Why doesn't my tower boot?

Wriga · 24 Apr 2014 at 20:28

Graphics Card - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-115-GI&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=1750
CPU - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-361-AM
Mobo - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-559-AS
RAM - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-172-GL
Hard drive - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-396-WD
PSU - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-071-AK

I have all these parts and yet when I go to boot it it starts then stops after a few seconds, is it overheating? I'm aware I don't have a heatsink but does it matter that much? Would be greatful for any help could get, thanks.

Wriga · 24 Apr 2014 at 20:46

well ****, I believe the cpu is still okay, but looking at that support page does seem to suggest it's not supported, I'll send back the mobo then and pay the difference of an upgrade hopefully :s

Wriga · 24 Apr 2014 at 20:50

they are however am3+ sockets so???

Wriga · 24 Apr 2014 at 20:54

also recommended heatsinks? there isn't a great deal of space so nothing too big :s

Wriga · 24 Apr 2014 at 21:01

I am somewhat new to building pc's, if you couldn't tell, I'm genuinely worried it has burned out but I'm really hoping it hasn't, if you have any help in terms of heatsinks then that'd be great

Wriga · 24 Apr 2014 at 21:02

case is the bitfenix shinobi

Wriga · 24 Apr 2014 at 21:08

I'm considering returning the cpu and downgrading to the 8350 4GHz

Wriga · 24 Apr 2014 at 21:19

lee32uk said:
Why not get an Intel ? An i5 4670K and Z87 board would be my choice if you are just gaming.

how do the two compare? or are they basically the same?

Wriga · 24 Apr 2014 at 21:53

Cheers for the info guys, good to know what the problem is

now to leave it till tomorrow