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Video problem, might be hardware

Discussion in 'Windows BSOD, Freezing, Restarting Help' started by Nexuspro, Dec 26, 2011.

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  1. Nexuspro Newcomer, in training

    I need help. I have just finished my build today and i tthings have gone very wrong. my computer turns on, off, the back on (it stays on this time).When it goes off, two buttons on the motherboard stays on. And my computer screen wont show. Thanks so much for the help.


    I am running:
    ASUS P8-V68 Pro motherboard
    NZXT Phantom Case
    Intel Core i7 2600k processor
    Raidmax 850 watt power supply
    XFX Radeon HD 6950 Graphics card
    LG 23" moniter by vga or hdmi
    Nexuspro, Dec 26, 2011
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  2. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,774   +63

    Did you plug in the 6 or 8 pin 12v AUX cable from the power supply to the motherboard near the CPU socket? Did you use standoffs under the motherboard to the case?
    Tmagic650, Dec 28, 2011
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  3. Nexuspro Newcomer, in training

    Thanks. i fixed it. it was just a simple ram card problem
    Nexuspro, Jan 8, 2012
    #3

  4. Tmagic650 TS Ambassador Posts: 18,774   +63

    Thanks for the update :) Was it bad RAM or was it not seated properly?
    Tmagic650, Jan 8, 2012
    #4

  5. Nexuspro Newcomer, in training

    Bad ram. Once i got them exchanged it worked fine.
    Nexuspro, Jan 10, 2012
    #5

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