upgraded computer wont work...

sanchem · 09-09-2008, 09:45 PM

after my last mobo fried itself and my video card i decided to upgrade
new mobo ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS
new CPU AMD am2 5600
new RAM A Data DDR2 800 4 gig kit (2x 2g)
new PSU SHAW 720 dual fan +12v1:15A, +12v2:17A
new GC ASUS 512m 9800gt
after installing all of the above i connected power mobo pwer light lit up
turned it on power goes to everything all fans turned on feels like power going to HDD(120 seagate sata) monitor(hp L1730) initialy wakens out of sleep mode but immediately returns
no warning beeps.
after checking all cables plugs etc and trying again figured maybe uninstal GC and use integrated graphics same problem
any and all help welcome

*edit* i also tried stripping back to one dimm but no luck again *edit*

**manic** · 09-09-2008, 09:53 PM

That psu is a piece of junk. What did it cost you $20.00. If you
havent killed the machine already I would try a quality psu before
going any further.

sanchem · 09-10-2008, 01:08 AM

k ive gone and gotten a thermaltake tr2 550w and it still isnt working
considering my max req is 275w i dont realy think my psu was the problem but i spose you never know
any other suggestions

**mike2020learnin** · 09-10-2008, 01:31 AM

Hello ,

just a thought but did you use the right amount of thermal past / gel / grease

did any of the pin get bent when installing the cpu

is the heat sink tight enough

did the cpu set into the socket compleatly

did you make sure that all power cables snaped in to place

did you use the red gaskets when mouning the mobo

did the ram seat all the way

just thougts to think of

Mike

**manic** · 09-10-2008, 04:34 AM

That video card requires over 275watts, probably a minimum of 350.
Your still cutting it to close in my opinion on power, you need at
least 26amps on the 12volt rails/rail for a pci-e card. That psu has
a effieciency rating of %70. Do the math.
I would yank the video card out, and try to use onboard, free up
some power. Have you tried running the board outside of the case.
This will clear up the possibility of grounding. Is all power connectors
connected. Try pulling the ram out completely, if you get no beeps
that is a pretty good sign the board is toast.

sanchem · 09-10-2008, 05:46 AM

currently running without video card with integrated graphics and all power cables quadruple checked havent tried without ram or out of case will try this next cheers

09-09-2008, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
sanchem Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp service pack 2	upgraded computer wont work... after my last mobo fried itself and my video card i decided to upgrade new mobo ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS new CPU AMD am2 5600 new RAM A Data DDR2 800 4 gig kit (2x 2g) new PSU SHAW 720 dual fan +12v1:15A, +12v2:17A new GC ASUS 512m 9800gt after installing all of the above i connected power mobo pwer light lit up turned it on power goes to everything all fans turned on feels like power going to HDD(120 seagate sata) monitor(hp L1730) initialy wakens out of sleep mode but immediately returns no warning beeps. after checking all cables plugs etc and trying again figured maybe uninstal GC and use integrated graphics same problem any and all help welcome edit i also tried stripping back to one dimm but no luck again edit Last edited by sanchem; 09-09-2008 at 09:47 PM.

09-09-2008, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,251 OS: xp	Re: upgraded computer wont work... That psu is a piece of junk. What did it cost you $20.00. If you havent killed the machine already I would try a quality psu before going any further. __________________

09-10-2008, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
sanchem Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp service pack 2	Re: upgraded computer wont work... k ive gone and gotten a thermaltake tr2 550w and it still isnt working considering my max req is 275w i dont realy think my psu was the problem but i spose you never know any other suggestions

09-10-2008, 01:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
mike2020learnin Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan , I donated so can you Posts: 3,331 OS: Windows XP Home & Pro. Sp3 / both compleatly updated My System	Re: upgraded computer wont work... Hello , just a thought but did you use the right amount of thermal past / gel / grease did any of the pin get bent when installing the cpu is the heat sink tight enough did the cpu set into the socket compleatly did you make sure that all power cables snaped in to place did you use the red gaskets when mouning the mobo did the ram seat all the way just thougts to think of Mike __________________ Mike, I will stick with you till the issue is resolve !! Please help the TSF site by donating How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000

09-10-2008, 04:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,251 OS: xp	Re: upgraded computer wont work... That video card requires over 275watts, probably a minimum of 350. Your still cutting it to close in my opinion on power, you need at least 26amps on the 12volt rails/rail for a pci-e card. That psu has a effieciency rating of %70. Do the math. I would yank the video card out, and try to use onboard, free up some power. Have you tried running the board outside of the case. This will clear up the possibility of grounding. Is all power connectors connected. Try pulling the ram out completely, if you get no beeps that is a pretty good sign the board is toast. __________________

09-10-2008, 05:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
sanchem Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp service pack 2	Re: upgraded computer wont work... currently running without video card with integrated graphics and all power cables quadruple checked havent tried without ram or out of case will try this next cheers