New cpu computer does not turn on

[gigadork]

Hi there,

I recently installed an AMD Phenom II x6 3.2 ghz AM3 cpu into my HA06 - GT motherboard. I have a 450w corsair psu and I was told all of this is compatible. The psu can supply the cpu and the motherboard supports AM3 however today when I installed it nothing comes up on the screen and no beeps. Just nothing. Any ideas on what could fix it or what could be wrong?

 

[jaenglish]

Hi there,

I recently installed an AMD Phenom II x6 3.2 ghz AM3 cpu into my HA06 - GT motherboard. I have a 450w corsair psu and I was told all of this is compatible. The psu can supply the cpu and the motherboard supports AM3 however today when I installed it nothing comes up on the screen and no beeps. Just nothing. Any ideas on what could fix it or what could be wrong?

Did you get beeps before the new cpu? If you used to get beeps and now you don't, the motherboard is in trouble, either something is wrong w/ the mobo or psu.

 

[gigadork]

I use to with my older cpu

 

[jaenglish]

I use to with my older cpu

Well, if you have a friend with a similar computer, you could test it (the cpu) out on his. If it works, it is either you did something to your mobo while installing the new cpu, or, and probably more likely, you have a problem with the psu, either it being too small, or just faulty.

 

[ferny111]

Does it turn on????

 

[gigadork]

How can it be faulty if this build has been running for 2 years straight? Its only now that I put a brand new cpu w/ new heatsink and fan that its been like this

 

[jaenglish]

How can it be faulty if this build has been running for 2 years straight? Its only now that I put a brand new cpu w/ new heatsink and fan that its been like this

Then it might just be not enough power for the new cpu. But you should make sure it isn't just a DOA cpu.

 

[gigadork]

How do I check if it is DOA

 

[ferny111]

Reseat the cpu and heatsink, and make sure you've properly plugged in your 24 pin and 4/8 pin plugs i.e. make sure they are in securely, and make sure you used the correct 4 pin if it is a 4+4 pin breakaway

 

[gigadork]

I've plugged in everything and reseat it. Can someone check the total wattage for my system?
Radeon hd 4850
Corsair 450w
Amd phenom 2 x6
Jetway ha06-gt
2 x 2gb ram

 

[gigadork]

Placed the old cpu back in and works like a charm again. I'm convinced that there's not enough juice from the psu to supply it?

 

[flaminggerbil]

Checked your mobo supports that CPU without a bios update?

If that's not it, then it's almost certainly a lack of power that's the issue.

 

[gigadork]

the psu at corsair's website said its capable of powering my rig. cpu and video card altogether. jetway (mobo manu) saidi t's AM3 capable. sooooo im confused.

 

[flaminggerbil]

Yeah just because it's AM3 doesnt mean that it natively supports that CPU, you need to check the makers page for that mobo and look at it's list.

Could be it needs a bios update for proper support.

 

[flaminggerbil]

Ehm, is it this one? http://www.jetway.com.tw/jw/motherboard_view.asp?productid=525&proname=HA06-GT

 

[gigadork]

Ehm, is it this one? http://www.jetway.com.tw/jw/motherboard_view.asp?productid=525&proname=HA06-GT

yup that's the one

 

[lilotimz]

The CPU is not supported by that motherboard.

And the VX450 has more than enough power to support that system.

 

[gigadork]

The CPU is not supported by that motherboard.

And the VX450 has more than enough power to support that system.

could you recommend a motherboard then?

 

[mdd1963]

are you determined to stay w/ DDR2?

 

[gigadork]

Yes

 

[ferny111]

I'd recommend getting 4Gb of new DDR3 ram for about $30 bucks since ram is quite cheap nowadays