Mobo or CPU Problem?

[monkeykevin]

Hey, the problem I'm having is that my computer won't start up. I'm using a AMD XP setup with a Biostar mobo for cheap BF-2 gaming.

I have all the pins and Power Supply pluged in properly-but all I hear is a low pitch noise from the Power Supply which I'm confused about. I have tested it on other system it works properly so it clues down to MOBO/CPU.

Doesn't a Computer turn on with a busted CPU? (Yes/No?)

If this could be solved it may narrow down to Mobo if computer does start with busted CPU.

 

[Lax]

QUESTIONS 101 What's the amperage on the +12 line on the PSU?

 

[monkeykevin]

Thermaltake PurePower
+5V@40A, +3.3V@30A=220W, +12V@18A=216W

 

[Lax]

What are the other parts in your system? From the looks and sounds of it your PSU can't handle the system.

 

[monkeykevin]

I'm running a:

-AMD XP 2000

-BioStar Nforce2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813138236

-Corrsair 1GB

-9700 PRO

Thermaltake Heatsink

Today I tried a 12@24A http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817163018

I dont know how it could be my PSU when bother Power supply works fine on my P4 3GHZ.

 

[Archangel]

look in the case that nothing hits the mainboard. it sounds like you PSU is overloading ( perhaps due to a short-circuit)