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AhmetUtku
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06-30-2016, 11:33 AM
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Quick Background Story. I am helping my 12 year old cousin build a PC for the first time from parts that have been gifted to him. I believe he has an upgraded OptiPlex for his current computer. I feel this is a great opportunity for him to learn about PC building and maybe upgrade past his current setup. (big maybe...) Not everyone is so fortunate to buy all new parts, or even used parts. He has done a phenomenal job so far in assembling this PC. Hopefully we can make it POST and have some fun along the way! My experience: Thanks to Linus's can do attitude (paired with Paul's Hardware's build guide) I built my first PC in February of 2019. I have built or heavily participated in 5-6 builds since then. Therefore most of these components feel quite foreign to me as I was not following the PC market at that time. Also, I am helping him from another state over discord, so please be patient with my responses. Currently Assembled: MOBO: Asrock 990FX Extreme4 CPU: AMD FX-8150 FD8150FRW8KGU RAM: Micron 4GB 2RX8 PC3L-12800U-11-11-B1 GPU: EVGA GTX780 Classified PSU: Xtreme Gear 800W 80 plus Bronze, model: XG-H800 HDD: unknown Case: unknown, similar age Hardware options: 2 Kits of Ram, 2 GPUs, 2 PSUs. There is an Asrock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer with an i5-4690, but the gift giver is afraid that the combo is not functioning. This would unfortunately be a last ditch resort. Current Problem: The PC has been assembled to this point but will not post. Upon pressing the power button, the Power Reset switch directly on the mobo will flash once, there is very brief fan movement but it stops and then nothing else. I would greatly appreciate any hints, tips, tricks or ideas as we start to scrutinize all connections and begin to play the hardware isolation game.
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06-30-2016, 11:33 AM #1

Quick Background Story. I am helping my 12 year old cousin build a PC for the first time from parts that have been gifted to him. I believe he has an upgraded OptiPlex for his current computer. I feel this is a great opportunity for him to learn about PC building and maybe upgrade past his current setup. (big maybe...) Not everyone is so fortunate to buy all new parts, or even used parts. He has done a phenomenal job so far in assembling this PC. Hopefully we can make it POST and have some fun along the way! My experience: Thanks to Linus's can do attitude (paired with Paul's Hardware's build guide) I built my first PC in February of 2019. I have built or heavily participated in 5-6 builds since then. Therefore most of these components feel quite foreign to me as I was not following the PC market at that time. Also, I am helping him from another state over discord, so please be patient with my responses. Currently Assembled: MOBO: Asrock 990FX Extreme4 CPU: AMD FX-8150 FD8150FRW8KGU RAM: Micron 4GB 2RX8 PC3L-12800U-11-11-B1 GPU: EVGA GTX780 Classified PSU: Xtreme Gear 800W 80 plus Bronze, model: XG-H800 HDD: unknown Case: unknown, similar age Hardware options: 2 Kits of Ram, 2 GPUs, 2 PSUs. There is an Asrock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer with an i5-4690, but the gift giver is afraid that the combo is not functioning. This would unfortunately be a last ditch resort. Current Problem: The PC has been assembled to this point but will not post. Upon pressing the power button, the Power Reset switch directly on the mobo will flash once, there is very brief fan movement but it stops and then nothing else. I would greatly appreciate any hints, tips, tricks or ideas as we start to scrutinize all connections and begin to play the hardware isolation game.

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06-30-2016, 11:56 AM
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It’s highly likely a dead power supply unit or a motherboard problem exists—possibly a short circuit somewhere, such as a hidden screw. Replace the PSU if possible; otherwise, avoid using that unit as it poses a significant fire risk.
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06-30-2016, 11:56 AM #2

It’s highly likely a dead power supply unit or a motherboard problem exists—possibly a short circuit somewhere, such as a hidden screw. Replace the PSU if possible; otherwise, avoid using that unit as it poses a significant fire risk.

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06-30-2016, 02:48 PM
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He built the board himself and I’m sure it was placed correctly on the proper mounts. We talked about a short connection but I’ll have him verify any loose screws. I picked an 800-watt 80+ bronze PSU instead of the higher-rated 550-watt Cooler Master model without a rating. Likely not the best decision, though I dislike those ketchup and mustard cables. This should be a simple replacement. Should we check anything else or remove components before swapping the PSU? Might there be an issue with the CPU fan or the cooling mount itself?
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06-30-2016, 02:48 PM #3

He built the board himself and I’m sure it was placed correctly on the proper mounts. We talked about a short connection but I’ll have him verify any loose screws. I picked an 800-watt 80+ bronze PSU instead of the higher-rated 550-watt Cooler Master model without a rating. Likely not the best decision, though I dislike those ketchup and mustard cables. This should be a simple replacement. Should we check anything else or remove components before swapping the PSU? Might there be an issue with the CPU fan or the cooling mount itself?

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