Solution - As @SkyNetRising pointed out in #6, I was plugging the power button into a similar looking but altogether wrong port.
TLR - Tried to fix a computer that was running poorly. Tried to change from SATA Hard Drive to SSD and change the case. Then tried to change MOBO, then tried a new PSU, then tried a new Processor. Now nothing will turn on.
PCPartPicker Part List
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $169.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | AMD Wraith Max 55.78 CFM CPU Cooler | $35.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $79.97 @ Amazon
Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2133 Memory |-
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $44.99 @ Adorama
Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB GAMING X Video Card | $159.99 @ B&H
Case | Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $44.99 @ Best Buy
Power Supply | EVGA BR 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $50.98 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $596.90
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| Total | $586.90
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-04 14:33 EDT-0400 |
View: https://imgur.com/a/UifBi1k
Imgur Album of Pics.
Video card is not pictured but was brand new in mid-January and still working when all of this started.
-The full story-
My wife's computer had been slowly losing performance until the point that it was 30 seconds to just load Chrome. It was (admittedly) a cheap Frankenstein machine of replaced parts from my other computer projects. I assumed the old hard drive was going bad so I bought a 500gb SSD to replace it, and since the case is old and beat I bought a new case for her as well. I had forgotten that the HD is only 3 years old and therein lies my first mistake. I no longer think it needed to be replaced.
I switched out the HD and the case and nothing would power on. I went through some troubleshooting and decided that the motherboard was old and since I hadn't been the MOST careful with it I assumed it finally gave up the ghost. I replaced it. After that didn't work, I replaced the PSU (original was only 400W) to make sure it was getting enough power. When THAT didn't work I figured the only thing left to replace was the processor, so I replaced it. Now the only thing left of the original build is the RAM. There are 2 Kingston 8gb sticks. I tried both of them individually in the A2 slot of the new motherboard. Nothing.
Here's the kicker. I put the original build back together and that wont power up now either. I've tried many different configurations of the new and old pieces and cases and I can't get power to run through any of these. No response.
I figure that at this point it has to be something I'm overlooking. It's been a few days and I'm more than frustrated.
Today I woke up and decided to go take everything apart and build a computer out of all the new stuff again. I paid attention to every screw and detail as far as I know. Here's the list of things I made sure to check before writing this.
There are metal risers separating the MoBo from the case. These are fitted with rubber gaskets as well.
1 RAM stick is seated properly and "clicked in" to the A2 spot as per MoBo documentation.
Power Supply was jumped with a paperclip. Fan turns so I assume it works.
24 Pin connector is seated properly and "Clicked In"
8 pin CPU connector is seated properly and "Clicked In"
Processor is seated properly, and the cooling fan is plugged in.
Powering up was tried without video card and with, without case fan connected and with.
PSU power switch is in the correct position and the power supply is plugged into a tested and working 20Amp outlet.
View: https://imgur.com/a/UifBi1k
<--Same album as above.
I'll add pictures and/or descriptions of old pieces if requested but I figure this is long enough already.
All I want to do is settle into quarantine and play World of Warcraft with my wife so I’m very open to any suggestion and this is my only goal today. I’m certain this is my fault and not the equipment.
Please and thank you.
EDIT: Spelling
Edit 2: Solution
TLR - Tried to fix a computer that was running poorly. Tried to change from SATA Hard Drive to SSD and change the case. Then tried to change MOBO, then tried a new PSU, then tried a new Processor. Now nothing will turn on.
PCPartPicker Part List
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $169.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler | AMD Wraith Max 55.78 CFM CPU Cooler | $35.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | ASRock B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $79.97 @ Amazon
Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-2133 Memory |-
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $44.99 @ Adorama
Video Card | MSI GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB GAMING X Video Card | $159.99 @ B&H
Case | Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case | $44.99 @ Best Buy
Power Supply | EVGA BR 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $50.98 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $596.90
| Mail-in rebates | -$10.00
| Total | $586.90
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-04 14:33 EDT-0400 |
View: https://imgur.com/a/UifBi1k
Imgur Album of Pics.
Video card is not pictured but was brand new in mid-January and still working when all of this started.
-The full story-
My wife's computer had been slowly losing performance until the point that it was 30 seconds to just load Chrome. It was (admittedly) a cheap Frankenstein machine of replaced parts from my other computer projects. I assumed the old hard drive was going bad so I bought a 500gb SSD to replace it, and since the case is old and beat I bought a new case for her as well. I had forgotten that the HD is only 3 years old and therein lies my first mistake. I no longer think it needed to be replaced.
I switched out the HD and the case and nothing would power on. I went through some troubleshooting and decided that the motherboard was old and since I hadn't been the MOST careful with it I assumed it finally gave up the ghost. I replaced it. After that didn't work, I replaced the PSU (original was only 400W) to make sure it was getting enough power. When THAT didn't work I figured the only thing left to replace was the processor, so I replaced it. Now the only thing left of the original build is the RAM. There are 2 Kingston 8gb sticks. I tried both of them individually in the A2 slot of the new motherboard. Nothing.
Here's the kicker. I put the original build back together and that wont power up now either. I've tried many different configurations of the new and old pieces and cases and I can't get power to run through any of these. No response.
I figure that at this point it has to be something I'm overlooking. It's been a few days and I'm more than frustrated.
Today I woke up and decided to go take everything apart and build a computer out of all the new stuff again. I paid attention to every screw and detail as far as I know. Here's the list of things I made sure to check before writing this.
There are metal risers separating the MoBo from the case. These are fitted with rubber gaskets as well.
1 RAM stick is seated properly and "clicked in" to the A2 spot as per MoBo documentation.
Power Supply was jumped with a paperclip. Fan turns so I assume it works.
24 Pin connector is seated properly and "Clicked In"
8 pin CPU connector is seated properly and "Clicked In"
Processor is seated properly, and the cooling fan is plugged in.
Powering up was tried without video card and with, without case fan connected and with.
PSU power switch is in the correct position and the power supply is plugged into a tested and working 20Amp outlet.
View: https://imgur.com/a/UifBi1k
<--Same album as above.
I'll add pictures and/or descriptions of old pieces if requested but I figure this is long enough already.
All I want to do is settle into quarantine and play World of Warcraft with my wife so I’m very open to any suggestion and this is my only goal today. I’m certain this is my fault and not the equipment.
Please and thank you.
EDIT: Spelling
Edit 2: Solution
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