Trouble Shooting New Build

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schnimitz

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Hey guys,

First time building and just assembled and attempted to power things up. Computer powers up for about 5 seconds, shuts off, then starts again after a few seconds and continues running. All the fans turn on. No signal on monitor. Any ideas where to start?...I know it's probably something simple I'm missing as I'm a noob, but I've searched online and can't find anything. Here's my specs...thanks in advance!!! :)

Intel Pentium E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

XFX GeForce 7600 GT

500W Power Supply BlackRAIDMAXSmilodon ExtremeSECC SteelATX Mid TowerATX-612WEBP

Western Digital
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
 
Ok so I reseated the cpu and then it worked. Took a break, went to install XP and now I have no power. Could the PSU have died?...how do I go about testing it?
 
On the back of the Power Supply is a switch try that....

otherwise make sure all of the power cords are plugged into the motherboard.
 
Thanks for the reply. I've already checked all the connections and the switch on the back of the power supply. Anyway I could check to see if the power supply is working?...maybe with a voltage meter?
 
Case PSU? Problem solved. New PSU should be your first buy. But yes, try PC Wizard 2008 at look at the voltages.
 
LOL I'm still having problems. New power supply arrived from newegg today. Installed it and still nothing will power on. I've tried disconnecting different components and have also tried to power on with only the MB connected and still nothing. Any suggestions?
 
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