Custom Build PC Problem

DreadlockBoy · 07-30-2010, 02:13 AM

Hello forum! I come to you all once again with the idea of seeking useful advice. First off I want to thank everybody who has previously helped me get to this point.

Building a PC: I build my PC which consists of:

-1 780w PSu Sunbeam
-6GB DDR3 RAM (3x2)
-i7-930 Processor
-ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s (Mobo)
-500gb Sata hard drive

So this is my problem: I build the computer, turn it on and the monitor will not start up. I can't even get to BIOS! I thought it was the motherboard, possibly DOA or damaged. I returned the motherboard and got a new one and the same problem! I can turn on the computer and get the PSU to show the blue LED lights. I thought it was the video card so I swapped my old video card in and still, same problem

Does anybody have any information on this? My computer teacher said it could be a dead power supply but enough power to turn on the computer, any ideas?

Thanks

-Tiki

bkribbs · 07-30-2010, 02:16 AM

Is the RAM seated correctly? Does the monitor work with any other computers?

joh06937 · 07-30-2010, 02:18 AM

so absolutely nothing happens on the monitor? have you tried running with just 1 stick of ram?

DreadlockBoy · 07-30-2010, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkribbs

Is the RAM seated correctly? Does the monitor work with any other computers?

Yes the ram is seated correctly and the monitor does work with another computer.

I would swap the ram and see if it is the ram but non of my other PC's have DDR3 ram :-/

joh06937 · 07-30-2010, 02:20 AM

just try using one stick at a time. if you use one and it won't boot, use a different one. if it doesn't boot with all three then it probably isn't the ram.

bkribbs · 07-30-2010, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreadlockBoy

Yes the ram is seated correctly and the monitor does work with another computer.

I would swap the ram and see if it is the ram but non of my other PC's have DDR3 ram :-/

Try what Joh06937 said with 1 stick. If it does not boot, try it with one of the other sticks. Hopefully it will work with one.

DreadlockBoy · 07-30-2010, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joh06937

just try using one stick at a time. if you use one and it won't boot, use a different one. if it doesn't boot with all three then it probably isn't the ram.

That's a great idea. My only question is, will I do any harm to my computer?

And, will it even start up with 1 stick of ram?

joh06937 · 07-30-2010, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreadlockBoy

That's a great idea. My only question is, will I do any harm to my computer?

And, will it even start up with 1 stick of ram?

no harm should come of it and it will run with 1 stick.

DreadlockBoy · 07-30-2010, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joh06937

no harm should come of it and it will run with 1 stick.

Sweet, I'm going to try that when I get home, I really apprecaite the help guys, you have no idea

joh06937 · 07-30-2010, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreadlockBoy

Sweet, I'm going to try that when I get home, I really apprecaite the help guys, you have no idea

no problem, we've all been there

hopefully it works.

07-30-2010, 02:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
DreadlockBoy New Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 18	Custom Build PC Problem Hello forum! I come to you all once again with the idea of seeking useful advice. First off I want to thank everybody who has previously helped me get to this point. Building a PC: I build my PC which consists of: -1 780w PSu Sunbeam -6GB DDR3 RAM (3x2) -i7-930 Processor -ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s (Mobo) -500gb Sata hard drive So this is my problem: I build the computer, turn it on and the monitor will not start up. I can't even get to BIOS! I thought it was the motherboard, possibly DOA or damaged. I returned the motherboard and got a new one and the same problem! I can turn on the computer and get the PSU to show the blue LED lights. I thought it was the video card so I swapped my old video card in and still, same problem Does anybody have any information on this? My computer teacher said it could be a dead power supply but enough power to turn on the computer, any ideas? Thanks -Tiki

07-30-2010, 02:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
bkribbs Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,735	Is the RAM seated correctly? Does the monitor work with any other computers? __________________ Dell Inspiron 6000 MB: Model- Dell Inc. 0WF351 Chipset: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family CPU: Intel (R) Pentium (R) M Processor 735 1.70 GHz 64kb cache OC'd to 2.26! RAM: 2gigs-DDR2 HDD:Upgraded to 320gb WD Scorpio Blue 5200rpm OS: Windows XP Professional 32-bit/OS X Leopard 10.5.8 Wireless: Intel Pro/Wireless 2100 (2915ABG) 802.11b/g mini-card iPod Touch with 4.0! It's sweet! I am dedicating this last line to make sure everyone know that the Samsung Rogue sucks.

07-30-2010, 02:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
joh06937 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Isanti, MN Age: 18 Posts: 2,703	so absolutely nothing happens on the monitor? have you tried running with just 1 stick of ram? __________________ CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 B.E. 3.82 GHz Motherboard: 890FXA-UD5 RAM: G. Skill DDR3 Ripjaws 1600 7-8-7-24 GPU: HD 5970 and an 8800GT for Physx PSU: Kingwin Lazer 850 Watt Modular Case: Antec 902 With Own Window Mod Hard Drives: Western Digital 7200 RPM 200 GB and Hitachi 7200 RPM 1 TB FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 42

07-30-2010, 02:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
joh06937 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Isanti, MN Age: 18 Posts: 2,703	just try using one stick at a time. if you use one and it won't boot, use a different one. if it doesn't boot with all three then it probably isn't the ram. __________________ CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 B.E. 3.82 GHz Motherboard: 890FXA-UD5 RAM: G. Skill DDR3 Ripjaws 1600 7-8-7-24 GPU: HD 5970 and an 8800GT for Physx PSU: Kingwin Lazer 850 Watt Modular Case: Antec 902 With Own Window Mod Hard Drives: Western Digital 7200 RPM 200 GB and Hitachi 7200 RPM 1 TB FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 42

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