Missing psu cables? maybe not

[Kaspersome]

So while following this build tutorial 

 

 

I realized that i have a few cables missing... 1. HD audio cable.. 2. USB connector. Are thes required?? Because i kinda want to be able to use a headset and my usb’s! Do i have to buy them seperately? My psu is the corsair cx 2017 450. Next, im trying to turn in my pc without a case, and i cant figure out how. Everything is plugged in securely and i cant seem to turn it on. How does one do this?

[minibois]

There are no HD audio or USB connectors on a PSU. Those go from your case to your motherboard and thus should be somewhere on your case. Same for the front panel connectors, like power, reset, etc. So if you're building outside your case for now, you are not dealing with those cables yet.

 

To turn on the PC without a case, short these two pins together using a screwdriver or similar metal object:

[Kaspersome]

Just now, minibois said:

There are no HD audio or USB connectors on a PSU. Those go from your case to your motherboard and thus should be somewhere on your case. Same for the front panel connectors, like power, reset, etc. So if you're building outside your case for now, you are not dealing with those cables yet.

 

To turn on the PC without a case, short these two pins together using a screwdriver or similar metal object:

thanks so much

[Kaspersome]

6 minutes ago, minibois said:

There are no HD audio or USB connectors on a PSU. Those go from your case to your motherboard and thus should be somewhere on your case. Same for the front panel connectors, like power, reset, etc. So if you're building outside your case for now, you are not dealing with those cables yet.

 

To turn on the PC without a case, short these two pins together using a screwdriver or similar metal object:

sadly even with these tips i tried and nothing is turning on? what could be the problem. I made sure my psu is on

 

 

 

 

maybe this could help? is anything wrong with my motherboard???

[19_blackie_73]

1.) Plug the display cable into the gpu

2.) does  the gpu hhave a power cable connected? Hard to see

3.) whats your exact cpu and motherboard?

[NineEyeRon]

2 minutes ago, Kaspersome said:

maybe this could help? is anything wrong with my motherboard???

-sniiiiiip-

 

Did it shrink in the wash?

[minibois]

2 minutes ago, Kaspersome said:

sadly even with these tips i tried and nothing is turning on? what could be the problem. I made sure my psu is on

 

maybe this could help? is anything wrong with my motherboard???

You're shorting these two pins, right?

 

By shorting the pins, I mean using a screwdriver to touch both the pins at the same time.

Make sure the PSU is plugged into an active power outlet too.

 

Also, plug the display cable into the GPU.

 

Does it just not show display, or do the fans also not turn on?

[Kaspersome]

1 minute ago, 19_blackie_73 said:

1.) Plug the display cable into the gpu

2.) does  the gpu hhave a power cable connected? Hard to see

3.) whats your exact cpu and motherboard?

my mobo is a b450 pro, my cpu is a ryzen 2600. the only cable i have plugged in my gpu is the PCIe cable. in the top

[Kaspersome]

1 minute ago, minibois said:

You're shorting these two pins, right?

 

By shorting the pins, I mean using a screwdriver to touch both the pins at the same time.

Make sure the PSU is plugged into an active power outlet too.

 

Also, plug the display cable into the GPU.

 

Does it just not show display, or do the fans also not turn on?

the fans are not turning on and ill switch my hdmi over to the gpu. also yes those two cables

[Kaspersome]

im gonna try a video... here maybe this can be more accurate.

 

 

 

edit: switching the hdmi did not help.

[minibois]

12 minutes ago, Kaspersome said:

im gonna try a video... here maybe this can be more accurate.

Try a different screwdriver. It's possible yours it not metal at the end and thus not bridging the connection.

Something else metal will also work, like tweezer or even a kitchenknife. As long as something metal is touch both pins at the same time. Try to hold it to those pins for a couple sec too.

 

The cooler looks like it is not properly mounting. Did you screw in one side completely before starting to screw the other side? If so, unscrew the one side a bit, hold down the cooler and make sure the side that is loose is screw in at least a little bit. That way you can actually put even pressure on it.

[Kaspersome]

1 minute ago, minibois said:

Try a different screwdriver. It's possible yours it not metal at the end and thus not bridging the connection.

Something else metal will also work, like tweezer or even a kitchenknife. As long as something metal is touch both pins at the same time. Try to hold it to those pins for a couple sec too.

 

The cooler looks like it is not properly mounting. Did you screw in one side completely before starting to screw the other side? If so, unscrew the one side a bit, hold down the cooler and make sure the side that is loose is screw in at least a little bit. That way you can actually put even pressure on it.

i will try this and give you feedback in a sec.

[Kaspersome]

14 minutes ago, minibois said:

Try a different screwdriver. It's possible yours it not metal at the end and thus not bridging the connection.

Something else metal will also work, like tweezer or even a kitchenknife. As long as something metal is touch both pins at the same time. Try to hold it to those pins for a couple sec too.

 

The cooler looks like it is not properly mounting. Did you screw in one side completely before starting to screw the other side? If so, unscrew the one side a bit, hold down the cooler and make sure the side that is loose is screw in at least a little bit. That way you can actually put even pressure on it.

it was my screw driver!! thanks i guess it was the wrong material. Something so simple.

 

 

edit: still not getting video tho???

 

 

[minibois]

12 minutes ago, Kaspersome said:

it was my screw driver!! thanks i guess it was the wrong material. Something so simple.

Are you using the i3 8100 CPU?

If so, I would recommend just trying the motherboard HDMI real quick. No, that shouldn't work. The motherboard should switch to the dedicated GPU and thus have that give sound, but doesn't hurt to try, or try with a different display.

[Kaspersome]

2 minutes ago, minibois said:

Are you using the i3 8100 CPU?

If so, I would recommend just trying the motherboard HDMI real quick. No, that shouldn't work. The motherboard should switch to the dedicated GPU and thus have that give sound, but doesn't hurt to try, or try with a different display.

ill try as soon as i get the chance, does it matter if it only works on the motherboard? Clearly the gpu is on as well so that’s not the problem. Also i re screwed the cpu fan, it helped a lot so no more slack with that!

[minibois]

5 minutes ago, Kaspersome said:

ill try as soon as i get the chance, does it matter if it only works on the motherboard? Clearly the gpu is on as well so that’s not the problem. Also i re screwed the cpu fan, it helped a lot so no more slack with that!

If the screen does turn on when connected to the motherboard, you will have to troubleshoot the GPU. As I said, that should not happen, but it's just a sanity check at this point.

But I would try a GPU reseat to be sure too.

[Kaspersome]

2 minutes ago, minibois said:

If the screen does turn on when connected to the motherboard, you will have to troubleshoot the GPU. As I said, that should not happen, but it's just a sanity check at this point.

But I would try a GPU reseat to be sure too.

a gpu reset, what would that be? reseat meaning just to take it out and back in?

[Kaspersome]

1 hour ago, minibois said:

If the screen does turn on when connected to the motherboard, you will have to troubleshoot the GPU. As I said, that should not happen, but it's just a sanity check at this point.

But I would try a GPU reseat to be sure too.

everything seems to be working, just wanted let you know i really appreciate your time and effort minibois.

[minibois]

10 hours ago, Kaspersome said:

a gpu reset, what would that be? reseat meaning just to take it out and back in?

Yup, reseat would just be taking the card out and slotting it back in.

9 hours ago, Kaspersome said:

everything seems to be working, just wanted let you know i really appreciate your time and effort minibois.

That's great

Glad you were able to fix it! 

 

Have fun with your PC!