system automatic shut off

[lalalland]

I just recently got the parts for my new computer and put it together. When I attempted to turn on the system, the case fans and cpu fans went on for a couple of seconds and then died along with the system. I tried this again and the same thing happened. What could be the problem?

thanx

[Alienware_Dude]

What are the specifications of the system? Is the HSF properly seated on the processor die? What size/brand is the PSU?

[wickedstyle]

Also you can try the Hal 9000 trick heres the link
http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12753

[Speedypeanut]

DID YOU PUT ALL THE SCREWS AND THE GOLD SCREWS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MOTHERBOARD

[Nuclear Krusader]

I'm having the same problem with a DFI mobo. :( :(

[RuudBoy]

check to make sure LED leads an POWER leads are on correct make sure all graphic cards etc are properly seated along with memory also make sure psu m/b connector is firmly down

[Cricket]

Originally posted by lalalland
I just recently got the parts for my new computer and put it together. When I attempted to turn on the system, the case fans and cpu fans went on for a couple of seconds and then died along with the system. I tried this again and the same thing happened. What could be the problem?Make sure the CPU heatsink is installed properly, it sounds like the CPU is overheating the the motherboard is shutting down to keep the CPU from frying.

Do you have spare RAM and video cards to swap in to test with?

If the power supply is undersized, random rebooting can occur.

:) Cricket