New PC- Cold Boot Issues

[jjuanetg]

Hi Everyone!

I'm having a strange issue. I finished building my gaming PC yesterday and had a start up problem. With the power button, fans would work for 1-2 secs and then shut down. After turning off/on and unplugging the psu a couple of times and insisting, I finally got the system to boot up. Installed windows, drivers and everyone worked great. Installed game to try out GPU and no problems. I turned the computer off before going to bed, tried turning it back on in the morning and had the same issue. Had to get to work so I had no time to try unplugging the PSU. The only difference was that, at times, pressing the power button on the case did nothing. Other times, the fans would work for 1-2 secs again, and then shut down. I don't think it's the PSU because once I got the PC to boot, it worked perfectly. Any thoughts on what I could try?

Specs:

CPU: Intel i7-2600k
GPU: EVGA Nvidia 660ti
MoBo: Asus P8Z77-M PRO
PSU: Thermaltake 500w

Thanks!

 

[veladem]

Sounds like some kind of short or another wiring issue, but, can you post what specs and I'm talking total specs all the way down to what stand-offs you used and if or if not you used thermal gels etc.

 

[jjuanetg]

Thanks for the reply!

Regarding specs, I'm a beginner (noob) so I guess it's all standard. I didnt overclock anything or configure anything. I did not use any thermal gel. Basically used only what came with the PC components and Cooler Master case. If there is anything else I can add, I'd appreciate it if you let me know. Thanks again!

 

[veladem]

Ohk in that case if it's not too much to ask, could you list the parts used in your build? I don't need links though they would be nice, just a list off the top of your head would be good.

CPU
Mobo
RAM
Vid card
HDD
SDD
Optics
Case
PSU
Etc.

 

[jjuanetg]

Thanks. I'll list links of what I can. The PSU i bought couple of years ago so I'll do my best!

CPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
GPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130809
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231552
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131833
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119256
PSU: I can't find a link. It's a Thermaltake 500w PSU (sorry I can't be more specific)
HDD: Western Digital 500Gb (about 4 years old)
Not sure what SDD is. If it's SSD, i have no solid state drives connected.
Optic: Philips DVD-RW

I hope this helps!

 

[veladem]

Egh, if you can get your hands on a 650watt 80+ certified you might have better luck with your issue. And yes SSD, lol, kinda tired.