So I'm not entirely sure if the problem I'm having is actually with my motherboard, but that would be my first guess.
About 2 months ago, I decided that I didn't have a good enough processor, which was the Xeon W3550, so I decided to get I new one. The one I chose to get was the AMD FX-8350 (not a huge upgrade, I know)
I ordered a compatible motherboard, the msi 970 gaming, and a better power supply than what I have. Firstly, I accidentally ordered the wrong processor... I saw one for about $10 cheaper, and decided, okay, I'll get that one instead. I somehow didn't notice that I was ordering the FX 6300 instead, and didn't realize that that's what it was until it arrived. And the website didn't accept returns...
After I realized that, I died a little bit inside, then put everything away, up until now. I had everything put in the computer, the new mobo, new cpu (it's still compatible), new power supply, and all the old stuff. I plug it in, and the power supply starts for about half a second, and then stops. Afterwards it won't start at all. I've quadruple-checked, and everything is plugged into the motherboard correctly.
I'm assuming that it's a problem with the motherboard, because if it were the power supply, it wouldn't turn on at all. I thought that maybe the system panel connectors were in wrong, and that's why the power button wouldn't work, but they're plugged in correctly,
It's not a huge deal, since there's almost no difference between the w3550 and FX 6300 in performance, but I'd still like to get it working.
About 2 months ago, I decided that I didn't have a good enough processor, which was the Xeon W3550, so I decided to get I new one. The one I chose to get was the AMD FX-8350 (not a huge upgrade, I know)
I ordered a compatible motherboard, the msi 970 gaming, and a better power supply than what I have. Firstly, I accidentally ordered the wrong processor... I saw one for about $10 cheaper, and decided, okay, I'll get that one instead. I somehow didn't notice that I was ordering the FX 6300 instead, and didn't realize that that's what it was until it arrived. And the website didn't accept returns...
After I realized that, I died a little bit inside, then put everything away, up until now. I had everything put in the computer, the new mobo, new cpu (it's still compatible), new power supply, and all the old stuff. I plug it in, and the power supply starts for about half a second, and then stops. Afterwards it won't start at all. I've quadruple-checked, and everything is plugged into the motherboard correctly.
I'm assuming that it's a problem with the motherboard, because if it were the power supply, it wouldn't turn on at all. I thought that maybe the system panel connectors were in wrong, and that's why the power button wouldn't work, but they're plugged in correctly,
It's not a huge deal, since there's almost no difference between the w3550 and FX 6300 in performance, but I'd still like to get it working.
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