The computer fails to power up.
The computer fails to power up.
Pc isn't turning on despite recent upgrades to CPU, RAM, PSU, and GPU. Everything seems to be functioning properly after moving the components from one setup to another. The motherboard appears to be the issue—lights sometimes come on, but the cable connecting the motherboard to the PSU can be loose or unstable, changing position occasionally. All other parts look compatible and verified on manufacturer sites. It's unclear why it won't boot, so if you're new to this, take your time and double-check connections.
It seems you're trying to clarify the situation regarding PSU cables. Generally, they shouldn't be mixed with other PSUs because pin mapping on the PSU side isn't standard. We don't have much information about your current or past systems beyond the fact that it's not booting. You'll need to provide more details to help resolve this.
The Yeap PSU cables were not mixed. They switched to the ones compatible with the new PSU motherboard. The Asus A320M-K SSD and HDD remained unchanged. Replacement components included a Ryzen 5 3600, Corsair Vengeance DDR4 8GB x2, FSP SFX Dagger Pro 650W (80+ gold certified), and ZOTAC RTX 2060 OC 8GB. I didn’t overclock it; it might be worth noting I reassembled the old setup and it didn’t start as well.
Make sure the power button is firmly connected to the motherboard before proceeding with any adjustments.
this is not the paperclip test.. for PSU.. it's a test if your powerbutton has failed. since it's a common denominator. to short for a second the two pins on the mainboard that usually are named Pw_sw check your mainboard manual.. that will equal pressing the start button on your chassis when it's plugged in. usually it's the two top left of those pins.. but check manual to be sure. the cluster of pins are usually bottom right on your mainboard people have been known to plug it into USB2 ports too.. since you claim your a noob this is a very common mistake. all LED pins are directional in that cluster, so power_led and hdd_led will have + and - that need to be mounted correctly. you also find speaker pins if you want internal speaker
it occurs... if you check the mainboard, you won't need ATM, you can easily find the pinout on the board near the pin cluster. most boards have this feature, but some unusual models lack it. It might be covered by SSD cooling plates or hidden inside the case. It's usually best to consult the manual directly, though that can be difficult when the board is inside a case.
I recall seeing the case buttons connected to the pins on the bottom of the motherboard. I'll look into it.