OK, I have been putting computers together for quite some time, now I want to cover all bases. This last computer I tryed to put together was a no go. I did not get any fans to move an inch. Everything is plugged in and all connections are in there respected places, but seems like no power. Ok, the case this guy got was a cheap one with a 400W PS all for like 30 bucks. Now do you think what I do is that the PS is junk!! I mean I pulled the thing out and it was light as a feather. This is a Athlon 64 system very bare bones. What do you all think?
So no power at all, huh? That could definetly be the problem... broken out of the box. Not to make you sound stupid, but are all the connections for the front panel connected (i.e. power switch, reset sw, etc)? 'Cause obviously, if those aren't hooked up, pressing the power button isn't going to do a thing. But even if the problem isn't the PSU, it's still a very good idea to replace it, seeing as it's generic. You can get a pretty decent PSU that'll power your system fine for like $40 at newegg.
Ya those connections are in there, I thought that and changed them around a few times and nothing. The system seems dead, I mean if you just click on the power, the fan on the cpu will move a tad, even if something is messed up, but in my case, it does not move an inch.
Before you go looking for a new PSU, try booting that beast up with just the main components (RAM, CPU fan.... ). Dont bother plugging in Cdroms or HDD. Let us know what happens. Also, although it'd be a huge pain in the butt, try hooking up an alternate PSU (if you have one available) and see if that works. Another thing... I'd really make sure that your power lead isn't disconnected. BTW, if you're looking for a different PSU anyways, I'd suggest this --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153006
Power lead? You mean the main power connection to the board itself? Ya that is also what I am doing, I am going to rip out my PS a very good one and try it in his, I hope it works...
No.. misnomer on my part. What I mean by power lead is the little wires that go from your front panel to the motherboard... such as --> http://www.de.tomshardware.com/praxis/20020913/images/panel_leitungen.jpg If they're not hooked up in the right positions, then obviously the power button isn't even going to do anything.
