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Hey,
So I put my PC together (minus the RAM and V-card, in shipping) and I tried turning it on to test the fans.
The computer boots up and runs for all of three seconds before shutting off. It then proceeds to continually power itself on and off.
Is this a shortcircut, a CPU issue, or just the result of there being no RAM and vcard?
It's amazing how much 7 years of inactivity can do to your PC building ability.
edit: The problem appeared to be poorly applied thermal paste. After re-installing the HSF, it stays powered on with no beeps.
So I put my PC together (minus the RAM and V-card, in shipping) and I tried turning it on to test the fans.
The computer boots up and runs for all of three seconds before shutting off. It then proceeds to continually power itself on and off.
Is this a shortcircut, a CPU issue, or just the result of there being no RAM and vcard?
It's amazing how much 7 years of inactivity can do to your PC building ability.
edit: The problem appeared to be poorly applied thermal paste. After re-installing the HSF, it stays powered on with no beeps.