So, I'm a new builder, and I'm trying to build my first PC. I had the computer mostly assembled correctly according to the manuals and online resources provided by the manufacturers of the parts I am using... but I forgot to plug in the 4-pin for the CPU. I tried to start the computer twice, both times the case lights flashed on and the fans spun for a moment but nothing else happened (no monitor visual, diagnostic beeps, etc.). I opened the case, discovered my error and plugged it in and put it back together. Nothing, no fans, no lights, no beeps, nothing. I thought maybe I drained the 3-volt in the motherboard so I replaced it with the same battery type (CR2023) and voltage (different brand, I think it was Panasonic vs. Energizer). Nothing. I have tried booting with one stick of ram in either slot, I have tried booting without the graphics card, I tried breadboarding the system and sparking the motherboard myself, I disassembled the computer and took the case down to the studs and put everything back together again. Nothing. None of the parts appear damaged, nothing smells like smoke, and there were no incidents of sparks.
Note: I designed the system on PCPartPicker.com, the PSU wattage is more than sufficient for the system (284W needed vs. 430W PSU), I'm using a certified Intel Board w/ an Intel Processor that are known to be compatible, I've checked and re-checked my wiring and set up and according to everything I can find, it's correct.
Please help! I've worked very hard for this thing and I want to get it going!
Parts list:
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Alpine 11 Plus Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
HDD: Hitachi, Seagate, Western Digital 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6 Gb/s
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270 2GB '14Series Video Card
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
UPDATE: Tried replacing power supply, still nothing when the power button is depressed
Note: I designed the system on PCPartPicker.com, the PSU wattage is more than sufficient for the system (284W needed vs. 430W PSU), I'm using a certified Intel Board w/ an Intel Processor that are known to be compatible, I've checked and re-checked my wiring and set up and according to everything I can find, it's correct.
Please help! I've worked very hard for this thing and I want to get it going!
Parts list:
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC Alpine 11 Plus Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
HDD: Hitachi, Seagate, Western Digital 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6 Gb/s
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270 2GB '14Series Video Card
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
UPDATE: Tried replacing power supply, still nothing when the power button is depressed
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