my newly built PC doesn't work

hoolaboris · 11-22-2008, 01:30 PM

Hey guys, I finished building my PC today and all the fans and lights work, so I assume everything recieves power properly. However when I boot my PC, my monitor doesn't get any signal. I double checked all the connections, and the only weird thing I noticed is a red light from my GPU (sapphire 4870).

what could be causing this problem?

hoolaboris · 11-22-2008, 01:37 PM

ok I just found out the red light on the GPU doesn't mean anything's wrong. my cpu cooler is a bit loose, could it cause a problem?

**wrench97** · 11-22-2008, 02:23 PM

It could be sounds like maybe an Intel build?????
Check the heat sink is tight to the motherboard on all 4 legs
What are you building post the Brands and Models of the MB,CPU PSU and Video Card if you're not using integrated.

hoolaboris · 11-22-2008, 03:19 PM

I'm using an intel e8400 with stock cooler

rest of the specs:
sapphire 4870 gfx card
4gb ram ddr2
antec 900
xilence 700w
P5Q Pro

My CPU doesn't make this "beep" sound when i turn the power on. is it normal?

**wrench97** · 11-22-2008, 03:37 PM

Is the cpu cooler on tight?
Both 6 pin power feeds to the video card?
24 pin and 4/8pin cpu power to the motherboard?
Do you have any other PCIe video card to try?

hoolaboris · 11-22-2008, 03:55 PM

yep all the connectors are well connected, i did connect both 6pin cables to the graphics card. I don't have any other cards I can test it with, my other computer has an integrated card.

the cooler isn't put in very tight, it's a bit loose. i tried to connect it better but i couldn't do it. if my cpu doesnt make any sound at all when i start up my pc (talking about the processor itself, not cooler), does it mean it doesn't work?

Tumbleweed36 · 11-22-2008, 04:37 PM

If the cooler is not on very tight, you need to take care of that issue and then test it before we get too far. The symptoms suggest it might be that issue.

hoolaboris · 11-22-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

If the cooler is not on very tight, you need to take care of that issue and then test it before we get too far. The symptoms suggest it might be that issue.

I don't know what I can do about it. I tried all kinds of ways and I can't get more than 3 sides to be tight at the same time. there's always one that's gonna be loose

**wrench97** · 11-22-2008, 04:51 PM

That is one too many they are hard to get on I usually do them before putting the motherboard in the case if your having difficulty I suggest you remove the motherboard so you can see the back side and make sure all 4 are locked in then while you have the board out follow these instructions > How to Bench Test Your System

hoolaboris · 11-22-2008, 06:02 PM

hmm i spent hours doing all the screws and connecting the cables, I really don't feel like removing the motherboard and putting everything back together :(

thanks for the info i guess ill have to do it.

**Net Jockey** · 11-22-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoolaboris

I'm using an intel e8400 with stock cooler
P5Q Pro

I recently built....an almost identical rig...exact same Main board...exact same CPU with stock cooler.

And the cooler is very tight...Not all that easy to install.

Tumbleweed36 · 11-22-2008, 06:21 PM

I have always had difficulty getting those darn snap in clamps in. In fact, my personal computer has that cpu with those snaps and this was one of the worst I had done. Not too long ago, I saw this alternate instructions on the forum by Manic, a member of our hardware team. I HAVE NOT tried this one, but might be worth a try:

Quote:

Originally Posted by manic

Make sure the locking device is turned all the way clockwise before
installing, not counterclockwise like the instructions say. Push them
in until you hear the snap in. After all are in make sure to check them
again by turning them clockwise.

Warning - be careful, don't push hard enough to break something, so try at your own risk.

hoolaboris · 11-22-2008, 07:12 PM

Damn ... I just made sure it was tight and it still didn't work. What am I supposed to see on the screen when I boot my PC for the first time? Cause if it's only meant to show ssomething when i insert the windows vista disc, it's possible that my pc works but there's a problem with the dvd reader.

