built a new system but have come up against a brick wall....help

[NewbieBuilder]

I tried to start my new system tonight and all that happened is that the fans spun for 2 secs then stopped. rinse and repeat. system just wont boot up.

Intel E8400 DC
p5KC Asus Mobo

4 gig Corsaie XMS2 Ram

anything else you need to know

new case with a 500w PSU as well

[flanzig1]

First, double check to make sure that the CPU heatsink is fully latched in at all 4 corners.
Next, what is the brand and model # of the PSU. Reason for asking is that most PSUs that come with a case are usually junk quality/older ATX standard/watt rating can be overstated.

[shadowpr]

Try this: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=132409

[NewbieBuilder]

First, double check to make sure that the CPU heatsink is fully latched in at all 4 corners.
Next, what is the brand and model # of the PSU. Reason for asking is that most PSUs that come with a case are usually junk quality/older ATX standard/watt rating can be overstated.


i have a Intell E8400 CPU and the case is a new antec Sonanta with a 500w PSU.

Ive had a look at the Heatsink and its defintly attached firmly at all four corners and it wont start, ive taken it out of the case and laid it on a box with just PSU and one stick of ram which i have swapped around to rule out RAM issues.

Fan spins for a second or two then dies, is this gonna be CPU or mobo issues?

[NewbieBuilder]

Actually it seems im pretty stupid. or just dont read properly, i re read the guide about building outside the case it seems that there are now TWO power connectors which i didnt know its been a while since i did a build.

thanks for help.

[shadowpr]

So is it posting now?

[Cricket]

Actually it seems im pretty stupid. or just dont read properly, i re read the guide about building outside the case it seems that there are now TWO power connectors which i didnt know its been a while since i did a build.Didn't you read the motherboard manual before you started the build?So is it posting now?Sounds like he plugged in the 4 pin 12v power connector and all is well now.

:) Cricket

[NewbieBuilder]

i did read the manual but becuase i was presuming that it would just be a large brick connection the same as build i have done in the past i was unaware of the 4 pin connector i also needed, silly me.

Comps working and its damn speedy.

thanks for all help anyways.