Is this compatiable - Ultimate Noob question

[rootbeer506]

I am having all sorts of trouble with this build and have not had these problems before.


Is this compatible?

i7-940
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115201

CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145222

MSI MSI X58 Platinum
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130220

9800gtx + SSC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130436

I swear they are. The whole setup runs for a couple seconds, then shuts off and restarts. No POST or anything. The CPU never even gets hot, or at least the heat sink isn't warm. I have sent back in the MOBO first, then the CPU. Still no luck. I know the graphics card works because I can test it in my other computer. I got pissed and am now just RMAing the Motherboard, CPU, and RAM.

What in the world could be the problem? I have done this before I'm not that big of a noob. I have around 6 builds done along with multiple swapping around of misc parts. Its a 700w power supply, its turning everything on, so I don't think that is bad?? Have the CPU in correctly, Ram starting in closest slot, skipping a slot in between to get the tri-SLI, graphics card in closest slot. The main power to the mobo plugged in, the additional slot on the side by the fan in, and the one on the graphics card.

 

[ravenware]

Check the ram timing under the bios setup menu to see if their set correctly.

Submit your PSU model name/number or link.

 

[rootbeer506]

Only one problem with checking the RAM timing. I can't get anything to come up on the screen. As in it doesn't POST. It's all packed up in the box to be sent back tomorrow so I guess I'm just looking for a quick compatibility check.


PSU
OCZ OCZ700MXSP 700W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341018

 

[ravenware]

I just checked your manual, the ram needs to be plugged into the black sockets.

Check your manual to confirm. You can alos see how to enter the bios setup too.

 

[rootbeer506]

I just checked your manual, the ram needs to be plugged into the black sockets.

Check your manual to confirm. You can alos see how to enter the bios setup too.

Dohhhh!! I guess I will give that a shot. If that is the problem I am going to be pissed, but also very grateful.

 

[cjl]

I just checked your manual, the ram needs to be plugged into the black sockets.

Check your manual to confirm. You can alos see how to enter the bios setup too.

Knowledge of how to enter the bios clearly isn't the problem if it isn't POSTing.

Definitely check the RAM slots though. Also, is everything plugged in properly? Make sure the CPU power is correct - I've seen exactly those symptoms from one with the CPU power (8 pin) plugged in incorrectly.

 

[rootbeer506]

This was retarded. I didn't look at the stickers they had on the RAM slot when I pulled them off. I assumed they went in like DDR2 ram. We all know what they say about assuming though and look what it did to me.

Anyways I partly blame MSI for putting all these damn stickers on the motherboard boasting about different features the board has to offer. I just took them all off and didn't bother to read them. Their tech also should have been more knowledgeable when I called in and had a problem posting.

All in all, I'm the dumb one. Thanks for you help ravenware.