Tumbleweed36 · 11-22-2008, 08:17 PM

I am a little concerned about your power supply's ability to pull the video card. When I researched a couple of reviews, here is one that was troubling:

Quote:

Originally Posted by review

Conclusion
Unfortunately this PSU falls down in the testing section of our review. Although it did manage to run all tests without crashing, its 12v was just far too loose and unstable to give this a top score

My concern is that if any video card needs stability on the +12 rail, the ATI 4870 card does. This card is so power hungry and then without stability, that is another red flag to me. I will do some other looking, but that is my main concern at this time.

hoolaboris · 11-22-2008, 08:22 PM

thanks a lot for taking your time to research it. I will look into the issue of the PSU.

**Net Jockey** · 11-22-2008, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoolaboris

What am I supposed to see on the screen when I boot my PC for the first time?

You will see a screen that says P5Q PRO.

11-22-2008, 01:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
hoolaboris Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista	my newly built PC doesn't work Hey guys, I finished building my PC today and all the fans and lights work, so I assume everything recieves power properly. However when I boot my PC, my monitor doesn't get any signal. I double checked all the connections, and the only weird thing I noticed is a red light from my GPU (sapphire 4870). what could be causing this problem?

11-22-2008, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
hoolaboris Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista	Re: my newly built PC doesn't work ok I just found out the red light on the GPU doesn't mean anything's wrong. my cpu cooler is a bit loose, could it cause a problem?

11-22-2008, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,432 OS: Win7	Re: my newly built PC doesn't work It could be sounds like maybe an Intel build????? Check the heat sink is tight to the motherboard on all 4 legs What are you building post the Brands and Models of the MB,CPU PSU and Video Card if you're not using integrated. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

11-22-2008, 03:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
hoolaboris Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista	Re: my newly built PC doesn't work I'm using an intel e8400 with stock cooler rest of the specs: sapphire 4870 gfx card 4gb ram ddr2 antec 900 xilence 700w P5Q Pro My CPU doesn't make this "beep" sound when i turn the power on. is it normal?

11-22-2008, 03:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,432 OS: Win7	Re: my newly built PC doesn't work Is the cpu cooler on tight? Both 6 pin power feeds to the video card? 24 pin and 4/8pin cpu power to the motherboard? Do you have any other PCIe video card to try? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

11-22-2008, 03:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
hoolaboris Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista	Re: my newly built PC doesn't work yep all the connectors are well connected, i did connect both 6pin cables to the graphics card. I don't have any other cards I can test it with, my other computer has an integrated card. the cooler isn't put in very tight, it's a bit loose. i tried to connect it better but i couldn't do it. if my cpu doesnt make any sound at all when i start up my pc (talking about the processor itself, not cooler), does it mean it doesn't work?

11-22-2008, 04:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,636 OS: XP Professional	Re: my newly built PC doesn't work If the cooler is not on very tight, you need to take care of that issue and then test it before we get too far. The symptoms suggest it might be that issue. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

11-22-2008, 04:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,432 OS: Win7	Re: my newly built PC doesn't work That is one too many they are hard to get on I usually do them before putting the motherboard in the case if your having difficulty I suggest you remove the motherboard so you can see the back side and make sure all 4 are locked in then while you have the board out follow these instructions > How to Bench Test Your System __________________ Power Supply and Selection

11-22-2008, 06:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
hoolaboris Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista	Re: my newly built PC doesn't work hmm i spent hours doing all the screws and connecting the cables, I really don't feel like removing the motherboard and putting everything back together :( thanks for the info i guess ill have to do it.

11-22-2008, 07:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
hoolaboris Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista	Re: my newly built PC doesn't work Damn ... I just made sure it was tight and it still didn't work. What am I supposed to see on the screen when I boot my PC for the first time? Cause if it's only meant to show ssomething when i insert the windows vista disc, it's possible that my pc works but there's a problem with the dvd reader.

11-22-2008, 08:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
hoolaboris Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8 OS: windows vista	Re: my newly built PC doesn't work thanks a lot for taking your time to research it. I will look into the issue of the PSU.