Time to get a new computer!

[Rich_P]

Yes, I made sure that the power setting was for UK (220v I think). Unfortunately this new tower's PSU and the motherboard uses additional connectors that my old PSU does not have, so I can't use my old PSU to test it. DT_Xtremez_09:

 

[MontyPlumbs]

Yes, I made sure that the power setting was for UK (220v I think). Unfortunately this new tower's PSU and the motherboard uses additional connectors that my old PSU does not have, so I can't use my old PSU to test it. DT_Xtremez_09:

I'm inclined to think its the PSU dude, get in touch with Ebuyer (over the phone is best) and arrange a replacement case.

MP

 

[Rich_P]

Incase they ask any question, what is your reasoning for thinking that it's the PSU?

 

[MontyPlumbs]

Incase they ask any question, what is your reasoning for thinking that it's the PSU?

Because theres no life from the PSU correct? I've had a faulty motherboard before, yet PSU still worked fine (ie it came on and the fans started turning etc), hence I knew it was not the PSU (or very unlikely to be)

 

[Rich_P]

Okay, that makes sense with what I've had happen all those years back. Hmm, shall give it all a check over a few more times. If nothing still works, then I'll get in contact with them.

Cheers.

 

[Albert Park]

Are there any LEDs on the Motherboard?

If so, when powered up do they illuminate? This will eliminate the PSU from your enquiries.

Double-check with your motherboard manual that you have connected everything - including the switch cables/loom?

 

[Rich_P]

Will do, although it's not really got a manual as such. It's got more of an overview of the motherboard that just points to different sections and says what is what. The rest you figure out yourself. :0

 

[Albert Park]

Will do, although it's not really got a manual as such. It's got more of an overview of the motherboard that just points to different sections and says what is what. The rest you figure out yourself. :0

Go online to the manufacturer's website - many have manuals to download.

 

[Rich_P]

Okay, after having reconnected the panel connectors in another order (forgot that they're + and - ). When I connected it up, and flicked the power switch on the PSU the system came to life for a moment before stopping again.

So some power is getting through, although annoyingly the motherboard doesn't properly match the diagram even given in the manual. So it's still a little bit of guess work. DT_Xtremez_21:

I can't find the LED that a motherboard normally has to indicate there's power, and it's not mentioned in the manual or diagrams. Any ideas on the fault now that I got power for a moment? I'm thinking it may be a connection I forgot or a bad connection somewhere on the motherboard as I remember my old PC had a similar issue when I first assembled it.

 

[Rich_P]

Okay, fault fixed. I managed to scrounge another PSU off a mate who upgraded to a higher output PSU when he got his current tower, and so I got the old but very low hours one off him and it works fine now. So your analysis was correct!

Cheers chaps! DT_Xtremez_30:

 

[Rich_P]

Core blimey, this new hardware is unbelievable! :raf: The onboard sound card is better than my old dedicated sound card even! DT_Xtremez_17:

 

[MontyPlumbs]

Told ya! DT_Xtremez_30:

Glad to see you got it sorted.

MP