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Did you connect the CPU power connector (I had the same and then I saw I forgot to do that)

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Did you connect the CPU power connector (I had the same and then I saw I forgot to do that)

CPU power connector? Like from the kraken?

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Tried bridging the front panel power pins?

How do I do that?

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How do I do that?

Bridge the power pins with something metal. A key tends to work well. It's the two pins where the power switch front connectors go. 

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Yes it's a Square of 2x2 pins for you above the heatsink above the CPU socket (sometimes 8 pins)

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Yes it's a Square of 2x2 pins for you above the heatsink above the CPU socket (sometimes 8 pins)

Unrelated. How would the fan controller know to turn on if it's not connected to the motherboard? I don't think it's connected.

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Unrelated. How would the fan controller know to turn on if it's not connected to the motherboard? I don't think it's connected.

It isn't for the fan, it's to deliver power to the CPU.

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It isn't for the fan, it's to deliver power to the CPU.

I don't see it. Is it on this model of motherboard?

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I don't see it. Is it on this model of motherboard?

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I do have those plugged. I have them plugged into two different 8 pin ports on my PSU. Is that too much power? Also is there a way to run diagnostics or something.

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I do have those plugged. I have them plugged into two different 8 pin ports on my PSU. Is that too much power? Also is there a way to run diagnostics or something.

Then I don't know what the problem is, sorry.

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Then I don't know what the problem is, sorry.

Well, I guess I'm fucked.

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Well, I guess I'm fucked.

Can you maybe send some pictures?

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Help would be beyond appreciated.

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Help would be beyond appreciated.

 

1. Start from the basics, make sure you have everything connected correctly.  Chances are that you might have left something disconnected or improperly connected (hopefully if this is the case it hasn't caused any damage).

 

2. I am looking at your photos, can you tell me how many power cables are connected between the PSU and motherboard? 1x 24 pin and 1x 8 pin? I don't think you need to connect another 1x 4 pin unless you plan to OC.

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Yeah, so I have 1x24 pin, one 8 pin, and one 4 to 8 pin

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Yeah, so I have 1x24 pin, one 8 pin, and one 4 to 8 pin

 

Disconnect the 4 to 8 pin, you don't need it.  I also have an MSi motherboard, that has a similar amount of power connectors.  But I only need to connect the 24 pin and 1x 8 pin, the additional 4pin is only if you are seriously going to OC, only if you are trying to set OC records.

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Disconnecting the extra power is not going to help you, so keep it plugged.

 

Are you sure there are not shorts? MB standoffs in place?

Is the PSU confirmed working properly?

 

Best guess would be the MB is defective since it doesn't react at all.

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I usually build my PC outside on the motherboard first with all components to test it. If it has problems I remove everything non-essential to find the culprit. But that's not helpful to you right now.

 

In your case it does indeed sound like a PSU problem. As mentioned before, you can short the power pins on the motherboard. I found a PDF of your manual and the front panel pin layout looks like this:

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What I normally do is grab my pocket knife and connect the two Power Switch pins (6 and 8) with the tip of the knife. 

 

But to be honest, I kind of doubt that's the culprit as the manual states that there is some sort of "Easy install" header, which looking at your pictures seems to be what you have used. Also, because you are using the built-in motherboard power button, which should do the same as the shorting with the knife, but it never hurts to try.

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On a final note, thank you for your many and high quality pictures, it sure makes troubleshooting easier!

 

edit: Maybe move the second RAM stick to the DIMM2 port, taken from the layout and the channel list:

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#1: I'd take the "remove GPU + use only 1 x DDR4 and try again" route.

 

#2:  I couldn't find that exact Kingston (HX421C14FBK2/16) DDR4 from MSI's Memory & OC Memory Support lists. Partpicker's list has it, but If that

was my money, I personally would've chosen one of the many DDR4s that MSI have tested, just to be safe. But - Not my money, not my problem.

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