First PC Build, Replaced PSU with a higher wattage already. Still got problems

Dave-Fish · Jul 30, 2016

I have recently put together my first PC build.

Specs:
Case: Corsair carbide series 100R Mid-tower case
MOBO: Gigabyte-Z170X-UD3
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970
CPU Fan: Cryorig M9
RAM: 8gb Crucial
Memory: 2 TB Hard drive
Memory 2: 120 GB SSD for startup
Core: Intel i5-6600k
Old PSU: XTR 550W Gold
New PSU: CS750M

The main problem that keeps happening is that when I try to start the system, it will start for approximately 20 seconds then shut down. There is no video BUT LEDs do light up and the top right LED stays at 55.
If I let it go after attempting to start up it will continue to start for 20 seconds again and again and again

it is rather sad to watch

the same problem occurred with new PSU and I did do the paperclip test with my new PSU so I know it is not that( I think).
There is no video and I could use some help. I already have looked at this guide: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

No smoke which is good.

bignastyid · Jul 30, 2016

According to page 44 of the manual code 55 is a memory initialization error. Are you running a single 8Gb dimm or 2 4Gb dimms?

Dave-Fish · Jul 30, 2016

bignastyid :

I am running 2 4gb dimms

bignastyid · Jul 30, 2016

Try installing just 1 of them in slot 1 and see if it does the same thing if it does try the other in slot 1.

Dave-Fish · Jul 30, 2016

bignastyid :

No such luck, tried both in slot 1 and still got error 55

bignastyid · Jul 30, 2016

Either you have very bad luck and have 2 bad sticks of ram(possible but unlikely), the ram is incompatible(post the model number and I can check), or there's a problem with the motherboard or cpu.

Dave-Fish · Jul 30, 2016

bignastyid :

seems it could be the motherboard I think which is stinky. I just checked on crucial's site and they are compatible they say. The model number for the 4gb sticks is ddr4-2133 udimm i believe.

bignastyid · Jul 30, 2016

Remove the cpu and check for bent or broken pins in the motherboards cpu socket.

Dave-Fish · Jul 30, 2016

bignastyid :

No bent pins that i can tell, here is an image:
http://i.imgur.com/jznxWCO.jpg

EDIT: THINK I FOUND A LIL' SUCKER THAT IS BENT. Attempting to fix with hair tweezers now

Update: Fix did not change a thing, was worth the try but still got error code 55.

RamosL22 · Jul 30, 2016

Do you have the SSD and HDD plugged into the Mobo already? If you do, try it with just the SSD. Any way to get into bios?
Also, I hope you reapplied the thermal paste onto the back of the CPU after removing it

RamosL22 · Jul 30, 2016

Looking up some stuff, are you sure you have the right ram for the CPU and mobo? DD4 and not ddr3 right?

EDIT: Also, I have the same PSU. Please ensure you have the 8 pin eps/atx12v connected into the CPU, NOT the 6+2 pci-e cable!
the 8 pin cable is the 2nd cable slotted with the 24 pin.

Dave-Fish · Jul 30, 2016

RamosL22 :

Yup, they were plugged in and I tried each separately. Same error. Thermal paste was reapplied so no worries on that! It is ddr4 for the ram and the site did indeed say they were compatible.

Response to edit: PSU is connected properly

bignastyid · Jul 30, 2016

Bad new is you are looking at 1 of 3 things being bad, motherboard, cpu, or possibly ram, but as i said earlier unlikely both sticks arrived bad..

BadActor · Jul 30, 2016

My guess would be the motherboard, but did you try both sticks one at a time in all four slots or just slot 1? Also try removing the mobo from the case and breadboarding it. Might also try unplugging the PSU, removing the CMOS battery, and then pressing and holding the power button for a minute or two and then replacing the battery and plugging the PSU back in to clear the CMOS.

Dave-Fish · Jul 30, 2016

bignastyid :

Poopy, but i gotta agree with ya. I think I am going to send back the motherboard monday and fill out the refund paperwork today for it.
Thanks for all the help!

Dave-Fish · Jul 30, 2016

BadActor :

I did, I first tried slots 1 and 4. then one in the first slot then a different one in another slot and so on. No luck sadly, gonna go with the motherboard being doa sadly.

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