Won't Start

[JohnC8183]

i got a little help with this yesterday but want to see if anyone else has anything to say about it.

new build...when i hit power button the fans and LEDS come on but then cuts off after less than a second...went back through and double checked connections, etc...still the same...anyways went a far as taking mobo out with just power hooked up to it, cpu, and cpu, fan...still the same thing...also switched with know good psu....so i'm kind of narrowed down to possible mobo but don't know...can anyone help me out please?

SPECS

Mobo - BIOSTAR NF325A7
CPU - AMD Athlon 64 3300+
Memory - Patriot 512MB DDR
PSU/Case - Raidmax 420W PSU
Graphics - nVidia GeForce MX4000
HDD - Maxtor 250GB
Dvd Burner - Sony
Cooling Fan - ANTEC

 

[Nitestick]

well it doesn't seem to be a power issue. i guess it could be the motherboard

 

[Snake-Eyes]

Try swapping the RAM?

 

[Nitestick]

ram normally doesn't cause issues with powering on and instantly powering off, just makes a lot of noise when it's faulty

certainly is worth checking though. i think it could cause those symptoms if it isn't seated properly.

 

[fastrandstrongr]

this happened to me once, and i found out that i blew out my motherboard. This can happen if the mobo touches any part of the metal case when u try to power it on.

i would maybe try to get a new mobo in there and RMA your current one if at all possible. Or if one of your friends is willing and has the right kind, try his/her mobo in ur rig.

 

[JohnC8183]

yea i think i'm convinced to just RMA out this new mobo....thank you for all of your suggestions and help