Looking for assistance with a new build? Shorting an 8pin CPU cable could be useful.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Looking for assistance with a new build? Shorting an 8pin CPU cable could be useful.

achoo_ca
Member

10-06-2020, 05:32 PM

I'm building a new PC, Not my first time building one but I cannot get it to boot at all. I connected all my component but just hear a clicking sound from the PSU like something was shorting. Here is the troubleshooting I did: - removed the motherboard from the case - did the pin test on the PSU (fans turned on) - Plugged just the 24pin cable from PSU to mobo and left the CPU 8pin cable unplugged (it worked - fans and mobo lights were on) - connected the 8pin cpu cable (4+4) to the mobo (crashed again - just wont turn anything on) - tried a different 4+4 cable (same issue) - Tried a new motherboard AT4 compatible as well. (same issue with all the steps above) Any advice would be greatly appreciated! motherboard: Asus Tuf x570 wifi cpu: ryzen 5600x Let me know if you need any other info

achoo_ca

10-06-2020, 05:32 PM #1

MisteurKilling
Member

10-08-2020, 12:03 AM

Yes, you're utilizing the 8-pin CPU socket (4+4) included with your power supply unit.

MisteurKilling

10-08-2020, 12:03 AM #2

Yes, you're utilizing the 8-pin CPU socket (4+4) included with your power supply unit.

Dolgor
Member

10-08-2020, 08:47 AM

No, you're not connecting cables from different power supplies.

Dolgor

10-08-2020, 08:47 AM #3

No, you're not connecting cables from different power supplies.

yaykaitlyn
Junior Member

10-14-2020, 02:37 PM

yes

yaykaitlyn

10-14-2020, 02:37 PM #4

yes

hrgriff
Senior Member

573

10-14-2020, 08:21 PM

Same one again.

hrgriff

10-14-2020, 08:21 PM #5

Same one again.

Qrup
Junior Member

10-14-2020, 10:40 PM

It might be too soon to confirm, but the PSU cable or the unit itself could be damaged at that specific port. If only the terminal is affected, you can switch to adapters and continue using it.

Qrup

10-14-2020, 10:40 PM #6

It might be too soon to confirm, but the PSU cable or the unit itself could be damaged at that specific port. If only the terminal is affected, you can switch to adapters and continue using it.