Help! where can i get computer part tested?( with explanation)

[richyhart]

Some background, i am a teenager, and i like building my own computer. 2 years ago, i started saving up money to buy whatever i want. in the end i build a computer with this spec :

Asus m5a78l-m lx 2 motherboard
AMD FX6300 Hexacore CPU
2x4GB Kingston 1333mhz ValueRAM
Western Digital Blue 1 TB HDD
Sapphire HD7770 Vapor X 1GB GDDR5
Random "500 Watt" power supply + Case


At first everything works fine for the first year. running smooth with no hitches. Then i add on the HD7770 GPU on the second year. Since then things went crazy. My computer would boot (CPU fan is on) but blank screen. not even BIOS. I brought it to a local computer repair shop in Punggol area. The guy told me i have a dead motherboard. I believe his word as they BIOS did not show up. But i feel that the cheapo Power supply may cause it as well (going to replace it). From what i learnt, a dead motherboard can also kill other parts. i have tested my GPU and it still work. However, i cannot test the rest of my parts ( CPU, RAM ). Is the any repair shop that can help me to figure out if these parts are dead as well. I need to know as i will get a replacement if they're dead.

Thanks in advance
Richy

 

[commach]

Is the computer working currently or still unable to POST?

 

[richyhart]

Yes its still unable to post, i have not get a new power supply, maybe until i can rectify this problem. I took it apart as i do not want it to stay with the dead motherboard

 

[jtjt00]

TS, you can bring your rig to Nigel at:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/hardware-clinic-2/[sic]-new-setup-corner-all-diy-hardwarezoner-%5E-%5E-3581022.html

 

[Koenig168]

There could be any number of reasons why a computer will not post. I won't be too hasty to assume a bad motherboard.

Take out the graphics card and try booting with onboard graphics.

 

[herman1314]

I'm willing to bet money the psu is causing the issue. Get the 450w fsp hexa+ for $58 and see if the issue presists.

 

[richyhart]

i did message him. Thanks for the referral!

 

[richyhart]

i did pull out the graphic card from the system, still doesnt post. i pull out both sticks of RAM ( one by one ) and tested it. Nothing changed. The guy from the repair shop also swap my PSU to his test one. It didnt post

 

[richyhart]

I'm willing to bet money the psu is causing the issue. Get the 450w fsp hexa+ for $58 and see if the issue presists.

I was thinking about Cooler Master V2 500Watt PSU as a replacement

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

I was thinking about Cooler Master V2 500Watt PSU as a replacement

if any psu u going to get, dun get cooler master as well as some chepo psu

FSP seasonic superflower etc is alright

 

[mrbinny]

Me too! But not sure if thats good..

 

[Koenig168]

Next thing to try is without any RAM. You should get a loud beeping sound. If no reaction, chances are it is a dead MB.

I assume you have already checked that the front panel connections are secure and the CMOS battery is properly inserted.