tomanderson1991

I've built computers before with no problems however I recently upgraded my computer and due to Ecs I broke my mobo has any one got tips for building without using a anti static wristband

wrench97

Touch the metal frame of the case first and don't build on a carpet.
Static charge is usually not the cause of failed motherboards.

tomanderson1991

Well I assumed it was the motherboard frying, I'll briefly explain the problem I've come across recently. Basically on Wednesday I bought some new computer parts a new CPU and some new RAM I switched CPU and installed the new RAM, came to turn my computer on, and nothing on my monitor, not even the BIOS loading screens. So first I thought it was the RAM not inserted correctly, so I double checked that it was fine, then changed the CPU back to the old one, tried again still didn't work. So I popped the new one back in, long behold still didn't work, I then noticed the fan on my graphics card had stopped spinning, so I bought a new graphics card from a local store, it still didn't work. The only thing I could think of now, is the motherboard and somehow static charge had stopped the PCI-X ports from working, so i bought a new one which will arrive tomorrow, so hopefully from there I will be good to go, any inputs on what caused it ?

wrench97

What specs do have CPU, MB, Video Card, Power Supply brands and models?
Also which CPU were you trying to install?

tomanderson1991

Current MB: ASUS M2N SLI Deluxe
RAM: 6GB 667/5300
OLD CPU: 2.1GHz AMD Athlon 64 x2
New CPU: 2.6Ghz AMD Athlon 64 x2 (Socket AM2+)
Video Card: XFX nVidia 8400GT
PSU: Just the default one that came with the case, its a 500W

grimx133

Is this psu one that you were already using, so you know it works?
Try clearing the cmos, and use only one stick of ram. In the slot closest to the cpu.

tomanderson1991

I have tried several things, I'll make a list of things I have tried:
1.) Using only one stick of RAM in the slot nearest to the CPU
2.) Taking everything out, cleaning the case, all the parts etc putting them back in.
3.) Clearing the CMOS
4.) Changing the Video Card.

and nothing seems to work, still nothing on the screen

grimx133

Can you test the power supply in another computer, or borrow one from a friend to test?

If you have a diagnostic case speaker and try booting with no ram you should get continuous beeps for an error. Not getting that points to a bad motherboard, but it sounds like you are getting no power at all to the board. Not signs of fan life or lit led's or anything?

tomanderson1991

The MB light turns on, the CPU fan spins, my case fan spins, the hard drive spins and I can hear it loading the information. The only thing that doesn't work is the graphics card

Tyree

Did you try booting with the old RAM?

tomanderson1991

Yeah, I have tried booting with the old RAM, then trying each RAM slot, and each piece of RAM, and still a no go

tomanderson1991

So after all my attempts of fixing it, I finally came to the conclusion it was the Motherboard, so I ordered a new one, which should arrive tomorrow

wrench97

Have you tried the second PCIe slot for the video card?

tomanderson1991

Yes I tried that still doesn't work

wrench97

I would check the 12v and 5v with a volt meter while booting just to make sure they're not dropping if ok then go for the MB.

tomanderson1991

To update everyone who has been helping, I bought a new MB and everything is working perfect now.

simpswr

Well done!!!

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wrench97

Good to hear you have it up and running.