Problem with first build

Lukewhitworth · 1 May 2012 at 16:04

Ok problem with my first build, just put my 3570k into pc, and on my MOBO it shows the red DRAM light and wont post. It repeatedly turns itself on and off again every couple of seconds, however if I remove my RAM sticks it will stay on longer but still not post. I have tried swapping the sticks over, and just with one stick of RAM. Is there anything that I should be doing? Everything seems to have been put in properly. All parts from OCUK and nothing 2nd hand, only thing I am reusing is the optical drive, which was working last time I checked.

So is the RAM or something else?

Does the DRAM light flash if it is another problem other than RAM?

Specs:

i5 3570k
Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard
( https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-483-AS )

Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 600W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply

Corsair Vengeance Blue 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit

Lukewhitworth · 1 May 2012 at 16:16

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £175.99
1 x Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £89.98
1 x AeroCool Sixth Element Full Tower Case - White £69.98
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 16MB Cache - OEM (ST500DM002) £61.99
1 x Cooler Master Silent Pro Modular 600W '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply £54.98
1 x Corsair Vengeance Blue 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B) £43.99
1 x Corsair A50 High-Performance CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/AM3/LGA775/LGA1155/LGA1156/LGA1366) £26.99
1 x NZXT CB-LED10-BU 12x Blue LED Sleeve - 1m £9.98
1 x OcUK Value Blue LED 120mm Fan £2.99
Total : £550.98 (includes shipping : £11.75).

That is everything in the build apart from an optical drive i am using from old pc. I have tried with just1 stick of ram.

Lukewhitworth · 1 May 2012 at 16:28

I tried that too before, taking everything out of the case and then going to put it together and see if I can get it sorted :/ cheers.

Lukewhitworth · 1 May 2012 at 17:10

Still will not work!!!! Set the bugger up outside the case and just cuts out every 2 seconds still.

Is anyone able to confirm the ram I have is supported by the MOBO? The MOBO is ivybridge ready so that shouldn't be a problem either?

Does this light only go on if its a ram problem too? Or faulty mobo?

Lukewhitworth · 1 May 2012 at 17:27

Brand new mobo, never been on. I can't update BIOS without it posting though surely?

Lukewhitworth · 1 May 2012 at 17:29

But if the pc will not turn on how can I update it :s

Lukewhitworth · 1 May 2012 at 17:39

*facepalm* Trouble is, the mobo was bought over 28 days ago, I just didn't open it because I waited for ivy. They really shouldn't have '22nm ready' on the box if it doesn't support ivy out the box???

Lukewhitworth · 1 May 2012 at 17:48

I have a solution, if you like. I could take my 2500k out and come to you, that way you can upload the lastest bios.

That is really kind of you, but I think that would surely be too much hassle. I think I am going to have to buy a £26 celeron processor and update and use a spare lol!

Lukewhitworth · 1 May 2012 at 17:58

Idleman said:
Fiver for petrol and i`ll come tomorrow night, saves you £20 and waiting for delivery. No hassle for me, choice is yours.

Just got a reply from my facebook HELP ME status and a colleague from work is coming round to let me use his i3. Thanks again, I shall be sure to post if it doesn't work!!!