Breadboard Start Issues

camel_pilot

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Aug 1, 2014
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Hi guys,

just starting out on a new build and run into some problems.

I've put just the motherboard, CPU and PSU in the case, along with the CPU cooler and 1 stick of RAM. But when I start it, it turns off after not even a second.

All the fans start to spin, but then immediately stop.

Specs are:
ASUS M4A87TD EVO
1GB XMS3 DDR3 1600
Phenom ii x4 955
550w Modular PSU

Any suggestions?
Could it be something is shorting the system in the case? Or do you reckon its a sign something is dead?

Many Thanks!
 

camel_pilot

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Aug 1, 2014
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yep gone through the check list and still nothing

also just tested the psu on its own, and that seems to be working fine, so I guess that norrows it down to either the motherboard of the cpu?