new build not starting

[zorgbot]

Hey guys. I have never seen this before. The system boots up. I'm able to get the loading screen for the windows install off of the optical drive. Then it suddenly shuts off. now I am unable to start the system. The power light on the gpu is on. But the power button light is off. When you press the power button there is no response.

I have reassessed the connections for the power light, reset sw and etc.

Any help is appreciated.

H97 pc mate
I7 4970k
gtx 980
2x 4gb 2133 ddr3
optical drive
ssd 240gb
hdd 1tb
h100i cooling unit

 

[NassimHC]

I would guess it is a problem with the motherboard or PSU since the system boots. Is there anyway you can check what your psu is supplying? Voltmeter maybe?

 

[mcnumpty23]

dont try to load windows--go straight to bios and check cpu temp if you get it to start

to try to restart it--disconnect mains power and 24 pin motherboard plug--press on/off button couple of times

plug back in mains and 24 pin---then see if it starts

 

[PapaWood]

What model is your PSU? Didn't see it listed.

 

[mcnumpty23]

since it started then shut down first thing i would suspect is cpu overheating due to h100i not working or installed wrongly

the psu shouldnt really be be under much load installing windows

 

[PapaWood]

Depending if the PSU is insufficient or very very cheap quality. who knows. Though he is right you need to monitor temps first before going crazy. I'd still like to know about the PSU

 

[mcnumpty23]

yeah--i wasnt ruling out the psu--but first thing i always do on a new build or new cpu heatsink is straight in the bios to see temps are ok before installing windows etc

just seemed like cpu overheating might be the reason--especially if never installed a closed loop cooler before

 

[PapaWood]

We will have to wait for him to report back, my impression is that now it wont turn on/boot period.

 

[mcnumpty23]

We will have to wait for him to report back, my impression is that now it wont turn on/boot period.

yeah thats why i suggested

to try to restart it--disconnect mains power and 24 pin motherboard plug--press on/off button couple of times

plug back in mains and 24 pin---then see if it starts

my asus board sometimes refuses to start and that always cures it

off out shortly but maybe they will reply before then

 

[zorgbot]

Ya. So the computer is unresponsive. If you push the power button. No response. it isn't a heat issue. It wasn't running long enough for that and after letting it sit for the night it is still unresponsive. I would anticipate the fans to spin at least if it was that.

 

[zorgbot]

The psu is a Silverstone 600w strider plus

 

[PapaWood]

That is a good PS, do you happen to know if it has a test button? Or do you have a PSU tester by the off chance? some a test button in the back, have you tried a different outlet? does the fan even on the PSU work?

Sounds like if none of the above options work that PSU went bad.

 

[zorgbot]

Just tested the psu. it's Meeting all the power requirements.

Thinking it may be a faulty mother board. Fans don't spin.

 

[mcnumpty23]

which fans dont spin?