Recent content by Matthew Magee

I have reset it using the jumper pins, I am in the process of replacing it though.

I think I found the solution, I was talking to a Computer Science major friend of mine, he mentioned testing just the RAM, CPU, Motherboard and PSU, which I did. No boot-up to BIOS, and no short circuiting, so we think it is just a bad motherboard.

I can't even install an OS, I tried it.

Since I am using a laptop as my main computer at this point, I cannot install any drivers to even recognize my laptop's motherboard, therefore cannot get any OS on the hard-drive.

New setup

I have the same issue, I have a new CPU, so that rules that out. It's a Intel I3 3220. My hard-drive has no drivers at all, would that affect it?

I tried putting old laptop hard drives into my new desktop, I can't get any drivers on at all. Neither motherboard will recognize they are there... Ideas?

I think I should be fine, I'm using an Intel i3-3220, MSI H61M-P31/W8, along with basic RAM and no GPU.

Well then... looks like I am not taking advice from my Comp Sci major brother again. I use a standard Intel I3, low quality motherboard, along with no GPU and only one hard-drive, so I think I may be fine until I get more money for upgrades.

Thanks for the replies, I ordered a new PSU (link below). I obtained the PSU from a brother after he downgraded since he did not need that much power. Thanks again! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817170012

It looks fine, try looking at replacing that Razer Keyboard, try a mechanical keyboard, they last longer and are usually higher quality overall. Just a suggestion, plus it can save you some extra cash.

I went to test my PSU (Xtreme Gear 800W ATX Power Supply model XG-P800) with my Coolmax PC/SPS/ Tester. All of the lights except the +3.3v and the -5v lights are on. My computer will turn on for about 5-10 seconds, with no signal to the monitor or any peripherals. After that it will shut off for...