Head about to explode, help needed

Archibald0 · 8 Dec 2006 at 22:02

right, iv got a e6600, gigabyte ds4, 2gb geil 6400, coolermaster 650w psu

The problem is when i set it all up and turn the power on, nothing happens.
i just get a weird smell, it isnt the psu, and im assuming it isnt the board as its now the 2nd board iv tried and its still the same, could it possibly be the processor? the bios light doesnt come on, none of the fans work either

I have connected the 20pin atx connector as well as the 4 pin that comes with it, i also plugged in the atx 12v connector next to the cpu. next to the 121v connector there is a small cover with another 4 pins, however i have nothing to plug in there

It is really stressing me out as this has been going on for more than a week and i cant get to the bottom of it.

id appreciate any help

Archibald0 · 8 Dec 2006 at 22:04

i also use the tuniq heatsink, it has a backplate on the bottom of the board, could the slight bending of the board when screwing the motherboard into place possibly cause this

Archibald0 · 9 Dec 2006 at 17:21

hmmm, it isnt the psu as iv tried it on my other pc, and i also tried my 2nd psu with same result. there is nothing in the manual about a switch on the motherboard.

iv tried the case cables both way rounds, though if it was faulty case connection, wouldnt a bios light go on when the psu is at least turned on

iv built pcs in the past and this is a first. its so frustrating as i cant get to the bottom of it

Archibald0 · 9 Dec 2006 at 23:31

no worries, i got it all sorted now

Archibald0 · 10 Dec 2006 at 16:43

i did something so stupid. in the rush to put my pc together i forgot to put the little gold screws into the motherboard tray.

instead i just mounted my board to the tray, thus making it not work
Lesson learned

Archibald0 · 10 Dec 2006 at 17:42

yeah i know