My computer is completely confusing me.

_JayCub_ · Feb 24, 2016

Okay so I'm fairly decent with computers, I've repaired them from time to time. And I finally decided to build one. The parts all got here, and I put it together, and it didn't post. So first I ordered a new mother from a suggestion that the BIOS might not be compatible with my CPU, it got here and my computer still didn't post, so i thought maybe a dead CPU? I got it replaced today. So I put everything together and it still doesn't post! its confusing me so much all the parts work but its still not posting. I've already gone through the FAQ on this website multiple times, the only thing I can get replaced now is the PSU. (I've already confirmed that the ram works.)

My PC Specs:
AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor
MSI A68HM-E33 V2 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard - The New MotherBoard
Biostar A58MD - Old MotherBoard
Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card
EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply
Rosewill RANGER-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case

I'm very confused because of this please help!

alexoiu · Feb 24, 2016

The CPU is supported, no BIOS update needed. I suggest connecting a case speaker to the motherboard, removing all RAMs and starting the board. See if getting any beeps.

_JayCub_ · Feb 24, 2016

alexoiu :

Sadly my motherboard didn't come with a case speaker

alexoiu · Feb 24, 2016

I would buy one, as it's not expensive. Otherwise, it's just guessing. Or swapping parts.

_JayCub_ · Feb 24, 2016

alexoiu :

Alright i will! When I get it what will i be looking for? Beep wise.

alexoiu · Feb 24, 2016

Please post back the result.
Edit: Start the board without RAMs and see if the CPU fan does spin and if getting the beeps signaling memory error.

logainofhades · Feb 24, 2016

Those low end Evga PSU's are not very good, so that very well could be the problem. Tier 1 or 2 units only. http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

jsmithepa · Feb 24, 2016

Folk often fail to plug in the 4/8 pin 12v EPS power connector.

_JayCub_ · Feb 24, 2016

logainofhades :

Thing is though, everything powers on, the motherboard, the fans, the GPU etc, its just not posting. Could it still be the PSU?

jsmithepa · Feb 24, 2016

Do it like the Pros: Boot Mobo only outside of the enclosure with minimum things plugged in, your task is GET INTO BIOS. They call it "Breadboarding."

The built-in speaker gives out diagnostic codes, why the reason suggested. Any old speaker will do, even headphones. It does not need to be mounted as long as the 2 leads is hooked up securely to the Mobo's header.

logainofhades · Feb 24, 2016

A PSU can be bad, and still power up fans and led's. In such cases it is not providing enough power to fully boot up. Do make sure any and all connections are hooked up properly, though. jsmithepa's suggestions are good ideas also. I have to ask, because I have run across this before, you do have the monitor cable plugged into the graphics card, and not the motherboard, correct?

_JayCub_ · Feb 24, 2016

logainofhades :

I tried booting with it plugged into the GPU and mobo neither worked

_JayCub_ · Feb 24, 2016

logainofhades :

Also if i contacted amazon to get the PSU replaced could that possibly fix the issue?

logainofhades · Feb 24, 2016

It can if the PSU is the cause. Without taking it to a shop, or trying a known good spare, it is not easy to say if it will solve the issue.

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