Swap sticks. Then we know if it’s the board or the RAM.
First PC build help
- Thread starter Colin_M
- Start date
Swap sticks. Then we know if it’s the board or the RAM.
swap ram sticks and use A2 with the ram that booted with B2 - if this works then it's a ram problem
if swapping doesn't work then try A1B1 - if this works then it's probably a faulty mobo
Progress.
You will need to alternate sticks - to check for dodgy stick.
Also, look in slot A2 and check that it's clear/clean. Do the same with the stick of memory - check connections.
You could also try fitting and refitting the memory into A2 as it may be having problems connecting
If this still doesn't work, jump into the BIOS and quickly look at your temps. Then i would try a CMOS reset and retry the stick.
oh yes, i remember the good old TR SA. horror stories lol
short term gain for long term gainIt’s genuinely a superb cooler, I personally wouldn’t have recommended it for a newbie, but sometimes jumping in the deep end is the best way forward
i know that feeling lol.If it’s any consolation, it’s not the worst situation; try fitting a cpu block, gpu block, 360 rad, 240 rad, reservoir, pump, drain, five disks and three PCI-E cards into a Meshify C. Every time I have to change something a wave of depression washes over me
did a 7990 quadfire build in an mATx case with a custom loop
checking for bent pins on the board and possibly overtightened the cooler? not got that far yet lol :X
After checking memory sticks/slots etc....
When you fitted the motherboard were you sure that you used all available standoffs to screw the motherboard down securely? (how many screws did you use)
Think of the above as too few would be a factor if there's signs of the following:
Look around the CPU slot and memory and look for any visible signs of warping/slight bowing in the motherboard - let us know if see an visible signs.
When you fitted the motherboard were you sure that you used all available standoffs to screw the motherboard down securely? (how many screws did you use)
Think of the above as too few would be a factor if there's signs of the following:
Look around the CPU slot and memory and look for any visible signs of warping/slight bowing in the motherboard - let us know if see an visible signs.
I can't help but notice you looked.
yes. the cooler is big enough to run it passive at low cpu loads
took a sneak peek
Pics - are you a masochist?did a 7990 quadfire build in an mATx case with a custom loop
Boots fine with the other stick in A2 so does not appear ram related. I was kind of hoping it was to be honest as the idea of replacing one stick of ram is much more appealing than the mobo.
I cant see any warping / bowing on the motherboard. I used all standoffs, I believe there were 8 screws in total.
Temps are mid 20s.
Will try A1/B1 and report back.
I cant see any warping / bowing on the motherboard. I used all standoffs, I believe there were 8 screws in total.
Temps are mid 20s.
Will try A1/B1 and report back.
Yay, see above - probably making a poor connection on initial contact. It's not unusual - but keep a weary eye on it if you begin to have stability issues.Had another quick go in A2 and now working! We have 16GB of Ram
i'm quickly off to read a man's venture into hell (hell a noun: sometimes interchangeable with stupidity
)Great!Cheers for your help guys much appreciated. Now to install Windows
Still behaving itself @Colin_M?
/off topic
BUT...
...who leaves the plastic on the case window for the money shot!
Seriously, though, impressive build and results.
/off topic
Kudos - monster spec for 2014 and you worked every mm of that case.
BUT...
...who leaves the plastic on the case window for the money shot!
Seriously, though, impressive build and results.