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Quote from: FCTaiChi on July 24, 2011, 10:24:06 AM

Yeah, that would be fine if they only replace the one... but I'll take your advice again. I emailed a local guy about helping me fix it, so I'll stop by and check out which I really need to replace.

Again ty for all the help, I sent you half my btc, which is not a lot as you'll see.

That's perfectly OK, I would had been happy just for the fun of receiving my first non-mining BTC regardless of the amount Cheesy

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Yeah, that would be fine if they only replace the one... but I'll take your advice again. I emailed a local guy about helping me fix it, so I'll stop by and check out which I really need to replace.

Again ty for all the help, I sent you half my btc, which is not a lot as you'll see.

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Quote from: FCTaiChi on July 23, 2011, 11:30:58 PM

OK remounted cpu.
I noticed having the 4 pins at the end of the motherboard power connector on improperly, but fixing that didn't give me any better response.
Also I fixed the possible problem with the heat sink fan's motherboard mount.

Since I'm not seeing any way to tell which is the problem, do I send both back?

Probably the best option although the vendor will most likely only replace the faulty one. Alternatively if you know somebody nearby who has a spare motherboard that can take your CPU, you could verify with them first.

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OK remounted cpu.
I noticed having the 4 pins at the end of the motherboard power connector on improperly, but fixing that didn't give me any better response.
Also I fixed the possible problem with the heat sink fan's motherboard mount.

Since I'm not seeing any way to tell which is the problem, do I send both back?

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Quote from: FCTaiChi on July 23, 2011, 10:31:32 PM

I did that already, I had only motherboard, and power switch hooked up, and it powered down instantly. ATM I have the motherboard off the machine and in the box... as punishment for giving me such troubles. Banished I say!

Try remounting the CPU before you send it back for RMA, although it seems unlike a poor heatsink fit would stop the system.

To remove the CPU, use a flat head screw driver to turn the pins half a circle from the top, there should be a obvious notch where you can fit it in. Then you should be able to wiggle the heatsink off.

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I did that already, I had only motherboard, and power switch hooked up, and it powered down instantly. ATM I have the motherboard off the machine and in the box... as punishment for giving me such troubles. Banished I say!

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Quote from: FCTaiChi on July 23, 2011, 10:21:50 PM

Ok, I had never done that before and was balking at something new, but I tried it and the PSU does stay on, thanks so much! So I'm down to motherboard and processor (I think)

Sounds like your only recourse now is to dismount the motherboard and test outside the case. It's a pain but not much choices now.

It's things like this that make me get into the habit, if I'm assembling the PC myself, to do a quick test before mounting it. At least I know the parts are all working before they went in Cheesy

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Ok, I had never done that before and was balking at something new, but I tried it and the PSU does stay on, thanks so much! So I'm down to motherboard and processor (I think)

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Quote from: FCTaiChi on July 23, 2011, 05:57:30 PM

Ok tried it with nothing but power and power button connected to motherboard, still instant shut down.

that means psu, motherboard, or cpu?

Still possible to be either. Have you tried the PSU alone as I suggested?

If the motherboard's shorted, then connecting it to the motherboard will always shut it down.

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Ok tried it with nothing but power and power button connected to motherboard, still instant shut down.

that means psu, motherboard, or cpu?

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So I haven't been able to try any of your suggestions yet, but after messing with my heat sink fan, I noticed one of white pegs on the back is only half sticking out. I can't wiggle it, it still seems stable, but that's a little scary. it's this kind:
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Quote from: FCTaiChi on July 23, 2011, 10:19:00 AM

Well I didn't put in my PC speaker, so the beeping won't bug me.
I got the cooler master box and supply from newegg.
So I should unplug everything, fans and all?
I definitely agree that it seems like a short, I just am having a hard time thinking where it could be. I'm not missing any screws, the mounting posts seemed to go fine... but then again I've only installed a few motherboards.

Leave the CPU fan connected just to be safe although modern CPUs are quite immune to that problem and as long as you have a heatsink on it, a fan isn't even necessary for a short test run Cheesy

If it does the same shutdown thing even with this bare setup, the next thing to isolate is the PSU. Disconnect it from everything except the AC power and a normal case fan for easy indication but not necessary. Then use a wire or unbent a metal paper clip, connect Pin 14 (green wire) on the 24pin connector to any ground pin (black wire) can be on any of the PSU connectors. The PSU should start running, but if it does the shutdown thing again, then you've got a dud.

If the PSU is working, usually the next step unfortunately is to dismount the motherboard from the casing and see if it will work when placed on a non-conductive surface, the box it came in is usually good.

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Well I didn't put in my PC speaker, so the beeping won't bug me.
I got the cooler master box and supply from newegg.
So I should unplug everything, fans and all?
I definitely agree that it seems like a short, I just am having a hard time thinking where it could be. I'm not missing any screws, the mounting posts seemed to go fine... but then again I've only installed a few motherboards.

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Quote from: FCTaiChi on July 23, 2011, 01:32:57 AM

Ok, got it today, spent the day putting everything together, powered on, and it instantly powered down. Checked all the connections, reread manuals, made sure the heat fan sink was on solid.. hm, guess I'll try again in the morning.

That's usually a sign of the PSU cutting off due to a short (a screw got trapped unknowingly under the edge of the board for example) or overload. Quite unlikely for a decent 750W to be overloaded on just 1 or 2 GPU. But what's the brand/model?

Have you tried powering on WITHOUT any graphics card or memory? The motherboard should beeping annoying at you but at least this will eliminate the possibility of a short.

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Yeah, I have the +2 wires just hanging off into nowhere, I hope that isn't a problem.

A. I didn't see any pins on the processor. Also I'm not sure if I have any choice but to tighten it down. The lever only seems to let me use one pressure.

B. I'll go through the power connectors again, are there any that could be put on backward? I was very careful while installing, but just on the off chance.

RAM *seems* ok

Only expansion card is the video card, I don't see any physical settings (jumpers or?) that I would be able to change.

Heat sink kind of pops on, I'm not sure if I have any control over how tight it is.

Thanks a lot for your reply, I'll open it up soon and start working again.

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Quote from: gellimac on July 20, 2011, 09:50:20 AM

Quote from: phindus on July 20, 2011, 09:44:35 AM

In one of my rigs i run 4x5850@930MHz on a 750W PSU, so you should be fine.

can you tell me you memory / core clocks and voltage plz?

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There is only a couple 6950's that use a 6+8 power connector.

A. Do not OVERtighten heatsink, bends pins, bad makes it unstable.

B. Make sure power connectors are snug.

Make sure RAM is seated it can seem seated sometimes.

Check all Expansion card seatings.

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Heatsinks should be about finger tight, just snug

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Ok, got it today, spent the day putting everything together, powered on, and it instantly powered down. Checked all the connections, reread manuals, made sure the heat fan sink was on solid.. hm, guess I'll try again in the morning.

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Thank you, Morebitcoinsplease. I haven't built a computer for about 12 years. I was surprised at how few external changes I've come across.

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Quote from: phindus on July 20, 2011, 09:44:35 AM

In one of my rigs i run 4x5850@930MHz on a 750W PSU, so you should be fine.

can you tell me you memory / core clocks and voltage plz?

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