OK guys. I appreciate all of the help but I found the problem. I ended buying and returning almost 2 of every part (sorry Fry's staff).
Apparently, my old psu was atx 12v v2.2, whereas the most current is 2.3. Double apparently, some v2.2 PSUs can have a problem with newer CPUs where the...
Unfortunately I don't have a multimeter.
Old comp, that the FSP PSU is currently powering with no problems:
abit fatality an9 32x
athlon x2 3700
ati 4850
2x2gb kingston value ram
3x 120gb wd hdd
I haven't tried running it with the cmos battery out, but I will.
I've been using a screwdriver to start it.
I took it out, reseated it in both mobos, I think it's ok.
Double checked...I've made this mistake before but I think I'm good here.
Tried that...tried it with even less, strictly mobo, cpu, and onboard video.
It does not boot at all. No fans...
Hey guys! I've been browsing hardocp for years now and I've never once posted in these here forums. But now I've got a problem I can't fix and I need your knowledge.
Here is the problem. When I assemble this entire comp, in a case, outside the case, on a cardboard box, etc, absolutely nothing...