinks once then goes off. I think that's normal. BOOT DEVICE LED and VGA LED do not blink or come on at all. Manual says they should blink. Any suggestions, advice, or pointers here?

Thanks again for your time and information, it is appreciated.

Paolo

tiny voices · Apr 20, 2014

Does the computer POST, or just a blank screen?

PaoloPaolo · Apr 20, 2014

tiny voices :

I'm not sure what you mean by POST, but haven't yet hooked it to screen while doing external build because I thought I should trouble shoot the LEDs first. Will try with the screen tomorrow.

tiny voices · Apr 20, 2014

Try connecting the GPU to a monitor. If it boots fine, we are making progress.

PaoloPaolo · Apr 21, 2014

Ok, tried hooking to the monitor, and still did not get it to boot. Nothing happens on the monitor, like I've seen in build videos. The monitor just quickly flashes "VGA No Signal" and nothing more. Then goes black.

tiny voices · Apr 21, 2014

What cable are your using to connect it to the monitor? Are you connecting the GPU or motherboard?

PaoloPaolo · Apr 21, 2014

Hi tiny voices,

I am connecting the monitor to the GPU. And I am using a DVI cord, I believe.

tiny voices · Apr 21, 2014

You must set the monitor to DVI then, not VGA.

PaoloPaolo · Apr 22, 2014

Thanks tiny voices.

Had a guy come over yesterday and take a look. He was able to get it to boot and run outside of case. We even installed Windows. But when I put it in case today, DRAM led light stays on. I'm just completely in the dark here as to what might be the issue. Any ideas?

PaoloPaolo · Apr 22, 2014

FYI, I can boot unit outside the case, either by shorting power or using power ground connecter. When in case, I can only get it to run by shorting power ground. But then it gets hung up on DRAM LED. It will not even power on if I use the power ground plug. Hmm...

tiny voices · Apr 22, 2014

That's weird. I don't know what to tell you.

PaoloPaolo · Apr 22, 2014

Yah, going to return Mobo, powersupply, and case.

tiny voices · Apr 22, 2014

Your case is not the problem, and your PSU is 99.9999% fine too.

PaoloPaolo · Apr 22, 2014

tiny voices :

I don't know much about this, but agree with your sentiment here. And appreciate your time and information through all this. Ultimately, because I could not isolate issue, wanted to RMA all of them to make sure. The case holds the power ground plug that plugs into mobo. Mobo would power on when I manually shorted, or used power ground outside of case. When in case, mobo would not power on with with power ground plug provided, but would if I shorted it. That is one example of an issue I couldn't 100% attribute to one item or another. So RMA'ing all three.

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