Graphics/Gaming 1st Build Problem

StoutMeister · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:06

Hi all,

Following kind and helpful advice two weeks ago :cool:

: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17996514

We made the purchase and the package arrived yesterday **YIPPEEE**
It was better than Christmas morning

We worked from 5:30 until 1:15 am and had to give up from exhaustion

All is assembled ( although I have a strong feeling that the Noctua is positioned 90º out), but whatever we do our "baby" won't power-up. I have tested the PSU and it's AOK, have re-seated the ram too.

Can anyone help us in our hour of need, please ???

(Can take photos if that would be of help

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matthewhotdude · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:09

Have you conected both power supplys to the motherboard? Yea take a pic too

95thrifles · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:09

firstly check all your power connections, make sure you plugged in both the 24pin and 8 pin ATX leads
secondly does the mobo have a power switch on it? If so try that in case its simply the case button/wiring not working
If still no joy take everything out and try powering up just the mobo outside the case (sometimes if the mobo isnt fitted right the case causes a short), you should be able to hear error beeps, if not then mobo/PSU is dead you could try your old PSU maybe, I know you said you tested PSU but just in case. If you do get beeps then you need to start putting things back in one at a time and powering up after each. First CPU, then one stick of RAM, if it stops at RAM try a different stick, then gfx card, then drives

AMG · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:10

well if the powersupply is working and hte mobo is geting power, have you connected the case buttons to the mobo? I know its a silly question lol

2nd one did you use the standoff to raise the mobo from the mobo tray?

StoutMeister · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:14

Thanks guys,

Both power supplies 24 & 8 pin are connected.

Case buttons are connected.

Standoff, Erm..don't remember that one.

Give me 5, I'll take some photos...BRB

Thanks again.

95thrifles · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:15

the stand offs are the little brass bits you screw into the case mobo tray and rest mobo on, we wont be able to see them from a pic so you'll have to check

matthewhotdude · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:20

Standoffs

AMG · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:36

I throught you won't be able to screw in the mobo without them anyway
lol

matthewhotdude · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:39

haha no someone on here not so long ago forgot to use them

icey_haj · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:42

matthewhotdude said:
haha no someone on here not so long ago forgot to use them

Wrecked his mobo, if I recall?

matthewhotdude · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:47

I thought it was just his PSU he blew

icey_haj · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:51

matthewhotdude said:
I thought it was just his PSU he blew

Was it? Can't remember tbh.

StoutMeister · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:55

Photos:

Hope they're not too big...

StoutMeister · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:58

Oh Yes !!

Will the Noctua heatsink/fan have to be rotated (is it possible to remove it from the chip and re-use with all the gunk coolant on it?) by 90º ?

Thanks once again.

95thrifles · 16 Apr 2009 at 14:00

Yeah you want to rotate 90 clockwise, and yes so long as youre careful not to get any dirt/dust into the paste it'll be fine. Did you use your stand offs?

matthewhotdude · 16 Apr 2009 at 14:01

So did you use the standoffs because the 4th pic makes it look like you didnt

95thrifles · 16 Apr 2009 at 14:02

matthewhotdude said:
So did you use the standoffs because the 4th pic makes it look like you didnt

you can tell that from there? interesting use of thumb screws on mobo though :confused:

StoutMeister · 16 Apr 2009 at 14:03

Didn't use the stand-offs

Will meths be able to clean off the paste or do I require a special cleaning compound ?

Stout.

StoutMeister · 16 Apr 2009 at 14:04

Will the mobo be screwed now due to my ingenuity ?

95thrifles · 16 Apr 2009 at 14:05

thats your problem then, the mobo will be shorting as its in contact with the case, take it all out and use the stand offs. also you might want different screwss, the thumb screws might be convenient but the traditional is to use the small screws in conjunction with the red washers
You prob wont need any spirits, just tissue will suffice if it hasnt hardened