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Problems starting PC after building.

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by Frostyr0d, Apr 20, 2006.

  1. Frostyr0d Newcomer, in training Posts: 105

    hello,

    i just built my first pc today, and i *think* i have put in all cables right.. but when i press the start button, the fans go for like 0,02 seconds and then everything shuts down
    anyone know what can be the problem?
    Frostyr0d, Apr 20, 2006
    #1

  2. Coolmatt Newcomer, in training Posts: 141

    Describe more about your computer (Tech specs).
    Coolmatt, Apr 20, 2006
    #2

  3. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 3,546

    As coolmatt says, give us your full system specs please.

    Couple of quick questions:

    1. Did you use the "riser pins" under your motherboard to separate it from your case?
    2. Do you have two connections to your motherboard from the power supply? The 20 (24) pin connection plus the additional 4 pin connection?
    DonNagual, Apr 20, 2006
    #3

  4. twite TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,083

    did you plug in all the leds right?
    twite, Apr 20, 2006
    #4

  5. kirock Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,598

    most likely it's something simple like the mobo is shorting to the case. Check the stand-offs are installed correctly and you use any supplied insulting washers.
    kirock, Apr 20, 2006
    #5

  6. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 3,546

    I hate it when I have those. Telling me I am fat and ugly. Bloody insulting washers. Grrrr. ;)
    DonNagual, Apr 20, 2006
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  7. kirock Newcomer, in training Posts: 1,598

    Oh man I'm just tired, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. :haha:
    And another thing about those "insulating" washers, they don't even keep anything clean!

    Cheers DonN
    kirock, Apr 20, 2006
    #7

  8. Tedster Techspot old timer..... Posts: 10,047   +11

    plastic standoffs are best.

    some old schoolers argue that metal stand offs help ground the board.

    others argue that an inadvertant ground will short it.

    personally I side with plastic to avoid shorts.
    Tedster, Apr 20, 2006
    #8

  9. Coolmatt Newcomer, in training Posts: 141

    I was going to say that as well, try checking that.
    Coolmatt, Apr 21, 2006
    #9
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