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I really need help for this. This is my brothers pc. I know its old i but i just swapped in a q6600. Thank you if you help me. I know the picture is upside down, but just flip it please.

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Looks like the green says PWRSW for power switch.

 

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6 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Looks like the green says PWRSW for power switch.

 

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Oh. Ok

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12 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Looks like the green says PWRSW for power switch.

 

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The fans started to spin, but didnt boot. Not even to bios

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The monitor wont detect the Computer starting up. The fans spin, so obviously it shoud boot. it has an 11 year old proccesor, a q6600 with 2 old graphics cards. both wont work with it.

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19 minutes ago, Smiles4Miles said:

The fans started to spin, but didnt boot. Not even to bios

What motherboard are you using? Are you sure the cpu is in working condition?

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Just now, WoodenMarker said:

What motherboard are you using? Are you sure the cpu is in working condition?

I think the CPU works. He just bought it. he is using the p5gd1

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What are the full specs?

 

What happens if you try booting without any graphics cards, using the integrated GPU?

 

Does it post?

 

Can the power supply power on another system?

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Just now, Crunchy Dragon said:

What are the full specs?

 

What happens if you try booting without any graphics cards, using the integrated GPU?

 

Does it post?

 

Can the power supply power on another system?

q6600 asus en6600 amd r9250 350 watt power supply

no integrated. if there was i would have tried it

what does post mean?

and im not sure. im not taking apart my own pc to try. i spent hours on the cable management

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1 minute ago, Smiles4Miles said:

q6600 asus en6600 amd r9250 350 watt power supply

no integrated. if there was i would have tried it

what does post mean?

and im not sure. im not taking apart my own pc to try. i spent hours on the cable management

POSTing would be when it beeps on startup. The beep code will tell you what component is malfunctioning, if it can power on at all.

 

If you're unwilling to follow my advice to fix this problem, then I frankly cannot help you. A different power supply may yield different results.

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Just now, Crunchy Dragon said:

POSTing would be when it beeps on startup. The beep code will tell you what component is malfunctioning, if it can power on at all.

 

If you're unwilling to follow my advice to fix this problem, then I frankly cannot help you. A different power supply may yield different results.

2 short and very quick beeps.

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Just now, Smiles4Miles said:

2 short and very quick beeps.

Look the POST codes up in your motherboard's manual and see what they refer to.

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Just now, Smiles4Miles said:

also my normal pc, my daily driver always beeps once on startup

One beep means your system is normal.

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Just now, Crunchy Dragon said:

One beep means your system is normal.

oh ok

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3 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Look the POST codes up in your motherboard's manual and see what they refer to.

there is atcually no beep. it is the dvd drive starting

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Just now, Smiles4Miles said:

there is atcually no beep. it is the dvd drive starting

Try a different power supply.

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Just now, Crunchy Dragon said:

Try a different power supply.

but if the power supply didnt work, then why would the fans spin? just wondering

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Just now, Smiles4Miles said:

but if the power supply didnt work, then why would the fans spin? just wondering

The power supply may not be able to power on a system beyond fans and lights.

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Just now, Crunchy Dragon said:

The power supply may not be able to power on a system beyond fans and lights.

ohhh. i dont have an extra power supply, so should i get a cheap one just to see if it was the power supply, then go get a good quality one? or just go for good quality?

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Just now, Smiles4Miles said:

ohhh. i dont have an extra power supply, so should i get a cheap one just to see if it was the power supply, then go get a good quality one? or just go for good quality?

It'll be less expensive to just pull the one from your main rig, or use a friend's unit.

 

That way, you're not putting any money towards this until you actually figure out what the problem is.

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Just now, Crunchy Dragon said:

It'll be less expensive to just pull the one from your main rig, or use a friend's unit.

 

That way, you're not putting any money towards this until you actually figure out what the problem is.

ok. i guess ill pull from my rig. its a corsair vs 550

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14 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

It'll be less expensive to just pull the one from your main rig, or use a friend's unit.

 

That way, you're not putting any money towards this until you actually figure out what the problem is.

My dad says otherwise. I think your right. Is there anyway to test the wattage output of the power supply?

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1 minute ago, Smiles4Miles said:

My dad says otherwise. I think your right. Is there anyway to test the wattage output of the power supply?

What doesn't he agree with?

 

You'd need a multimeter for that.

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2 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

What doesn't he agree with?

 

You'd need a multimeter for that.

he thinks its the cpu. i know for a fact its not

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