New build, am I running enough power through my system? Please Help.
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anticonfection
February 1, 2013 5:08:26 PM
So I just completed my first build a little while ago. Everything works, but there's one problem. Whenever I turn the computer on, the power supply fan starts turning for a few seconds then dies out, and the computer won't boot up. Everything else works; the CPU fan, case fans, graphics card fan, etc. A friend is coming over today to take a look at it and see if there is anything super obvious that I did wrong, but I had a question that I thought I'd bring here.
Seeing as all of you, well most of you, know more than me, I was wondering if you could assess my built and tell me if I have a high enough watt-rated power supply for what I'm running, or if I need to get a higher one. Here's my build:
CPU: AMD FX-8150 Zambezi 3.6GHz Socket AM3+ 125W Eight-Core Desktop Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card
Case: SilverStone Raven 3 RV03B Full Tower
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)
The power supply I'm using for all of this is a Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply. If someone could take the time to look at this and tell me if I'm running enough power through my system or not, I would REALLY appreciate it. Thank you so much!
~Anticonfection
Seeing as all of you, well most of you, know more than me, I was wondering if you could assess my built and tell me if I have a high enough watt-rated power supply for what I'm running, or if I need to get a higher one. Here's my build:
CPU: AMD FX-8150 Zambezi 3.6GHz Socket AM3+ 125W Eight-Core Desktop Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card
Case: SilverStone Raven 3 RV03B Full Tower
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit)
The power supply I'm using for all of this is a Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply. If someone could take the time to look at this and tell me if I'm running enough power through my system or not, I would REALLY appreciate it. Thank you so much!
~Anticonfection
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joeh_87
February 1, 2013 5:26:10 PM
That power supply is more than enough
Its either a dodgy PSU and needs returning or you've missed something in the process of building. not sure what you could of missed tho.
other than 24pin + 8pin power cables, and made sure CPU Fan is In the correct header which should be marked on the board CPU_FAN usually
Its either a dodgy PSU and needs returning or you've missed something in the process of building. not sure what you could of missed tho.
other than 24pin + 8pin power cables, and made sure CPU Fan is In the correct header which should be marked on the board CPU_FAN usually
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anticonfection
February 1, 2013 5:29:25 PM
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joeh_87
February 1, 2013 5:32:09 PM
joeh_87
February 1, 2013 5:36:12 PM
joeh_87
February 1, 2013 5:39:38 PM
to the op heres the connector we are talking about
you can see it comes in 2 parts--one 20 pin and one 4 pin
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source...
you can see it comes in 2 parts--one 20 pin and one 4 pin
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source...
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anticonfection
February 1, 2013 5:49:11 PM
OP here. Alright, I see what you guys are pointing out but I didn't notice the extra 4pin connector because it was attached co closely to the 20pin and it looked like one plug. I found the 4pin header for the 4pin plug but there's a problem now. The reach isn't long enough for me to have both plugged in. Is it okay to but a little bit of the sheathing to get a little stretch, then patch up the extra with some electrical tape afterwards?
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anticonfection
February 1, 2013 5:50:13 PM
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joeh_87
February 1, 2013 5:53:01 PM
I wouldn't risk it on a good PSU i know you may want the system up and running but i'd buy an extension cable
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB...
i cant see how the 4pin cant reach if the 20pin reaches but yeah get a extension is the best bet imo.
as Mcnumpty says if hes just looked at your board.. not familiar with that setup either. is the extra 4pin header not on the end of your 20pin header?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB...
i cant see how the 4pin cant reach if the 20pin reaches but yeah get a extension is the best bet imo.
as Mcnumpty says if hes just looked at your board.. not familiar with that setup either. is the extra 4pin header not on the end of your 20pin header?
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anticonfection
February 1, 2013 5:53:39 PM
joeh_87 said:
I wouldn't risk it on a good PSU i know you may want the system up and running but i'd buy an extension cable http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB...
i cant see how the 4pin cant reach if the 20pin reaches but yeah get a extension is the best bet imo.
he may be looking at the extra 4 pin 12v socket for the cpu i mentioned
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anticonfection
February 1, 2013 5:57:38 PM
anticonfection
February 1, 2013 5:58:24 PM
joeh_87
February 1, 2013 5:58:54 PM
joeh_87
February 1, 2013 6:04:51 PM
anticonfection
February 1, 2013 6:05:28 PM
joeh_87
February 1, 2013 6:08:24 PM
joeh_87
February 1, 2013 6:12:26 PM
anticonfection said:
I'm looking through all of my stuff and I can't find anything with a 4-pin connector.the 4pin is connected to the 20pin normally
as long as you have the 24pin header next to your dimms fully occupied & your 8pin connected you should be able to boot.
http://lian-li.com/v2/tw/product/upload/image/pss/psu20...
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joeh_87 said:
hmmm stand corrected then.Not had a PSU with 8pin, 20+4pin & another 4pin : /
got 20+4 and 8 pin that can split into 2 x 4 pin and another 8 pin that can split into 2 x 4 pin on my psu
far as i remember--it came with so many cables its hard to remember them all
anyway his motherboard user manual says only the 8 pin needs connecting to boot
so the issue is something other
like a short or hes connected the power switch wrong or faulty psu etc
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anticonfection
February 1, 2013 6:21:11 PM
joeh_87
February 1, 2013 6:23:38 PM
hmm
You've connected all your front panel cables into the correct headers? (shouldn't cause an issue iirc)
used Motherboards standoffs? http://www.cybergooch.com/tutorials/images/buildsystem/...
You've connected all your front panel cables into the correct headers? (shouldn't cause an issue iirc)
used Motherboards standoffs? http://www.cybergooch.com/tutorials/images/buildsystem/...
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anticonfection
February 1, 2013 6:29:50 PM
Everything seems to be connected right and I am using standoffs. I was gonna pull it apart again and look over it real quick, but I realized that I have to head to my College class. (Kinda ironic, I'm studying Electrical Instrumentation and I'm having electrical problems.) My buddy is gonna come over after I get out of class and we're gonna tear it down and build it from the ground up again. Maybe keep this a little active for a few hours, I'll be posting on here again tonight when he gets here.
Thank you again for all of your guys' help, you'll probably be hearing from me here soon.
Thank you again for all of your guys' help, you'll probably be hearing from me here soon.
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