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Newly built PC won't start up

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  • 04-04-2008 3:24pm
    #1
    kingofbeers
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I just built my pc but as soon as i switch it on there is a constant loud whining noise and it wont start up. any suggestions. thanks in advance.


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    #2
    sebastianlieken
    Registered Users Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭sebastianlieken


    can you be a bit more specific? whats making the whining noise?...a fan?...the hdd?

    jus ensure you have power going to everything -> cpu, motherboard, grafix card, hard drive(s), optical drive (s)

    to troubleshoot a little, you can try turning youre pc on with just the ABSOLUTE essentials, then add on more componants bit by bit. the problem will reveal itself


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    kingofbeers
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭kingofbeers


    hi got rid of whining noise it was graphics card thanks but it will not start up.here is nothing on screen it stays in idle mode. it dosent sound like even the hard drive is starting and i checked hard drive cable(ide) and it looks good. i also removed cmos battery for while and replaced it - nothing.


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    zonEEE
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,554 ✭✭✭zonEEE


    Sounds like you might need a better psu. Whats the specs of the pc


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    kingofbeers
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭kingofbeers


    hi,
    this is my specs.

    Zalman 850W ULTRA QUIET PSU

    QuietPC SCYTHE Ninja-Plus Heatpipe

    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz S775

    OCZ Technology 2X2GBKIT REAPER 240PIN PC2-6400 DDR2 800MHZ

    XFX GeForce 8800GT 512MB DDR3 PCIE Dual DVI TV 600/1.8

    Antec 900 gamer case.


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    Deliverance XXV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭Deliverance XXV


    PSU is definitely OK power wise.
    It is more than likely a loose cable or something not seated properly.
    It sounds like graphics card is not in properly.
    Try all the usuals;
    Reseating RAM in different combinations and amounts.
    Check and double check all cables.

    If all that don't work you can try putting in spare parts to eliminate/isolate the problem. Eg. Get a loan of some parts from a friend and swap with yours, one at a time, to see where the problem lies.


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