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ive been trying to get my newly assembled pc to work, currently only getting a black screen when i boot it :(

my ram isnt in the motherboard manual unfortunately, does that mean its definitely not compatible?
 
What is the model name/number of the RAM and motherboard?

Because there are so many different types of RAM, there are usually MANY sticks that work on motherboards that are not on the compatible list - mainly because the motherboard manufacturer does not have enough time to test all sticks. Usually, so long as you match the type, voltage and frequency you will be fine.
 
thanks for the reply

RAM: Patriot G Series 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Dual Channel [PGS34G1333ELK]
Motherboard: Asus M4A785TD-V Evo AMD 785G (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard [90-MIBAC0-G0EAY0KZ]
 
Yes, that RAM should be fine with an AM3 system. Looking at this, the 1600MHz version works fine in a very similar motherboard.

Therefore, I would suggest that your problem is elsewhere.

Would you be able to post up your spec and we can work from that?

First few things:

- Which RAM slots did you put the RAM in?
- Is the graphics card in the PCIe x16 slot closest to the CPU?
- Is the PSU connected to the motherboard in two separate places?
- Is the PSU connected to the graphics card using a 6 pin PCIe power plug?
- Is the plug from the monitor in the active graphics card?
- Did you build your motherboard on stand-offs or is it screwed directly to the side of the case?
 
thanks again for the reply

Motherboard: Asus M4A785TD-V Evo AMD 785G (Socket AM3) DDR3

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 955 Black Edition 3.20GHz (Socket AM3)

RAM: Patriot G Series 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-10666C9 1333MHz Dual Channel

HDD: Samsung SpinPoint F3 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM

Case: Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case - Black

GPU: ati 4850

PSU: corsair 400w atx

I've disconnected everything apart from the cpu, gpu and ram

Power switch, power to graphics card and both the 24 and 4 pin power connectors to the mobo are all connected to the psu

I've also reassembled it numerous times, causing much stress, I hope nothings faulty
 
cmndr_andi said:
Yes, that RAM should be fine with an AM3 system. Looking at this, the 1600MHz version works fine in a very similar motherboard.

Therefore, I would suggest that your problem is elsewhere.

Would you be able to post up your spec and we can work from that?

First few things:

- Which RAM slots did you put the RAM in? a1 b2
- Is the graphics card in the PCIe x16 slot closest to the CPU? wasnt originally, is now
- Is the PSU connected to the motherboard in two separate places? yes
- Is the PSU connected to the graphics card using a 6 pin PCIe power plug? yes
- Is the plug from the monitor in the active graphics card? no, brb...
- Did you build your motherboard on stand-offs or is it screwed directly to the side of the case?standoffs
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sorted it, i think!

i had a few problems, monitor cable was in mobo port instead of gfx card, the gfx card was only receiving half the power required, going to try format and get an Os installed, ill report back

thanks for the help, i really appreciate it :)
 
Great to hear :) Good luck with the rest of the install.

You may also want to check CPU-Z when you get it all up and running and check the RAM is running in dual channel mode. I think the recommended arrangement is A2, B2 (all black) but dual channel may well work in A1, B2.
 
slight problem, in trying to find out the problem with the set up, the heatsink for the cpu was removed and the preapplied thermal paste is a bit worn to say the least

im assuming this will need to be replaced?
 
cmndr_andi said:
Great to hear :) Good luck with the rest of the install.

You may also want to check CPU-Z when you get it all up and running and check the RAM is running in dual channel mode. I think the recommended arrangement is A2, B2 (all black) but dual channel may well work in A1, B2.
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my mistake, theyre in a2 b2 currently
 
I would certainly think about replacing it if it has been moved about a lot. Anyway, the stock AMD stuff isn't too great.

I suggest getting this and this. That is what I use and it works great - will last you for many computers.

my mistake, theyre in a2 b2 currently
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Nice one, no worries then.
 
funny you should link that thermal paste, coincidentally i have a syringe of that stuff lying about from fixing my xbox haha

thin layer with a razer blade right? its been a while since i last did it (obviously cleaning first with cotton wool bud)
 
I used to do it that way, but I find MX3 is a pain to spread. Instead, I find a rice grain sized blob in the centre (spread out by the heatsink) works great and leaves no air bubbles (which the spread method usually produces). It is also really easy to do well and takes hardly any time, so win-win.
 
cmndr_andi said:
I used to do it that way, but I find MX3 is a pain to spread. Instead, I find a rice grain sized blob in the centre (spread out by the heatsink) works great and leaves no air bubbles (which the spread method usually produces). It is also really easy to do well and takes hardly any time, so win-win.
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ok will do, getting late now but ill do this first thing after work tomorrow

thanks again for the help, youve relieved a lot of stress
 
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