Computer boots but doesn't post....sometimes

[KamelRed]

Been having an on going issue with my sig rig for a month now and I really haven't got a clue what could be the problem.

I'll fire up my computer and 9 times out of 10 it won't post for at least 10 seconds and sometimes it takes up 5+ minutes. All the fans/lights are on, CDROM drives seeks, etc. but I get nothing showing up on my screen. I know its not my monitor because when I do wait that 5 minutes the first thing I see is the post screen and not my Windows desktop.

At first it would only take a reboot or two and waiting for a couple seconds for it to actually boot completely but now its taking over an hour of constantly powering the machine on and off every couple of minutes. I've cleared CMOS, tried stock settings, tried different OC settings, no dice still doesn't boot up in a timely fashion.

I'm starting to get a little worried that one day I'm not going to be able to get the thing to boot at all since it seems to be getting worse over time. Anyone have any insight into what maybe causing the problem and why?

 

[Mav451]

First thing I'd try is going back to stock settings. Secondly, are you getting 6GB via 3 x 2GB configuration? That's calling for at least one or two bumps for NBv (even with those loose timings). Thirdly...I'm not to familiar with Raidmax PSUs...

 

[-(Xyphox)-]

I would default everything, test the voltage on the PSU. My guess is you have a bad rail somewhere and the PSU is failing. Also try with just 4Gb of ram,

 

[KamelRed]

First thing I'd try is going back to stock settings. Secondly, are you getting 6GB via 3 x 2GB configuration? That's calling for at least one or two bumps for NBv (even with those loose timings). Thirdly...I'm not to familiar with Raidmax PSUs...

Its actually 2x2gb and 2x1gb, and I had bumped the north bridge voltage up to compensate for having all four slots populated. I had already tried stock settings but not with only one RAM stick inserted.

I would default everything, test the voltage on the PSU. My guess is you have a bad rail somewhere and the PSU is failing. Also try with just 4Gb of ram,

That makes sense that the PSU would be failing as its probably the cheapest component in my PC (had a budget when I built it and never bought a higher quality one later on). At the moment I'll be reading up on recommended PSUs as I plan on upgrading to a more powerful video card around tax time.


Thanks for the replies guys.

 

[xxshawnxx]

OP- Does this usually happen on a cold start or a warm reboot, or both? I'm asking because I had the same issue on cold starts only and found out the culprit was a bad stick of (guess which brand)- CRUCIAL ram I have the P35 chipset as well and Crucial ram doesn't always get along with it.

I would try running your system with only 1 stick of the 2gb ram and see if it POST's successfully over and over. Then, add in another stick and see if it POST's. Rinse and repeat.