Question - Building a Computer - The Orange Mane

DomCasual · 11-25-2006, 05:15 PM

Okay, any computer geeks out there? I am building a computer, and have run into an issue. This is the third PC I have built, so it isn't like I have never done it before. But it also isn't like I have much experience when something goes wrong.

First, here is what I have:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 Conroe 2.93GHz 4M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail

Motherboard: Intel BOXD975XBXLKR Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard

Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

I don't think you'd need any other info to give me advice, but if you do, just ask. By the way, it's powered with a 500W power supply.

The problem is this. Everything is hooked up, and when I go to power it up, it comes on for maybe 3/4 of a second, and then it shuts right down. Any ideas? It seems like a short, but I don't really know how to try and find it. I am going to pull the motherboard out, put it on some cardboard, and try powering it up outside the case. Anything else anyone might suggest?

Thanks in advance.

Orange_Beard · 11-26-2006, 11:47 AM

Is there a fan on the CPU? Does it hook to the Mother-board? Does the CPU fan turn on?
The bios may check for the fan?

Is there a battery installed on the mother-board?

Have you tried turning it on w/o the RAM installed?

First things I would check......

Pendejo · 11-26-2006, 02:41 PM

Verify that your power supply is not faulty.

alkemical · 11-28-2006, 12:51 PM

also i had this happen once, try a new/different powercord from PC to outlet

Rigs11 · 11-29-2006, 01:22 PM

make sure you have the the "on" switch cable from your case inserted into the correct connector on the mobo.

11-25-2006, 05:15 PM	#1
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,173 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	Question - Building a Computer Okay, any computer geeks out there? I am building a computer, and have run into an issue. This is the third PC I have built, so it isn't like I have never done it before. But it also isn't like I have much experience when something goes wrong. First, here is what I have: Processor: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 Conroe 2.93GHz 4M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail Motherboard: Intel BOXD975XBXLKR Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory I don't think you'd need any other info to give me advice, but if you do, just ask. By the way, it's powered with a 500W power supply. The problem is this. Everything is hooked up, and when I go to power it up, it comes on for maybe 3/4 of a second, and then it shuts right down. Any ideas? It seems like a short, but I don't really know how to try and find it. I am going to pull the motherboard out, put it on some cardboard, and try powering it up outside the case. Anything else anyone might suggest? Thanks in advance.

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11-26-2006, 11:47 AM	#2
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	Is there a fan on the CPU? Does it hook to the Mother-board? Does the CPU fan turn on? The bios may check for the fan? Is there a battery installed on the mother-board? Have you tried turning it on w/o the RAM installed? First things I would check......

11-26-2006, 02:41 PM	#3
Pendejo The off-season. Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,946 Adopt-a-Bronco: "The Greek"	Verify that your power supply is not faulty.

11-28-2006, 12:51 PM	#4
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,696 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	also i had this happen once, try a new/different powercord from PC to outlet

11-29-2006, 01:22 PM	#5
Rigs11 Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7,829	make sure you have the the "on" switch cable from your case inserted into the correct connector on the mobo.