New build PC won't start please help

^ What setup do you have ? And I doubt the RAM could fails because of breadboarding,...
Any other indication ? fans spinning and such ,...

^ So without anything except the CPU and the cooler installed - no RAM sticks too, are you getting the long beep ??
And when inserting the RAM(Slot 1), you get the POST right ??
Also list all the parts here,...

Right, so I took the stuff back to Maplin, persuaded them to exchange the RAM, and also exchanged the case, gonna bang it all together, will let you know how I get on.

fresh call for help

AAARRRRGGGHHH,
Maplins kindly exchanged the motherboard and the case (a different type) and yet again nothing.

Listen I'm not a fool, I have done this before, I know I have done everything correctly I have checked double checked started from scratch and still nothing.

I haven't done the "breadboard" test yet (frankly I don't really like doing it - couldn't it short easier being out of the box in the open air?)

As I have said before this is my main desktop, I work from home doing customer service and this was my only compatible machine so I have now been down 3 days.

If someone could spare some time I would be so grateful. A little more info:-

AMD phenom x4 (64)
GF8100VM-M5 (V1.0)
Maxtor 40gb Hard drive IDE (old one will upgrade later)
]G7 Power Extreme 680w
2 gb DDR 2 1066 RAM (came with MOBO bundle)
samsung DVD Writer SATA

I am no expert but have been building systems for a while now, although I haven't done one for about a year, I have not lost enough knowledge for this. I have had 2 MOBO's (inc processor, RAM and HSF), and I am on my 2nd case (a different type as other was OOS) Tsunami Gaming Manager.

I have connnected the ATX 20 + 4 to the socket (the only way it connects)
made sure RAM is properly inserted
I have checked the 12v (4 pin)
I have attached the fans,
I have attached the USB's,
I have attached the LED's/power switch etc... as per the manual.
The processor was already inserted as was the RAM
I have correctly clipped and checked the HSF.
I have attached the hard drive with the IDE cable and the 3.5 with the SATA and provided power for both
The first MOBO package booted once out of its case with RAM installed however as this was on "breadboard" I was testing without peripherals. I did a breadboard test with keyboard monitor and HDD attached, no visual output no POST test beeps but keyboard lights functioning.

Checked all Jumpers, tested PSU, checked for "rogue" standout pins (got excited because I found one.

This second one, I connected as before but in new case expecting all to start working again but nothing, I have not done anymore tests, as I said before I am reluctant to do the breadbox with this one.

There must be something I have missed, any help/tips would be gratefully received.

Many thanks

James

Is your IDE cable set right? The longer branch with the (usually blue) connector to the mobo. The jumper on the HDD set on master (single).

Hi guys,

Thanks for the ideas. The one thing I haven't done is reseat the CPU, I will test and get back to you. The CPU and MOBO came as a boxed bundle from the manufacturer so I would assume they have used compatible components.

I am getting so frustrated now.

Thanks for your help.

SOLVED

I started thinking it might be me so I took it into a local repair shop, they tested thek board and it didn't work, luckily Maplin allowed me an exchange, got it home set it up and it runs like a dream!!

Thanks for your help guys!!