What's wrong? New build won't start

CliffyBiro · 6 May 2008 at 14:19

OK, finally got round to installing the CPU today and went to start the new rig for the first time.

I have the green light on the mobo to indicate power but nothing happens when I press the power button on the front of the case.

I have tested the PSU by connecting the green wire to a black wire and powering a molex fan so the PSU has not gone.

The mobo is brand new and if the green power led is glowing, surely the mobo is fine?

I need help guys. It's my first build and I've pumped the cash into it.

Ethics · 6 May 2008 at 14:30

Nothing at all happens? no beeps, no fans spinning up?

Have the headers for the power button on the case been connected to the mobo properly?

CliffyBiro · 6 May 2008 at 14:31

Nope, nope, nope and yes, I'm pretty sure they are.

Yoggumz · 6 May 2008 at 14:32

Sounds like the power jumpers are not connected properly.

double and triple check them, try reseating them,

make sure that everything is connected properly.

Try taking everything out expect PSU, CPU, Memory and GFX.

CliffyBiro · 6 May 2008 at 14:35

Where are the power jumpers on the P5K SE?

Yoggumz · 6 May 2008 at 14:36

what i meant was... the power button doesnt sound like its connected properly

bubblebobble · 6 May 2008 at 14:36

Personally I would check all your connections to the mobo. i would also check that memory and also assicated devices are connected properly and are secure. let us know what mobo etc you have.

bubblebobble · 6 May 2008 at 14:37

too late........

CliffyBiro · 6 May 2008 at 14:54

It seems to be a faulty button. You're right.

I tried the front panel of an old case and it's working.

Where could I get a replacement button?

Snakedoctor · 6 May 2008 at 14:55

Have you plugged in the 2nd PSU (12v) connector to the Mobo? The square one?

Ethics · 6 May 2008 at 15:04

skippi90 said:
It seems to be a faulty button. You're right.

I tried the front panel of an old case and it's working.

Where could I get a replacement button?

Is the case new? must come under warranty if it is, get a new one.

If your comfortable enough you could check the connections of the button and bodge it?

i doubt anywhere sells the button itself

CliffyBiro · 6 May 2008 at 15:07

Ethics said:
Is the case new? must come under warranty if it is, get a new one.

If your comfortable enough you could check the connections of the button and bodge it?

i doubt anywhere sells the button itself

It's new, yeah, but bought from a certain auction site.

Have emailed NZXT customer service and requested either a replacement button or a replacement front panel.

Chances they will send either are slim.

At least I know now it isn't a major issue.

caithomas44 · 6 May 2008 at 15:11

just send it back

CliffyBiro · 6 May 2008 at 15:15

caithomas44 said:
just send it back

Seems like a lot of bother though just for a faulty button

caithomas44 · 6 May 2008 at 15:16

skippi90 said:
Seems like a lot of bother though just for a faulty button

Nah, if you buy something and it doesnt work in anyway then you aren't getting what you paid for

fair enough if it was second hand, but if its new... well then you expect it to be working and fresh out of the factory

CliffyBiro · 6 May 2008 at 15:23

caithomas44 said:
Nah, if you buy something and it doesnt work in anyway then you aren't getting what you paid for

fair enough if it was second hand, but if its new... well then you expect it to be working and fresh out of the factory

Suppose so. I'll wait till NZXT get back to me before I decide what I'll do.

Cheers for the help people.

Glaucus · 6 May 2008 at 15:24

The button from you old case will probbay fit. The button itself usually very similar if not the same. It's just the plastic housing around it that is diffrent.

In the mean time connect the reset button up to the power on pins. Use that for the mean time.

CliffyBiro · 6 May 2008 at 15:28

AcidHell2 said:
The button from you old case will probbay fit. The button itself usually very similar if not the same. It's just the plastic housing around it that is diffrent.

In the mean time connect the reset button up to the power on pins. Use that for the mean time.

Hmmm. Makes sense.

Will the reset button work OK as a power button?

EDIT: Yes, yes it does.

Thanks man.