[SOLVED] New Gaming PC Build, i was trying to reattach a 8-Pin connector on my motherboard and now it wont turn on.

egeforce

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I went to re-attach my 8-pin into the motherboard because I was trying to organize the wires and when I tried to turn it on, nothing powers on anymore.

Did I knock something lose, shorted something? This sucks so much..

I really don't know what to do anymore..
I've also checked the back power switch.. I didn't touch anything else, i really dont udnerstand what happend.
Someone please help.

imgur.com/a/Nvd58p4

MOBO: AsRock B450 Pro 4
GFX: 1060 Geforce SC
CPU: Ryzen 5 2600
 
Solution
1.) I don't remember any PSU's with ATX12V connectors that have a '2nd' connector on that line...
2.) It looks like the one you're plugging into the ATX12V connector on the MB has that...
Now I can't find any exact pictures but the cables should be labeled... ATX is what goes into your motherboard and PCI-e should go into your graphics card. This PICTURE from Gigabyte - below - where it says Modular Design shows a better representation of what they look like. See how the ATX12V (CPU) is a 4 + 4 connector and that it. The PCI-e connector is a 6 + 2? And the PCIe cable itself has two connectors? This is to allow you (presuming you have enough power) to use that one cable to connect to 2 GPU's.

My guess is that you've got them...
1.) I don't remember any PSU's with ATX12V connectors that have a '2nd' connector on that line...
2.) It looks like the one you're plugging into the ATX12V connector on the MB has that...
Now I can't find any exact pictures but the cables should be labeled... ATX is what goes into your motherboard and PCI-e should go into your graphics card. This PICTURE from Gigabyte - below - where it says Modular Design shows a better representation of what they look like. See how the ATX12V (CPU) is a 4 + 4 connector and that it. The PCI-e connector is a 6 + 2? And the PCIe cable itself has two connectors? This is to allow you (presuming you have enough power) to use that one cable to connect to 2 GPU's.

My guess is that you've got them wrong, but hopefully you'll be able to connect them properly and everything will be fine... Worst case is you blew everything up...
 
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