New Build Help

[Mr_Pockets]

i have a new build that i just finished (its my first one) and im having some troubles. i have everything installed properly but when i boot it up i just get a blank screen on the monitor. i dont know what it could be and help would be appriciated. thanks

[blue60007]

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

And include your system specs by brand/model including power supply.

[Mr_Pockets]

Processor-AMD Athlon64 2.4 Ghz

HDD:160GB hitachi deskstar pata

Video Card:ATI Radeon 9250 256mb

RAM:Centon 1gb 184 pin

MB:Biostar NF325A7

PSU:raidmax ATX 12V

Raidmax scorpio atx mid tower case

cd rom

[minsonngo]

Raidmax is not a good PSU manufacturer. I would swap it out when I get the chance for a good PSU. Here is a list of good and bad brand to watch out for: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195

Do you have the 20-pin main connector and the 4-pin ATX12V square connector from the PSU hooked up to the motherboard?

Make sure there is nothing shorting out the motherboard such as loose screws, unused motherboard standoffs, loose power cables, and the like.

Also double check and make sure the BIOS jumper on the motherboard is NOT set in the clear position.

Also double check the back of the PSU and make sure it is set to 115v instead of 230v.

Is your processor installed correctly and the heatsink/fan securely attached to the motherboard and making good contact with the CPU?

***Also is it me, or does it seem many people are having the same problems lately?

[Mr_Pockets]

Originally Posted by minsonngo Raidmax is not a good PSU manufacturer. I would swap it out when I get the chance for a good PSU. Here is a list of good and bad brand to watch out for: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=131195 Do you have the 20-pin main connector and the 4-pin ATX12V square connector from the PSU hooked up to the motherboard? Make sure there is nothing shorting out the motherboard such as loose screws, unused motherboard standoffs, loose power cables, and the like. Also double check and make sure the BIOS jumper on the motherboard is NOT set in the clear position. Also double check the back of the PSU and make sure it is set to 115v instead of 230v. Is your processor installed correctly and the heatsink/fan securely attached to the motherboard and making good contact with the CPU? ***Also is it me, or does it seem many people are having the same problems lately?

yes i have the 20 pin connector and the 4 pin connector hooked up and my cpu and heatsink are securley on. no to all the others. ill check it all out. thanks for the feedback

[minsonngo]

Your welcome.

Also have you tried the out of case build procedure like blue60007 suggested?

Also, people have suggested you install the heatsink/fan onto the motherboard OUTSIDE of the case so you can make sure it is snapped in all the way.

[Mr_Pockets]

ya ive tried the out of case procedure and it didnt work.

also, i put on the heatsink before i put in the motherboard

[minsonngo]

You could also POWER ON the system and let it run for a while (10-15 minutes or so). Turn it off and TOUCH the heatsink. If it is not warm to the touch then you have a DEAD MOTHERBOARD or PROCESSOR.

If your system fails to even post, it is usually a PSU, motherboard, or CPU related issue.

[Mr_Pockets]

ok ill try that out and see what happens

[Mr_Pockets]

Originally Posted by minsonngo You could also POWER ON the system and let it run for a while (10-15 minutes or so). Turn it off and TOUCH the heatsink. If it is not warm to the touch then you have a DEAD MOTHERBOARD or PROCESSOR. If your system fails to even post, it is usually a PSU, motherboard, or CPU related issue.

i tried your method and the heatsink wasnt warm, but the northbridge cooler on my motherboard was. im guessing that the cpu is bad so i can send it back to newegg to get another oem. thanks for the help

[minsonngo]

Either your CPU is bad or you didn't install the heatsink properly.

So basically it comes down the to the CPU or motherboard. So just swap them out one at a time and see which component is defective.

Well... let us know how everything works out.

[Mr_Pockets]

OMG its been like three months and newegg still hasnt replaced my cpu yet. im sorry i havent replied in a while ill get back when i get my cpu.