Update: it's getting worse

[spackler]

Well I had that issue with the power supply, then I returned it and just got a new one. Now the new one seems to work, but when I power it up it is not recognizing a hdd. Goes into Xpressrecovery2. It feels like the hard drive is not spinning.

What can I do next as I'm at a stand still for testing this thing out.

 

[Muffin Man]

it might be something as simple as not having plugged in something. are you sure you plugged in both the power cable and the cable that connects to your mobo (SATA/IDE) ?

i think in the worst case scenario, when your previous psu failed, it may have toasted the hdd.

 

[Slaymate]

I had a power supply go out and it ate 2 hard drives and 2 optical drives, basically everything that was on the rail.

Is the drive fairly new? You should be able to go to the Manufacturers site and download a Diagnostic Tool. If it fails the tool will usually generate a code that will enable you to RMA it, if it's still under warranty.