New build will not boot and CPU fan not spinning.

brinky2006

brinky2006

New Member
Hi everyone,

I have a new PC which I built around two weeks ago, imaged and was fully working until now. The specs are below;

Intel Pentium E2160 CPU
GIGABYTE GA 946GMX-S2 Motherboard
JEANTECH 350WATT PSU
WD 160GB Hard Drive
2GB DDR2 667 RAM

When I switch the PC on, the screen is blank, and the CPU fan spins for a couple of seconds and just stops.

The user used the PC once after being built and this error has suddenly appeared.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks
Adam
 
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oscaryu1

VIP Member
Take everything out of the case, and put it on a non conductive item. Try starting it from there. If it starts, there's a short somewhere.

350W? And from that manufacturer?

^ I think we found it. Your PSU is insufficient enough to post that rig. I'd suggest getting a new one, even if it's not the problem.
 
lovely?

lovely?

Active Member
i see that you use ddr 667 in both your rig and your builds, it wont cause the error but as far as i know ddr800 is cheaper and faster, why not use it?
 
brinky2006

brinky2006

New Member
Okay, all I had is a 200w PSU which I know is working fine. I tried that with it only connected to the motherboard using the 24pin and 4 pin ATX connectors. The CPU fan is still not spinning and it wont POST. Im going to try taking everything out of the case tommorow and see if I can get my hands on a more powerfull PSU.

Adam
 
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oscaryu1

VIP Member
200W? That'd have trouble powering a P2... I'd get at least 450W and 20-25A on the 12V+ line for the PSU...
 
brinky2006

brinky2006

New Member
I knew 200w was going to be useless. I am going to get hold of a 450w PSU after the holiday and try that. Hopefully that is the problem.

Adam
 
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