motherboard help needed

[thebeans]

hi all i am in a bit of a fix and hoping someone can help/advise me. I built my computer 1 1/2 years ago (so no warranty) and have been having trouble ever since. what happens is if its turned off unexpectedly it just beeps and will not reboot it says its the ram but have tried new ram and no good . have also tried taking everything out and sometimes it will start (not this time). have taken it to a expert and he says its the motherboard. so if I need a new motherboard which one should I go for as I wont too use all the old parts

any advice would be appreciated
specs below

thanks rik

amd fx8150 processor
asus crosshair v formula thunderbolt motherboard
ripjaws ddr3-1600 8192mbx2
ddr3-1600 4096mbx2 (not in just used to see if ram was faulty)
corsair h40
Kingston ssd 128gb (iam running 4 other hd )
inwin dragon rider case

 

[ksham]

What's the build for?

 

[thebeans]

What's the build for?

the build is mainly for games

 

[ksham]

What budget? And if '$', please also state if it's USD, CAD, or AUD.

 

[alexoiu]

Just out of curiosity, what's the beeps pattern when trying to start the board?
Since you've bought the parts separately, the motherboard should be under warranty
"http://www.service.asus.com/#!motherboard-warranty/c1c20"

 

[thebeans]

What budget? And if '$', please also state if it's USD, CAD, or AUD.

is

iam in Australia andhave about $500 to spend

 

[thebeans]

Just out of curiosity, what's the beeps pattern when trying to start the board?
Since you've bought the parts separately, the motherboard should be under warranty
"http://www.service.asus.com/#!motherboard-warranty/c1c20"

one beep and then two I thnk iam not sure but the lights are saying its the ram. as for warranty iam in Australia soo I think it will be 12 months but willcheck that

 

[alexoiu]

It seems that the warranty covers an extended period: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/923758
I had bought an Asus Motherboard from MSY (auburn) and about 18 months later the motherboard failed, I explained this to the Asus service centre at Auburn and they allowed me to bring the motherboard in for repair.

Then regarding the motherboard, have you tested it outside the case?
It is indeed a memory issue, but the memory controller is integrated into the CPU.
I suggest taking it outside the case, clearing the CMOS (unplug the power cord and remove the CMOS battery for few minutes) then start it with only CPU and CPU fan installed. You should get 1 long, 2 short beeps. Then power off and insert single RAM module. If still 1 long 2 short, then try reseating the CPU and the CPU cooler and test again.
I see you use a H40. Test with the stock CPU cooler, if available.

 

[thebeans]

It seems that the warranty covers an extended period: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/923758
I had bought an Asus Motherboard from MSY (auburn) and about 18 months later the motherboard failed, I explained this to the Asus service centre at Auburn and they allowed me to bring the motherboard in for repair.

Then regarding the motherboard, have you tested it outside the case?
It is indeed a memory issue, but the memory controller is integrated into the CPU.
I suggest taking it outside the case, clearing the CMOS (unplug the power cord and remove the CMOS battery for few minutes) then start it with only CPU and CPU fan installed. You should get 1 long, 2 short beeps. Then power off and insert single RAM module. If still 1 long 2 short, then try reseating the CPU and the CPU cooler and test again.
I see you use a H40. Test with the stock CPU cooler, if available.

 

[thebeans]

It seems that the warranty covers an extended period: http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/923758
I had bought an Asus Motherboard from MSY (auburn) and about 18 months later the motherboard failed, I explained this to the Asus service centre at Auburn and they allowed me to bring the motherboard in for repair.

Then regarding the motherboard, have you tested it outside the case?
It is indeed a memory issue, but the memory controller is integrated into the CPU.
I suggest taking it outside the case, clearing the CMOS (unplug the power cord and remove the CMOS battery for few minutes) then start it with only CPU and CPU fan installed. You should get 1 long, 2 short beeps. Then power off and insert single RAM module. If still 1 long 2 short, then try reseating the CPU and the CPU cooler and test again.
I see you use a H40. Test with the stock CPU cooler, if available.

 

[thebeans]

ok ty for that alexoiu will get I back tomorrow and remopve ad test it,and will also ring mwave and ask and see wot thay say

 

[thebeans]

okhave got onto the people I got the motherboard from and its still under warranty soo will see wot thay think

 

[alexoiu]

I guess it's a CPU issue, but I might be wrong. Please post back the findings.

 

[thebeans]

I guess it's a CPU issue, but I might be wrong. Please post back the findings.

hi there I have just heard back from the supplier and it was the motherboard as thay are replacing it with a new one.

 

[alexoiu]

That's OK then. I hope it will solve the issue.