computer wont turn on

[ivanykx1]

so i decided to build another gaming desktop for my friend but after fixing it wouldnt turn on at all. just a small flash of light on my xigmatek recon casing when i power off the button on the psu. any idea whats the cause or how can i troubleshoot it?
I have fix and checked every cable in place on the motherboard.
or maybe does the standoffs plays a part in the problem im having?
orr is my powercolor r9 280 too big until my power led etc kena squash?
help would be appreciated. thanks !

 

[sacredrays]

I think you try booting with just the basics first then slowly add in more parts and check when it can't boot up.

 

[ivanykx1]

I think you try booting with just the basics first then slowly add in more parts and check when it can't boot up.

isolate the problem one by one

alright will try that later when i get to his house. any other ideas that may solve the problem?

 

[jtjt00]

TS, list down all parts of the rig you are building.

 

[farhanlee]

TS, list down all parts of the rig you are building.

hi, i am the ts friend

here are the parts of my rig

ASRock H81M HDS + i3-4150
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz Value ram
Wd Blue 1tb
Power colour r9 280 3gb turbo duo
Cooler Master thunder 600w
Xigmatek Recon
LG dvd Drive
Windows 8

 

[Steyr69]

This mobo got on board video...

remove the video card and disconnect all drives.

connect ram module one stick at a time.

connect monitor to the mobo on board video port...d-sub / dvi / hdmi.

see if the system can boot up.....

 

[farhanlee]

This mobo got on board video...

remove the video card and disconnect all drives.

connect ram module one stick at a time.

connect monitor to the mobo on board video port...d-sub / dvi / hdmi.

see if the system can boot up.....

thanks for the help but i have already found out the problem... now i have another... do you know why my hdmi cable isnt working? i've connected it to my monitor and graphics card but it isnt showing anything..

 

[jtjt00]

thanks for the help but i have already found out the problem... now i have another... do you know why my hdmi cable isnt working? i've connected it to my monitor and graphics card but it isnt showing anything..

Check your monitor input/source is set to HDMI?

 

[Goodshot]

Its better to have like dvi or vga cable to test 1st , then apply hdmi or dp cable after . My dp cable also cannot work on nvidia card but on AMd ok and i duno why lazy figure out anyway

 

[farhanlee]

i've tried everything you guys suggested but doesnt work.. i have yet to try the dvi part yet as i dont have a vga to dvi adapter yet.. ill try it tomorrow and let you guys know the results. Thanks!

 

[farhanlee]

tried it with a vga to dvi cable and it works but not for hdmi..

 

[Goodshot]

tried it with a vga to dvi cable and it works but not for hdmi..

Good , anyway i dun see any diff between dvi and hdmi in display . Unless u are looking for 1440p . infact i perfer dvi in gaming , but i need keep Shifting my monitor so need hdmi cus the cable is lighter

 

[ivanykx1]

Last question, will a dvi i work on my graphics card which is the palit gtx660 ?

 

[shadow84]

Last question, will a dvi i work on my graphics card which is the palit gtx660 ?

Yes.. But do u know the difference between dvi-i and dvi-d?

 

[ivanykx1]

Yes.. But do u know the difference between dvi-i and dvi-d?

What kind of difference do you mean?
Do you mean how it looks like? From what I know dvi i has more dots on it then a dvi d am I right ? Haha

 

[shadow84]

What kind of difference do you mean?
Do you mean how it looks like? From what I know dvi i has more dots on it then a dvi d am I right ? Haha

Well, if u know the physical difference and some electrical between both, then u know ur ans le.

Try wikipedia. Its whr i learnt the difference and whether it will work or not.

 

[ivanykx1]

Well, if u know the physical difference and some electrical between both, then u know ur ans le.

Try wikipedia. Its whr i learnt the difference and whether it will work or not.

Ahh I see I see.. Alright thanks will check wiki out !