At first I plugged everything in like a noob would, and when I turned it on, there was no activity, and something blew and magic smoke rose. Everything was closed so I couldn't tell where it came from. I can only say that it rose from the top fan, and rose right after it blew, so it looked like it came from the fan, but it probably didn't.
mobo
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
cpu
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
case
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
psu
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
ok, here's what I have:
upon inspection, no one part shows any signs of dmg (no burn mark, etc) the motherboard and cpu both look fine.
after that I started over and plugged only these in:
connected:
12 v
power connector
fans
The motherboard, psu, and cpu are mounted on the case.
the results:
No activity, no noise (no fan activity)
power light lights up on motherboard, and a distinct smell begins to appear. I turn it off before it gets worse.
With a tech friend on the line, he helped me through it so I didn't make any mistakes. He thinks that its either the motherboard or the psu. The motherboard seems to be getting power, ie the blue power led turns on, but doesn't seem to be supplying power to the rest. Hes on the line, and cant see himself, so he wants a second opinion before he stars advising what to send back, what do you guys think?
mobo
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
cpu
Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
case
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
psu
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies
ok, here's what I have:
upon inspection, no one part shows any signs of dmg (no burn mark, etc) the motherboard and cpu both look fine.
after that I started over and plugged only these in:
connected:
12 v
power connector
fans
The motherboard, psu, and cpu are mounted on the case.
the results:
No activity, no noise (no fan activity)
power light lights up on motherboard, and a distinct smell begins to appear. I turn it off before it gets worse.
With a tech friend on the line, he helped me through it so I didn't make any mistakes. He thinks that its either the motherboard or the psu. The motherboard seems to be getting power, ie the blue power led turns on, but doesn't seem to be supplying power to the rest. Hes on the line, and cant see himself, so he wants a second opinion before he stars advising what to send back, what do you guys think?