Computer won't boot, first build.

[GamerGuy]

Hey guys, so I am building my first pc (http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3sZCE) and I think I am finished, connected most to all the cables, have everything installed but my computer just won't boot.

The fans don't spin, there are no lights from the case and inside the computer and no sign of power.

 

What things should I do/check if my computer isn't receiving power?

 

(The only cable I have connected to my wall is the power supply cable.)

 

Please help

[Shd0w2]

Did you remember to ground yourself

[venturizhou]

Ok lets start with the basics.

Is your power supply flipped to I

Is your CPU power cable plugged in?

[RelentlessAF]

Did you flip the switch to on? It looks like this "I" on the back of the PSU.

[nosirrah123]

Damn, that sucks. If NOTHING is happening then it's either the PSU, motherboard, or CPU. Make sure everything is plugged in and connected properly, and sacrifice a goat to GabeN. Good luck dude!

[GamerGuy]

Ok lets start with the basics.

Is your power supply flipped to I

Is your CPU power cable plugged in?

Yes, it is on I. 

I don't think I have a CPU power cable plugged in, how does it look like? Where do I plug it to? The only cpu cable I have plugged is the fan.

 

Did you flip the switch to on? It looks like this "I" on the back of the PSU.

I did.

 

Damn, that sucks. If NOTHING is happening then it's either the PSU, motherboard, or CPU. Make sure everything is plugged in and connected properly, and sacrifice a goat to GabeN. Good luck dude!

Any cable in particular I should check?

 

Did you remember to ground yourself

Was that a joke? lmao don't get it.                                 Not in the mood at all

[nosirrah123]

Yes, it is on I. 

I don't think I have a CPU power cable plugged in, how does it look like? Where do I plug it to? The only cpu cable I have plugged is the fan.

 

I did.

 

Any cable in particular I should check?

 

Was that a joke? lmao don't get it.                                 Not in the mood at all

Lol you'd have to have a pretty crazy CPU to turn on without power.

 

And grounding yourself refers to touching something metal to discharge static, because if you shock any unshielded pc component, it's dead.

[venturizhou]

Yes, it is on I. 

I don't think I have a CPU power cable plugged in, how does it look like? Where do I plug it to? The only cpu cable I have plugged is the fan.

 

I did.

 

Any cable in particular I should check?

 

Was that a joke? lmao don't get it.                                 Not in the mood at all

 

ok there should be a 4 or 8 pin plug somewhere on the motherboard, this is an example of a 4 pin

 

[GamerGuy]

Lol you'd have to have a pretty crazy CPU to turn on without power.

 

And grounding yourself refers to touching something metal to discharge static, because if you shock any unshielded pc component, it's dead.

I feel dumb now, haha.

 

ok there should be a 4 or 8 pin plug somewhere on the motherboard, this is an example of a 4 pin

 

I can't find that

 

Btw, people always say don't work on carpet, does that mean I shouldn't put my computer on a carpet or not to stand on a carpet while working on my pc

DANGIT

[Probenja]

Well because of your other topic, you need to connect the cables that came with your case to the motherboard so you can use the power button, etc...

[GamerGuy]

Well because of your other topic, you need to connect the cables that came with your case to the motherboard so you can use the power button, etc...

I connected all of them.

[0s4x]

Might be best if you can take a photo of your PC and post it here so we may be able to spot if you've missed a cable or not.

[GamerGuy]

Might be best if you can take a photo of your PC and post it here so we may be able to spot if you've missed a cable or not.

@Probenja @venturizhou @nosirrah123 

http://tinypic.com/r/2aenlo9/8

http://tinypic.com/r/2n6w67l/8

http://tinypic.com/r/qphtfs/8

http://tinypic.com/r/kdmpvl/8

[Fluffinator]

your cpu cable is plugged in from the first picture so that's out of the question.

[Fluffinator]

Can you take a close up of your power switch/reset connectors plugged in?

[GamerGuy]

Can you take a close up of your power switch/reset connectors plugged in?

Sure. are those the little single cables that are all grouped up?

[0s4x]

Sure. are those the little single cables that are all grouped up?

They're the ones usually located in the bottom right corner, below the SATA connectors, and yes most of them are individual wires.

[Fluffinator]

They're the ones usually located in the bottom right corner, below the SATA connectors, and yes most of them are individual wires.

They should say stuff like Power SW (Power Switch) should all be labeled and like he said.

[0s4x]

Also just noticed this thread pinned to the top of this forum: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/42440-readme-how-to-respond-to-a-no-post-or-no-power-up-situation/

[GamerGuy]

YABA DABA DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I FIXED IT

[0s4x]

What was it?

 

Edit: Also, YAY!

[GamerGuy]

What was it?

 

Edit: Also, YAY!

It was the power reset connector things that @Fluffinator just told me about! THANK YOU Fluffinator!!!

LoveLinusTT

[Fluffinator]

It was the power reset connector things that @Fluffinator just told me about! THANK YOU Fluffinator!!!

LoveLinusTT

No Prob glad to help enjoy your new PC