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computer won't power up

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I have a computer that won't power up. When I push the power button, the CPU and case fans spin briefly then stop. The motherboard does not beep at all but there's a green light on it that indicates there's power going into it. I can't figure out what it could be. I replaced the RAM and still had the same problem. I ruled out the RAM. I also replaced the power supply and I still couldn't get it to work. So, it's not the power supply either. The video card and hard drive are fine too. The only two things I have not tested are the motherboard and the CPU. Could it be that the motherboard is fried? Or do I have a bad CPU? Anybody experienced a similar problem? Thanks.

mobo: asus p5n32 sli se duluxe
ram: 2 GB kingston pc2-6400
psu: Antec true power 480W
video card: ATI Radeon 1800xt
 
My bet is on the motherboard. That chipset was always a tad finicky. But to rule it out, try your CPU in another system if you can.

If it is the motherboard, I say it's time for a completely new build man.
 
I tested everything and motherboard seems to be the problem. The CPU is fine. Any suggestions on a new mobo socket 775?
 
At this point, I wouldn't invest too much money into that outdated platform. So I recommend this mobo as the most you should pay for any socket 775 mobo:
$47 - Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L LGA 775 Intel G41 mATX Motherboard

What CPU do you have now BTW?
 
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