[SOLVED] I made a mistake... Somewhere

RocketTube · 07-14-2009, 11:54 PM

So, I've just put together a computer, this isn't my first time, but it's my first time using both a SATA HDD, and a SATA DVD-RW, so it was slightly different for me.

Here's the specs:

Phenom II x2 550
GIGABYTE GA-MA78GPM-UD2H
Antec Earthwatts 500
Geforce 8800GT, and 2 gigs of PC6400 RAM
Antec Sonata III case

It won't boot, I press the power button, and there's a flicker in the room, as if it's going to turn on, but it doesn't. I know it could be a million things, I can post pictures tomorrow if that'll help.

I just hope I don't have anything defective... The RAM and the 8800GT were used in my old PC, but the other things are brand new...

So, pictures tomorrow, think you guys can help me out?

chowder_pants · 07-15-2009, 07:24 AM

so you have another power supply from your old computer you can try? Did you bench test the system as listed in the sticky on the main page of the building forum?

**simpswr** · 07-15-2009, 07:40 AM

Click in the link to Bench Test in my signature and follows those troubleshooting steps

Tumbleweed36 · 07-15-2009, 08:44 AM

I too, recommend the bench test to try and get this rig going. However, there is another issue that concerns me, and that is the 500 watt Antec earthwatts power supply. This is not a real strong power supply (had one) and it might have difficulty with an 8800gt video card. That could be an issue here, so if possible, test with a stronger power supply if you don't get it sorted with the bench test.

**Tyree** · 07-15-2009, 09:04 AM

**there's a flicker in the room** concerns me. Are you certain your electical outlet is good?

Tumbleweed36 · 07-15-2009, 09:22 AM

Good catch Tyree. Somehow I missed that statement and that should be of a major concern, if not for the electric coming in via the outlet, but maybe a short in the power supply.

**Tyree** · 07-15-2009, 09:39 AM

I was certainly not not ruling out the Antec PSU. I've had a few Antec's come back to bite me.

RocketTube · 07-22-2009, 11:34 AM

Sorry I didn't reply on time. I fixed it, it was a faulty power outlet, luckily.

RocketTube · 07-22-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed36

I too, recommend the bench test to try and get this rig going. However, there is another issue that concerns me, and that is the 500 watt Antec earthwatts power supply. This is not a real strong power supply (had one) and it might have difficulty with an 8800gt video card. That could be an issue here, so if possible, test with a stronger power supply if you don't get it sorted with the bench test.

Just in response to this, I had the 8800GT working flawlessly on an Antec Smartpower 2.0 450 Watts for over a year, and the Earthwatts is a much more reliable and solid series, so I knew it wasn't one of these matters.

Tumbleweed36 · 07-22-2009, 11:41 AM

Great to hear you have it solved. Enjoy the rig and have a great rest of the week.

07-14-2009, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
RocketTube Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Windows XP sp. 2	[SOLVED] I made a mistake... Somewhere So, I've just put together a computer, this isn't my first time, but it's my first time using both a SATA HDD, and a SATA DVD-RW, so it was slightly different for me. Here's the specs: Phenom II x2 550 GIGABYTE GA-MA78GPM-UD2H Antec Earthwatts 500 Geforce 8800GT, and 2 gigs of PC6400 RAM Antec Sonata III case It won't boot, I press the power button, and there's a flicker in the room, as if it's going to turn on, but it doesn't. I know it could be a million things, I can post pictures tomorrow if that'll help. I just hope I don't have anything defective... The RAM and the 8800GT were used in my old PC, but the other things are brand new... So, pictures tomorrow, think you guys can help me out?

07-15-2009, 07:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
chowder_pants Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 171 OS: XP SP3 My System	Re: I made a mistake... Somewhere so you have another power supply from your old computer you can try? Did you bench test the system as listed in the sticky on the main page of the building forum?

07-15-2009, 07:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,228 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: I made a mistake... Somewhere Click in the link to Bench Test in my signature and follows those troubleshooting steps __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

07-15-2009, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,654 OS: XP Professional	Re: I made a mistake... Somewhere I too, recommend the bench test to try and get this rig going. However, there is another issue that concerns me, and that is the 500 watt Antec earthwatts power supply. This is not a real strong power supply (had one) and it might have difficulty with an 8800gt video card. That could be an issue here, so if possible, test with a stronger power supply if you don't get it sorted with the bench test. __________________ ---------- 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. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 07-15-2009 at 08:47 AM.

07-15-2009, 09:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,566 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: I made a mistake... Somewhere there's a flicker in the room concerns me. Are you certain your electical outlet is good? __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

07-15-2009, 09:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,654 OS: XP Professional	Re: I made a mistake... Somewhere Good catch Tyree. Somehow I missed that statement and that should be of a major concern, if not for the electric coming in via the outlet, but maybe a short in the power supply. __________________ ---------- 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.

07-15-2009, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,566 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: I made a mistake... Somewhere I was certainly not not ruling out the Antec PSU. I've had a few Antec's come back to bite me. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

07-22-2009, 11:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
RocketTube Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Windows XP sp. 2	Re: I made a mistake... Somewhere Sorry I didn't reply on time. I fixed it, it was a faulty power outlet, luckily.

07-22-2009, 11:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,654 OS: XP Professional	Re: I made a mistake... Somewhere Great to hear you have it solved. Enjoy the rig and have a great rest of the week. __________________ ---------- 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.