Finally got all the pieces for my first system:
- ASUS M5A97 mobo
- AMD Phenom II x6 1055t 2.8ghz processor [Refurbished]
- Corsair Vengeance LP 16g (4x4GB) ddr3 1600Mhz ram
- NVidia GeForce MSI N460GTX CYCLONE 1GD5/OC gpu
- Cooler Master 600w ATX 12v psu
1. PSU works, tested on roommate's system. All power cables tested, no issues.
2. GPU works, tested on roommate's system as well, hooked up fine and video came out crystal clear.
I found that my RAM isn't compatible with my mobo [too late, unfortunately, though the ASUS mobo 'does' have the memOK feture]. So I used the tester system's ram [OCZ 2gig 1600Mhz] that 'is' compatible.
Checked and double checked 'all' power connections, tripled checked just now actually. Fans spin, lights come on. But no beeps, no POST. Just that dancing 'No Signal!' indicator on my monitor.
I'm leaning towards a faulty CPU as i 'did' get it refurbished, I plan on testing the CPU in a friend's AM3+ board tomorrow.
Was hoping to get other's opinions. I've narrowed it down as far as possible using the 'tester' system my roomie lent me. I only wish he had a AM3/3+ board.
EDIT: Just read this [http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-boot-video-problems] thread, I don't have a system speaker so I'm gonna run out tomorrow and pick one up, this would explain the 'no beebs'.
Also noticed I did not have have any standoffs installed, took 'everything' out, installed standoffs, installed my one stick of compatible ram, cpu, psu, and gpu [no onboard video]. Still nothing. retiring it for tonight, will update tomorrow after I get the system speaker.
- ASUS M5A97 mobo
- AMD Phenom II x6 1055t 2.8ghz processor [Refurbished]
- Corsair Vengeance LP 16g (4x4GB) ddr3 1600Mhz ram
- NVidia GeForce MSI N460GTX CYCLONE 1GD5/OC gpu
- Cooler Master 600w ATX 12v psu
1. PSU works, tested on roommate's system. All power cables tested, no issues.
2. GPU works, tested on roommate's system as well, hooked up fine and video came out crystal clear.
I found that my RAM isn't compatible with my mobo [too late, unfortunately, though the ASUS mobo 'does' have the memOK feture]. So I used the tester system's ram [OCZ 2gig 1600Mhz] that 'is' compatible.
Checked and double checked 'all' power connections, tripled checked just now actually. Fans spin, lights come on. But no beeps, no POST. Just that dancing 'No Signal!' indicator on my monitor.
I'm leaning towards a faulty CPU as i 'did' get it refurbished, I plan on testing the CPU in a friend's AM3+ board tomorrow.
Was hoping to get other's opinions. I've narrowed it down as far as possible using the 'tester' system my roomie lent me. I only wish he had a AM3/3+ board.
EDIT: Just read this [http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-boot-video-problems] thread, I don't have a system speaker so I'm gonna run out tomorrow and pick one up, this would explain the 'no beebs'.
Also noticed I did not have have any standoffs installed, took 'everything' out, installed standoffs, installed my one stick of compatible ram, cpu, psu, and gpu [no onboard video]. Still nothing. retiring it for tonight, will update tomorrow after I get the system speaker.