PC turns on and off every 6 seconds or so..

[Naruto Uzumaki]

###Troubleshooting Help:

**What is your parts list? [Consider formatting your parts list.](http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/wiki/pcpp)**

[PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LVsDgL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LVsDgL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel - Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2vGkcf/intel-cpu-hh80562ph0568m) | $64.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**CPU Cooler** | [ARCTIC - Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VRPfrH/arctic-cooling-cpu-cooler-freezer7prorev2) | $18.28 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte - GA-P35-DS3L ATX LGA775 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZgtWGX/gigabyte-motherboard-gap35ds3l) |-
**Memory** | [OCZ - Gold 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2-800 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7PqdnQ/ocz-memory-ocz2g8002gk) |-
**Memory** | [OCZ - Gold 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2-800 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7PqdnQ/ocz-memory-ocz2g8002gk) |-
**Storage** | [Western Digital - Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LzrG3C/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10eacs) |-
**Case** | [DIYPC - P48-BK ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x4nG3C/diypc-case-p48bk) |-
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [StarTech - USB150WN1X1 USB 2.0 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/994gXL/startech-wireless-network-card-usb150wn1x1) | $11.63 @ Amazon 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$94.90**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2017-08-14 14:49 EDT-0400 |

 

**Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive.**

Computer constantly cycles on and off every 6 or so seconds. Never gets past boot. No graphics card has worked so far. (I doubt that the 5 GPUS I tried all failed)

 

**List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem.**

I removed and reinserted the CMOS battery, I change the RAM slots around, and I just recently replaced the power supply to see if that was the problem. Still no cigar. Could it be a motherboard short or something?

 

**Provide any additional details you wish below.**

I leave for college in 2 days and I seriously wanna fix this before then. 

[jkjoonas]

Remove all but one ram stick and try again?

[Gungpae]

Try booting it without the hard drive plugged in via SATA

[Versti]

Just now, Naruto Uzumaki said:

###Troubleshooting Help:

**What is your parts list? [Consider formatting your parts list.](http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/wiki/pcpp)**

[PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LVsDgL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LVsDgL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel - Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2vGkcf/intel-cpu-hh80562ph0568m) | $64.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**CPU Cooler** | [ARCTIC - Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VRPfrH/arctic-cooling-cpu-cooler-freezer7prorev2) | $18.28 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte - GA-P35-DS3L ATX LGA775 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZgtWGX/gigabyte-motherboard-gap35ds3l) |-
**Memory** | [OCZ - Gold 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2-800 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7PqdnQ/ocz-memory-ocz2g8002gk) |-
**Memory** | [OCZ - Gold 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2-800 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7PqdnQ/ocz-memory-ocz2g8002gk) |-
**Storage** | [Western Digital - Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LzrG3C/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10eacs) |-
**Case** | [DIYPC - P48-BK ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x4nG3C/diypc-case-p48bk) |-
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [StarTech - USB150WN1X1 USB 2.0 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/994gXL/startech-wireless-network-card-usb150wn1x1) | $11.63 @ Amazon 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$94.90**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2017-08-14 14:49 EDT-0400 |

 

**Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive.**

Computer constantly cycles on and off every 6 or so seconds. Never gets past boot. No graphics card has worked so far. (I doubt that the 5 GPUS I tried all failed)

 

**List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem.**

I removed and reinserted the CMOS battery, I change the RAM slots around, and I just recently replaced the power supply to see if that was the problem. Still no cigar. Could it be a motherboard short or something?

 

**Provide any additional details you wish below.**

I leave for college in 2 days and I seriously wanna fix this before then. 

try to unplug everything except the motherboard, so you can know if its about the MB or not, (do it on your own risk, i take no responsibility) 

[Naruto Uzumaki]

4 minutes ago, Gungpae said:

Try booting it without the hard drive plugged in via SATA

Okay I'll try that. 

[TacoSenpai]

11 minutes ago, Naruto Uzumaki said:

###Troubleshooting Help:

**What is your parts list? [Consider formatting your parts list.](http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/wiki/pcpp)**

[PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LVsDgL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LVsDgL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel - Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/2vGkcf/intel-cpu-hh80562ph0568m) | $64.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**CPU Cooler** | [ARCTIC - Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/VRPfrH/arctic-cooling-cpu-cooler-freezer7prorev2) | $18.28 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte - GA-P35-DS3L ATX LGA775 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZgtWGX/gigabyte-motherboard-gap35ds3l) |-
**Memory** | [OCZ - Gold 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2-800 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7PqdnQ/ocz-memory-ocz2g8002gk) |-
**Memory** | [OCZ - Gold 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2-800 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7PqdnQ/ocz-memory-ocz2g8002gk) |-
**Storage** | [Western Digital - Caviar Green 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LzrG3C/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10eacs) |-
**Case** | [DIYPC - P48-BK ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/x4nG3C/diypc-case-p48bk) |-
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [StarTech - USB150WN1X1 USB 2.0 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/994gXL/startech-wireless-network-card-usb150wn1x1) | $11.63 @ Amazon 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$94.90**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2017-08-14 14:49 EDT-0400 |

 

**Describe your problem. List any error messages and symptoms. Be descriptive.**

Computer constantly cycles on and off every 6 or so seconds. Never gets past boot. No graphics card has worked so far. (I doubt that the 5 GPUS I tried all failed)

 

**List anything you've done in attempt to diagnose or fix the problem.**

I removed and reinserted the CMOS battery, I change the RAM slots around, and I just recently replaced the power supply to see if that was the problem. Still no cigar. Could it be a motherboard short or something?

 

**Provide any additional details you wish below.**

I leave for college in 2 days and I seriously wanna fix this before then. 

Try infusing your chakra into the Motherboard.

 

Definitely sounds like a dead motherboard.  A way you can find out for sure is do what was said above and unplug everything (minus the psu and cpu) maybe put a MB speaker on it and turn it on and see what the beep code gives.  If its nothing and it keeps trying to boot the board is likely gone and needs to be replaced.

[Naruto Uzumaki]

3 minutes ago, Versti said:

try to unplug everything except the motherboard, so you can know if its about the MB or not, (do it on your own risk, i take no responsibility) 

How will I know that it works then? If it doesn't turn off? 

[Versti]

Just now, Naruto Uzumaki said:

How will I know that it works then? If it doesn't turn off? 

if the power supply stays on, then its not about the motherboard

[samcool55]

Take out everything except for PSU, mobo and CPU (also remove ram)

Turn it on, if it starts to beep at you the mobo should be fine, if it doesn't give a beep the mobo is likely dead.

[Naruto Uzumaki]

2 hours ago, jkjoonas said:

Remove all but one ram stick and try again?

I removed the ram and the beep codes told me it was a memory issue. Thank you kind sir.