Recent content by docjack

Assuming I had 2 DOA parts from a 4-component purchase, how likely is it for that to happen? I wonder if I would have won the lottery if I bought the lottery instead on the day I bought my parts lol.

Ok here's another interesting situation. Boy am I lucky! So I got the motherboard exchanged. It was deemed to be DOA by the seller as they can't get it to work too (same problem - turns on then off). I got them to test the new motherboard on the spot and it worked and posted. Great! Once I got...

Just tried all USB ports, all can be connected smoothly. Yes, I have checked and verified that the CPU fan is connected to the CPU_FAN header. At this point, I feel like I've done all I can do try and diagnose the problem. I'll have to give the seller a call and see what they say.

I'm not sure what to look for in USB ports (in the rear I/O panel) that might short the motherboard, but from what I can see, all USB ports appear to be normal. Yes, I gently touched and immediately removed the screwdriver once the motherboard powers on. I can't check bent pins in the CPU...

Suppose a short occurs, where would it most likely to occur? I don't think it would be a thermal shutdown though, seems very unlikely. I am using the stock CPU heatsink. It should be properly installed, with all center pins all the way through (level with the "outer casing" under the motherboard).

Yes, both the 4-pin and 24-pin are securely connected to the motherboard. I shorted the Power Switch pins with a screwdriver to turn it on. Update: I just tested the PSU with the paperclip test and the PSU fans did in fact spin. This rules out PSU as the faulty unit.

@sadams04, I have checked and verified that the CPU is compatible with the motherboard. @cTs, they are all brand new parts. I don't really know what you're talking about but I did not see anything out of ordinary with a simple inspection at the rear I/O panel. I will try the paperclip test if I...

CPU: i5-4460 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85N Phoenix PSU: CoolerMaster G550M I collected all my parts today and after 6+ hours of tinkering, the PC is unable to POST. There are no beeps as the motherboard does not have an internal speaker/mini buzzer. Below are steps I have taken to attempt to...

Noted. I'll keep an eye out for that, thank you for replying!

I'll email LG and see what they say.

Monitor: LG 23MP75HM-P A laptop is powering the monitor via HDMI. There is a loud buzzing/static sound when I plug my headphone into the headphone jack of the monitor. If I plug the headphone into the laptop's headphone jack, there is no buzzing/static sound and there is no audio as well (audio...

I see, so now it's between i3-4160 and i5-4460. Is there any reason for me to take the i5-4460 over the i3-4160, considering the price difference of $100*? *To illustrate how much $100 is, $100 here can buy another 8GB of RAM.

What if I will never play the latest and greatest games? I think I will only ever play Dota 2 and a tiny bit of Civ5 & The Sims 4. Given this fact, would you still recommend i3 and better?

My current parts list: CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($247.00) Motherboard: MSI B85I Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($98.00) Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($92.00) Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased) Video...

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