DIY Build is Not Posting

[Will Webster]

I have only the motherboard, RAM, PSU, and CPU connected.

An ASUS Z270E motherboard, two 8 gig sticks of G.Skill Trident Z RGB RAM (3000), Core i7 7700K, and a Rosewill 550W Photon PSU.  I can't get it to post.

 I checked with the motherboard manual and the two RAM sticks are in the appropriate DIM slots, but the RGB is not lighting up.

The Motherboard power LED is on as well as the on board RGB.

Any idea what the issue might be?

Thank you

Will

[zMeul]

you put that much muney in the system and bought that shit PSU?! mate ...

 

you seem to be lacking a CPU fan, mobos are most likely not to boot/POST without it

[BestPCBuilder2017]

3 hours ago, zMeul said:

you put that much muney in the system and bought that shit PSU?! mate ...

 

you seem to be lacking a CPU fan, mobos are most likely not to boot without it

It makes me worried that there isn't a CPU heatsink in that photo. >.>

[zMeul]

Just now, NCIX Lampy said:

It makes me worried that there isn't a CPU heatsink in that photo. >.>

it doesn't really matter, CPUs nowadays have serious protection and will throttle instantly

[Colin Donoghue]

try with one ram stick connected and double check to make sure everything is connected properly

[19_blackie_73]

 

5 minutes ago, zMeul said:

it doesn't really matter, CPUs nowadays have serious protection and will throttle instantly

though maybe asus implemented that there needs to be a cpu fan connected.

[zMeul]

Just now, 19_blackie_73 said:

though maybe asus implemented that there needs to be a cpu fan connected.

that was established in my 1st reply  and it's not just ASUS

[Will Webster]

On 4/26/2017 at 2:37 PM, NCIX Lampy said:

It makes me worried that there isn't a CPU heatsink in that photo. >.>

I wanted to use minimum components to post just to make sure that they work.  I don't think the system would be able to detect a heatsink even if there was one.  I do plan on getting a good cpu cooler though.

On 4/26/2017 at 2:29 PM, zMeul said:

you put that much muney in the system and bought that shit PSU?! mate ...

 

you seem to be lacking a CPU fan, mobos are most likely not to boot/POST without it

This isn't a bad power supply.  Since Linus primarily uses power supplies from sponsors, you probably haven't heard much about Rosewill power supplies.  It is highly rated, certified 80+ gold efficiency, and uses all Japanese capacitors.

[Jumper118]

On 4/26/2017 at 2:39 PM, zMeul said:

it doesn't really matter, CPUs nowadays have serious protection and will throttle instantly

LOL 

On 4/27/2017 at 6:59 AM, Will Webster said:

I wanted to use minimum components to post just to make sure that they work.  I don't think the system would be able to detect a heatsink even if there was one.  I do plan on getting a good cpu cooler though.

Wtf. You need a cpu cooler. It's a i7 not a i486. 

[Spenser1337]

12 minutes ago, Will Webster said:

I wanted to use minimum components to post just to make sure that they work.  I don't think the system would be able to detect a heatsink even if there was one.  I do plan on getting a good cpu cooler though.

Use the stock one?

 

 

[Jumper118]

4 minutes ago, Spenser1337 said:

Use the stock one?

 

 

7700k doesn't come with a stock cooler. Intel presume you have a brain if you buy a 7700k

[Spenser1337]

On 4/27/2017 at 7:17 AM, Jumper118 said:

7700k doesn't come with a stock cooler. Intel presume you have a brain if you buy a 7700k

I doubt they presume you have a brain they're probably just being cheap

 

at least with ryzen you get a competent stock cooler

[zMeul]

On 4/27/2017 at 7:04 AM, Will Webster said:

This isn't a bad power supply.  Since Linus primarily uses power supplies from sponsors, you probably haven't heard much about Rosewill power supplies.  It is highly rated, certified 80+ gold efficiency, and uses all Japanese capacitors.

Rosewill is a offbrand of NewEgg - it's not a recognised nor respected PSU manufacturer

Jap capacitors nor gold cert matter if/when the platform the PSU is built on is shit

[Jumper118]

On 4/27/2017 at 7:27 AM, Spenser1337 said:

I doubt they presume you have a brain they're probably just being cheap

 

at least with ryzen you get a competent stock cooler

Unless you get the 1700x 1800x or 1600x

[zMeul]

On 4/27/2017 at 7:27 AM, Spenser1337 said:

I doubt they presume you have a brain they're probably just being cheap

 

at least with ryzen you get a competent stock cooler

aren't you funny ...

a CPU cooler that can withstand overclocking of a K series CPU can go north of 50$ - you'd be screaming and kicking if Intel would've asked 50$ on top of the CPU

[Spenser1337]

20 minutes ago, zMeul said:

aren't you funny ...

a CPU cooler that can withstand overclocking of a K series CPU can go north of 50$ - you'd be screaming and kicking if Intel would've asked 50$ on top of the CPU

Isn't the 212 25$?

 

i also hope you understand it costs intel pennies to manufacture a cooler.

[zMeul]

Just now, Spenser1337 said:

Isn't the 212 25$?

212EVO is not suited for anything but very mild OC

[Spenser1337]

2 minutes ago, zMeul said:

212EVO is not suited for anything but very mild OC

I didn't say it was. I'm just saying intel could include something to boot with, especially since their products have such premiums 

[Will Webster]

On 4/27/2017 at 8:01 AM, zMeul said:

Rosewill is a offbrand of NewEgg - it's not a recognised nor respected PSU manufacturer

Jap capacitors nor gold cert matter if/when the platform the PSU is built on is shit

I would take you a little more seriously if you would give solid reasons why this Rosewill power supply is bad.  All you have said is that it is sh!t.  I doubt you have even tried it for yourself.

[zMeul]

Just now, Will Webster said:

I would take you a little more seriously if you would give solid reasons why this Rosewill power supply is bad.  All you have said is that it is sh!t.  I doubt you have even tried it for yourself.

I can't try one myself as those do not reach Europe

but, there are reviews around

[Will Webster]

8 minutes ago, zMeul said:

I can't try one myself as those do not reach Europe

but, there are reviews around

Which you seem to have not taken the time to read.  At least not any that were made in the past 4 years.

[Will Webster]

I got it to post now.  It turns out, the board must be connected to the front panel power switch to post.