First build, won't start

[chronikzzz]

so...I've been up for 30+ hours (not building, thats only been ~5hours) so let's just jump in

wanted to build a PC, bought everything today:

6600k, Asus z170-A. strixOC 1070, 16GB RAM @ 2400, EVGA 650 BQ, and a basic 212 evo to save a little on upfront cost all wrapped up in a neat little S340

 

as it's a first build, I'm not exactly a guru...had trouble with wiring etc but powered through the manual and feel like I figured it out

 

 

finally got all the cables etc 

plugged in the power, LED lit up for "pwr LED / pwr SW" 

switched the PC on, and nothing LED died off, but comes back after a while 

 

would love any help, as I refuse to sleep before I see some progress...I'm tired help a brotha out

 

[DisconnectedYT]

You didnt plug in the GPU power, its on the top right of your GPU.

[chronikzzz]

omg your'e a mad genius.

if you were in/near toronto I would kiss you

 

I guess 30+ hours of no sleep gets to you after all...wtf is wrong with me.

[NeoFrux]

It also looks like half of the 8-pin CPU cable is not fully plugged in; Not as big a game breaker as the PCI-E cable on the GPU, but it could affect system stability.

[chronikzzz]

had to get some sleep, just woke up

so far, I can't get it to post

everything powers up, etc....just no post. Went through several checklists of what to do (reseated RAM, tried only 1 stick, reseated all cables, etc)

also don't have a beeper, and won't be able to get one until tomorrow morning. 

[Watashi]

2 hours ago, chronikzzz said:

had to get some sleep, just woke up

so far, I can't get it to post

everything powers up, etc....just no post. Went through several checklists of what to do (reseated RAM, tried only 1 stick, reseated all cables, etc)

also don't have a beeper, and won't be able to get one until tomorrow morning. 

Did you press down on the processor while installing it? that could potentially damage your motherboard. Also I would re-do the front panel connectors 

[chronikzzz]

1 hour ago, Doomerson said:

Did you press down on the processor while installing it? that could potentially damage your motherboard. Also I would re-do the front panel connectors 

figured it out

took the whole thign apart again, 1 tiny bent pin...sigh

 

[NeoFrux]

6 hours ago, chronikzzz said:

figured it out

took the whole thign apart again, 1 tiny bent pin...sigh

 

Ouch. Able to get it back into shape?

[Watashi]

8 hours ago, chronikzzz said:

figured it out

took the whole thign apart again, 1 tiny bent pin...sigh

 

On your motherboard? And don't worry man, we've all made mistakes, those things are easy to break if you aren't careful!

[chronikzzz]

2 hours ago, Runefox said:

Ouch. Able to get it back into shape?

gonan try to unbend it today.....if not

there goes my budget and hello new motherboard I suppose. 

[NeoFrux]

Just now, chronikzzz said:

gonan try to unbend it today.....if not

there goes my budget and hello new motherboard I suppose. 

Yeah... Sadly, that's not at all covered under warranty.

[chronikzzz]

does this look salvageable to anyone? 

or should I go buy a motherboard and more weed and call it a day