New build, having some problems

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Ovreel

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Hey guys, I'm building a new PC for my parents for christmas, and I'm having some issues with a couple of the components.

Specs are:
Antec 300 Case
Antec Earthwatts 500w PSU
EVGA Geforce 8800GT
4gb G.Skill DDR2 1000 RAM (2 sticks 2gb)
Lite-on DVD drive
Samsung SASP2004C 200g HD (oem)
Acer 22" monitor
Gigabyte EP43-DS3L Mobo

So I've got everything put in, I get the power started, the cpu fan, video card fan, and case fans all run (so I assume the CPU is running as well), however the DVD drive does not seem to be receiving power, and it will not open. I've set the jumper to all 3 possible settings with the same result, used a different IDE cable, used an old (working) drive also with the same result. I've also checked the PSU cables which work with everything else I've tried them with, so I can't say it's the PSU.

Next, is that the monitor is not reading from the video card. The card is seated properly, fan is running, cables connected properly, but the monitor reads "no signal" and goes to sleep.

All I can think of is that the mobo is bad, what do you guys think?
 
Remove the Hard Drive, DVD Drive and use one piece of memory. Try booting it again.
 
Ok, I did. Everything boots the same as before. Monitor still says no signal though

What next?
 
you have a video card and another piece of memory, u can use too say if the board isn't working for sure. Cause If the video card and memory you know are working and still doesn't come on. Then it would have to be the motherboard.
 
I actually just tested out the DVD drive with my working computer, just plugged it into the power supply without plugging in any IDE cable, and it opened just fine.

So now I'm thinking the PSU is defective as opposed to the MOBO, or maybe both?

Also, a 500w antec earthwatts PSU should be enough to power this computer, right?
 
Figured, just wanted to double check. I went to circuit city and best buy to ask what their techs thought as well. They all agreed saying it's either the mobo or PSU, so I'm just gonna send both back to newegg.
 
what is the cable length on that earthwatt btw? I have Antec 300 case for my next build but I am still looking for good long cable powersupply for it on the cheap.
 
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