Componants don't work??

McNultyyy · 23 Sep 2010 at 17:15

Chihero said:
Though this motherboard provides 8-pin ATX 12V power connector,
it can still work if you adopt a traditional 4-pin ATX 12V power
supply. To use the 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug your
power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 5

Along with Pin 1 and 5, what does that mean?
Also I talked to a 'technical' mate from work, and he said that the power supply is **** and I should get a more powerful one, what do you guys think?

Morlock · 23 Sep 2010 at 17:37

I think he is right.

RJC · 23 Sep 2010 at 17:48

The cpu power tends to be 4 or 8 pin. Your system will / should work fine with only 4 pin connected to the board.

Can you try with the board external to the case on the box the motherboard come in, just rule out shorting.

McNultyyy · 23 Sep 2010 at 18:03

Any recommendation for a decent power supply, as I'm pretty sure that the PSU is the problem.
Also I plugged in my usb mouse when the computer was on, and the mouse was not light up as it normally is, does this mean the psu needs replacing?

Gundog48 · 23 Sep 2010 at 18:05

Do you have a case speaker? Does it beep and if so, what code?

McNultyyy · 23 Sep 2010 at 18:10

I have a small speaker wire thingy that is about an 3/4 inch long. When the computer starts up it doesn't make a beep.

dreigns · 23 Sep 2010 at 18:22

when u turn it on when the fan comes on is it very slow not like you would think a fan spins

McNultyyy · 23 Sep 2010 at 18:27

nope, the fans spin fast enough to create a chill.

McNultyyy · 23 Sep 2010 at 20:26

any idea what i should do?

dreigns · 23 Sep 2010 at 20:29

well I think it the PSU or the motherboard but without testing it with another PSU its hard to tell normaly they beep if something is wrong so it could be the PSU but can't guarantee that

RJC · 23 Sep 2010 at 20:30

Problem with only one memory module you can't test if this is faulty, do you have the possibility of testing any parts in another machine.

Have tried running outside of the case like I mentioned above.

McNultyyy · 23 Sep 2010 at 20:53

So I should take the mobo out of the case and try to run the system?
Also, if the motherboard was the problem, would there be any visual signs.
One more thing, if any of the parts were faulty do OCUK send a new one, or how does it work?
Thanks.

RJC · 23 Sep 2010 at 20:56

Yes, run the system external to the case, you will need to manually short the pine on the board or you may be able to position the case and use the start button.

You will need to contact Ocuk and get a RMA, best bet is to post in the customer forum below and link to this thread.

They will test your parts and replace if required with new parts.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=116

Edit: Is it possible to take a picture of your setup and post here.

McNultyyy · 23 Sep 2010 at 21:03

Yes, I can take a picture. Which part should i take a picture of?

RJC · 23 Sep 2010 at 21:06

Birds-eye view of the motherboard if possible

McNultyyy · 23 Sep 2010 at 21:20

I can't get the set it up to turn on when its outside the case, as the wires dont go far enough. but here is the BIV

Hagar · 23 Sep 2010 at 21:48

I strongly suspect the PSU, you would be better off with this one. Plug in both the 24 pin and 8 pin to the mobo.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-017-CS&tool=3

You could try the ram in slot 4 or 3.

andy

McNultyyy · 23 Sep 2010 at 21:53

I though the problem was that the current PSU wasn't producing enough power; the one you've shown me is less power than my current one. Or have I misunderstood?

RJC · 23 Sep 2010 at 21:56

The psu with the case are not the most highest performing units and often don't get near the output, the Corsair is a excellent PSU and can pretty much maintain it output with out problem.

Hagar · 23 Sep 2010 at 22:05

McNultyyy said:
I though the problem was that the current PSU wasn't producing enough power; the one you've shown me is less power than my current one. Or have I misunderstood?

Your components probably only use 250-300W under load, the corsair will provide this 24/7 and more. If nothing else you have a known reliable PSU to test your setup.

andy.