Paper clip test

[kingxcee]

im just wondering i just got brand new atx psu i plugged the psu alone turned it on only power to the motherboard the psu fan didn't turn on i email the makers of the psu i tried the paper clip test everything worked they tell me all of my components need to b plugged for the full power to b on i did that still nothing i don't have a video card maybe that's the reason but im getting 1 this month is there something im doing wrong or should i wait n see if the video card is the solution

 

[hunter315]

What power supply is it? There are some that dont start the fan up until a certain load level is reached.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Sections three and four of the sticky at the top of this forum, http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/288241-13-read-posting-buyer-guides-troubleshooting
just triplecheck all connections and ignore the bad advice given from tech support,
all you need from the psu is the 20+4pin and 4/8pin cpu line (and the power to gfx card if no onboard gfx)
and your front panel powerswitch plugged in (If no onboard powerbutton), post back any progress

I think your psu fan is duff though
Moto

 

[kingxcee]

atx 700watt raidmax psu its working now thanks

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Cool, any indication of what the actual issue was? or just magically decided to start working? might be a loose connection if the latter, be careful and keep an eye on things mate
Moto