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So close yet so far

Was the cpu cooler plugged into the right header on the motherboard?
There was a time that motherboards refused to boot without a cooler plugged into the cpu header
 
I think that it was connected to the correct header, I've got the motherboard back and it still isn't working. OCUK think that it is down to the PSU so most likely going to have to send that back and get a new one and have a crack with that.
 
I would have thought it would have been better to have sent all the components back. Cpu, mobo and psu all together. That way Overclockers could have checked them all at the same time instead of back and forth.
Just want your rig up as soon as mate.
 
Sigh, very frustrating! I feel for you, been a bit of a ball ache this build hasn't it lol

Hoping it's not delayed too long and OcUK can help get you up and running!
 
VortexA1 said:
I would have thought it would have been better to have sent all the components back. Cpu, mobo and psu all together. That way Overclockers could have checked them all at the same time instead of back and forth.
Just want your rig up as soon as mate.
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That would have been the common sense approach.
 
I just built my computer for the first time a few weeks ago. I had the same problem with nothing booting up and no lights at all on the motherboard. Turned out it was the cpu.
 
Deffy said:
I just built my computer for the first time a few weeks ago. I had the same problem with nothing booting up and no lights at all on the motherboard. Turned out it was the cpu.
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I was thinking that . :( Let's hope its the PSU and the OP is all sorted eh. :)
 
I think we have all been there, so sorry to hear this is your first build :-(( Unfortunately as you are finding it can be really tricky to track down a problem like this and it's really frustrating. Let's hope it is that PSU. I would take that expensive graphics card out though to check first that you have fixed the fault. The board will power up without it and as long as you get signs of life you can power down and plug it in later.
 
So they've sent me a new PSU which has turned up today but unfortunately I'm at work until 7pm so probably won't get back until 8, so won't know if we're good to go until then.
I'll keep you posted :)
 
Lyndonovich said:
So they've sent me a new PSU which has turned up today but unfortunately I'm at work until 7pm so probably won't get back until 8, so won't know if we're good to go until then.
I'll keep you posted :)
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OMG you're keeping us in suspense! :-/

Watching with anticipation and hoping it's finally sorted for you.
 
Same.. got my fingers crossed for you mate :p

Feel bad you've had a frustrating first time build experience lol, sucks out the fun!
 
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