Upgrade, shows no sign of any power.

[Anouthen]

So long story short, I decided to upgrade my Gateway computer for more gaming purposes. I don't know the exact mobo, or name product names as they aren't displayed.

I do have a

new 650 antec earthwatts PSU
EVGA superclocked GTX 560
and the Rosewill challenger case

What the issue I'm running into is I plug the PSU into the wall, and then proceed to flip the PSU switch at the back (beside the power cable.) And I'm getting absolutely no indication of any sort of power being received. The Antec PSU didn't come with a power cable, so I used the stock cable that originally came with the gateway build, which I'm certain works because it was in use this morning.

I've been through the checklist, and it follows like so:

CPU Power Cable = Yes.
Standoffs - Yes.
Video card Seated, and connected = yes.
Bent pins = No.
CPU fans = yes

Im a little unsure of the front power switches, but that's not really the issue at the moment

And just to make sure we're clear, there is absolutely no power at all, no fans nothing.

Please help!

signed

frustrated phil.

 

[Anouthen]

just an update, I tried the paperclip test on the PSU and the fan started, so I can rule that out. Anybody out there?! D:

 

[Kamab]

You should make sure the power supply is set to expect 110v AC input. Some PSUs have settings for different AC inputs (220/110V)

 

[Kamab]

Checking out that PSUs specs, it seems to take a universal 100V-240V input. Also, flipping the power switch on your PSU doesn't normally turn on a computer, it just turns on the PSU. You should make sure your signal cables that connect your mobo to your case power button are connected correctly and retry turning everything on.

 

[Anouthen]

Best answer selected by anouthen.

 

[Anouthen]

Thank you, I ended up figiting with cables forever, but managed to get it up and running