Computer won't boot.

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Gawd
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I recently opened up my comp to organize some wires to try and lower temps in the case. Unfortunately, when I went to go boot my computer back up, I didn't get so much as a beep from it. I checked all my connections, my RAM, I've disconnected everything non-essential, tried a new power cord, I shorted the PSU to run without the mobo (everything worked), the light on the motherboard does come on when I turn on the power, I've completely rewired the entire thing, I plugged the 20-pin and 4 pin or whatever into another computer and it started that one up for about 3 seconds then shut off (repeatable). Before that, whilst checking connections I pushed down on the 4 pin auxiliary power or whatever and it slid down further. The computer did boot up, but kept restarting every few seconds as if it was a loose connection. When I went to go in and try fiddling around, it went back to nothing what-so-ever. I'm not positive if it's my PSU, or my motherboard.

Mobo: Abit KD7
Chip: Athlon 2500+ "Barton"
PSU: Antec 430W Truepower if I remember correctly
RAM: 2 x 512 Corsair
Video: eVGA GeForce 6600GT
Also running 2 IDE HDDs (Western Digital)
2 Thermaltake SmartFans rigged up to a Vantec fan controller
3 Other standard thermaltake fans (nothing special).
Volcano 12 Heatsink.
2 Blue cathode lights.

Any help would be most appreciated.
 
I'm about to try clearing CMOS, and yes, the fan has been plugged back in. I've also tried shorting the pins for the power button to see if that was the problem. It wasn't.
 
Thanks for the suggestion. Go figure. It's usually the most simple fixes. I think I've personally received the most computer related injuries from this escapade yet.
 
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