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noobman

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Gargh!

So I've assembled my PC with everything that it needs, and I encounter the following problem:

With the 24pin ATX connector and the extra 6pin ATX connector plugged in, the PC constantly powers on and off.

With just the 24pin ATX power, the machine turns on but I get no beep codes and no display.

Specs:
2x2gb DDR2-1066RAM
Intel E8400
Gigabyte P45-DS3R
ATi Radeon 4870 1gb
 
Antec EarthWatts 650W

Also have an Antec 300 case.

I have a 500W power supply that I could also use,but that would involve gutting my old PC.

I afraid that the mobo might be damanged, because I did use quite a bit of force while installing the clunky HSF (fortunately I heard no cracking, and there are no visible signs of damage)
 
My condolences to your old PC, but I suggest that you try to power your new system with the old power supply.
 
tiraides said:
My condolences to your old PC, but I suggest that you try to power your new system with the old power supply.
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Bah, so I"m in the old one now...and as it turns out, that won't work.

It's ATX v1, so it only has a 20pin connector.
 
lowteckh said:
6 pin ATX connector? The CPU cable should be either 4 or 8 pin.
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You're right... its an 8 pin.
I'm going to try removing the CPU and re-inserting it... despite how much I hate this new socket 775 HSF thing.
 
I replaced the thing and powered it on outside of the case.... and it worked. WIll stress test and post results.

Methinks it was just a thermal paste issue after all.... gosh I hate that stuff.
 
noobman said:
I replaced the thing and powered it on outside of the case.... and it worked. WIll stress test and post results.

Methinks it was just a thermal paste issue after all.... gosh I hate that stuff.
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"The Thing?" Anyway, glad you're up and running now
 
The Thing was a great movie.

I'm guessing he replaced the HSF? Just be sure to not use too much thermal paste. That's always been the hardest part for me, placing the HSF.
 
Nah, if reseating the CPU fixed it, it was just initial contact with the board and LGA weren't good... nothing to do with the thermal paste unless the system powered on and shutoff within a few seconds (but even then, thats more likely due to a HSF mounting issue than thermal paste).
 
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