New Gaming Rig Advice..

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 12:23

Ideally we would remove the risers - but they're not attached to the case so on theory shouldn't cause a shorting problem.

Unfortunately, you need to remove the finicky case cables - and usb headers etc..

Leave PSU attached, or attach it again.

BeadyRoller · 3 May 2017 at 12:27

Plec said:
Ideally we would remove the risers - but they're not attached to the case so on theory shouldn't cause a shorting problem.

Unfortunately, you need to remove the finicky case cables - and usb headers etc..

Leave PSU attached, or attach it again.

So what are all the cables that need to be attached?

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 12:33

24 pin (large one) and the 4 pin (marked atx 12v) - the 4 pin attaches just above the CPU to the left.

Did you disconnect the CPU heatsink cables? If you did re-attach.

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 12:35

For clarification: Motherboard is sat on cardboard or wooden top?

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 12:40

(we will be touching pins with a single screwdriver again 0_o)

BeadyRoller · 3 May 2017 at 12:46

Plec said:
24 pin (large one) and the 4 pin (marked atx 12v) - the 4 pin attaches just above the CPU to the left.

Did you disconnect the CPU heatsink cables? If you did re-attach.

I dont see a 4 pin? See a 6 pin? (See my motherboard photo)

The CPU cooler is still attached.

Board is sat on my old 7970 box as don't have the motherboard box anymore.

BeadyRoller · 3 May 2017 at 12:46

Plec said:
(we will be touching pins with a single screwdriver again 0_o)

Oh yippee...

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 12:49

yep, use 6 pin - manual i'm looking at is out of date/or wrong revision

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 12:50

Yours is a 1.2 revision.

BeadyRoller · 3 May 2017 at 12:55

Plec said:
Yours is a 1.2 revision.

Hmmm... When I updated the BIOS I did the rev 1.0 as thought that's what it was.. oh dear.

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 13:00

BeadyRoller said:
Hmmm... When I updated the BIOS I did the rev 1.0 as thought that's what it was.. oh dear.

?

what does it say on your board - look at the edges.

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 13:01

The updates are different too 0_o

Sometimes there is crossover...

BeadyRoller · 3 May 2017 at 13:02

Plec said:
?

what does it say on your board - look at the edges.

Rev 1.1

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 13:03

Checking difference between Rev 1.0 and 1.1 - brb...

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 13:04

PHEW - they're the same - thankfully not 1.2

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 13:05

...on we go...

BeadyRoller · 3 May 2017 at 13:21

Right, my dad has just helped me with the plyers and we've managed to get the screws our the standoffs so we are good to go

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 13:25

Thanks Dad!

Right where are you with regards to cables connected?

BeadyRoller · 3 May 2017 at 13:29

I have the big power connector in, the ATX cable in, the CPU fan in and that's it.

Plec · 3 May 2017 at 13:33

connect the monitor via onboard gfx.