problemo #1

[Rossco]

so, when I try and boot up my pc nothing happens... then psu fan begins to spin and the power button and kraken x60 lights are on, on the motherboard. when I try turn the pc on however NOTHING HAPPENS??

and suggestions what to do?

specs are in sig

[djdanster]

Could be RAM, could be graphics card. Those are the two most likely I'd imagine.

 

Take out your 780 if you haven't already and plug the display into the mobo.

 

If that still fails to post then take the RAM sticks out one at a time (assuming you have 2x4GB).

[legopc]

did you read this

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/40334-read-before-asking-for-help/

[Rossco]

Could be RAM, could be graphics card. Those are the two most likely I'd imagine.

 

Take out your 780 if you haven't already and plug the display into the mobo.

 

If that still fails to post then take the RAM sticks out one at a time (assuming you have 2x4GB).

I've already taken out the ram and gpu,no luck there

[Rossco]

did you read this

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/40334-read-before-asking-for-help/

I don't have an operating system, there is no error message, and to answer your question, no I didn't

[Talsyrius]

Did you plug the power connector to the cpu as well (top left)? Forgot that one once... 

[djdanster]

I've already taken out the ram and gpu,no luck there

 

Well you'd need to have one stick in still. So if it's 2x4GB then swap them out one at a time, it's unlikely both would have gone at the same time.

 

Next step would be to unplug any unnecessary components such as HDD's, optical etc, just to narrow down the issue.

[Rossco]

Did you plug the power connector to the cpu as well (top left)? Forgot that one once...

yep all the connectors are plugged in

[Rossco]

Well you'd need to have one stick in still. So if it's 2x4GB then swap them out one at a time, it's unlikely both would have gone at the same time.

 

Next step would be to unplug any unnecessary components such as HDD's, optical etc, just to narrow down the issue.

I don't have any unnecessary components plugged in tbh.. a hdd which has no power and that's it

[djdanster]

I don't have any unnecessary components plugged in tbh.. a hdd which has no power and that's it

 

Do you have the speaker header plugged into the mobo? If so, then see if you can get a beep error code when powering on. If you don't have the speaker, take a look in the mobo retail box and see if it's tucked away somewhere inside there.

[Talsyrius]

Could it be a monitor issue? 

[Rossco]

Do you have the speaker header plugged into the mobo? If so, then see if you can get a beep error code when powering on. If you don't have the speaker, take a look in the mobo retail box and see if it's tucked away somewhere inside there.

there's no speaker in the box..

[Rossco]

Could it be a monitor issue?

nope, there's no fans spinning or anything so I'm guessing it's pc related

[djdanster]

Does the water pump on the Kraken start?

[Rossco]

Does the water pump on the Kraken start?

I don't think so no...

[djdanster]

I don't think so no...

 

I'm guessing you've checked the power pins on the board for the water pump? I'd imagine there's a failsafe especially with a 4770k.

[Rossco]

I'm guessing you've checked the power pins on the board for the water pump? I'd imagine there's a failsafe especially with a 4770k.

I changed the pump to the optional cpu header, when I turn the pc on the debug led just flashes then goes off, what could his be?

[djdanster]

I changed the pump to the optional cpu header, when I turn the pc on the debug led just flashes then goes off, what could his be?

 

It would be motherboard dependant. Check the manual for the mobo. How many flashes?

[djdanster]

http://download.gigabyte.ru/manual/mb_manual_g1.sniper-m5_e.pdf

[Rossco]

It would be motherboard dependant. Check the manual for the mobo. How many flashes?

it's not a debug flash, it's more like it goes on then goes off again

[djdanster]

it's not a debug flash, it's more like it goes on then goes off again

 

So are you saying that's what normally happens when you boot up when it functions properly?  If that's not the case, then that flashing would be an error code it's giving. Just one flash?

 

Unfortunately, Gigabyte's server is stupendously slow so I'm struggling to download the manual.

[Rossco]

So are you saying that's what normally happens when you boot up when it functions properly?  If that's not the case, then that flashing would be an error code it's giving. Just one flash?

 

Unfortunately, Gigabyte's server is stupendously slow so I'm struggling to download the manual.

I'm trying to post the system, and when I press the power button the psu fan begins spinning and the debug led flashes once and stays off permanently until I turn the system off from the psu and back on and repeat that. Idk if I've fcked something when sleeving the power supply or if it's a motherboard error...

[djdanster]

I'm trying to post the system, and when I press the power button the psu fan begins spinning and the debug led flashes once and stays off permanently until I turn the system off from the psu and back on and repeat that. Idk if I've fcked something when sleeving the power supply or if it's a motherboard error...

 

Going back to basics here, but stay with me.... Make sure 100% all connections are in properly, such as the 20+4 pin mobo connection.

[Rossco]

Going back to basics here, but stay with me.... Make sure 100% all connections are in properly, such as the 20+4 pin mobo connection.

all connections are in, there is obviously some communication between the psu and mobo as the psu is turning on and there are light on the motherboard

[djdanster]

all connections are in, there is obviously some communication between the psu and mobo as the psu is turning on and there are light on the motherboard

 

Right, but it might be getting some power, but not enough to fully boot up. For example, you could have the 20 pin in, but not the 4 pin. It'll still light up, but it won't post.

 

However, assuming all power connections are in securely, I'll move onto the next most likely components.

 

Is your motherboard grounded properly with the risers? Have you overclocked your cpu? I'm guessing you've at least looked into it as you have the k edition .