Possible Hardware Problem

[eric0759]

Well I finally decided to to upgrade, I purchased a gigabyte motherboard, amd 64 3700+ processor, a ton of ram, and a new videocard. Put all together, and it booted up first time. However when it asks if i want to start windows, and I enter yes, It starts and then the computer restarts. It's like its running through a loop. Anyway it recognizes all the components but I'm obviously missing something. Being that this is my first build any input on troubleshooting this problem would be much appreciated

 

[H4x3r]

is your PSU powerful enough to run all the new stuff?

also a list of exact specs would be nice

 

[Juice Daddy]

is the processor overheating? check the bios for the temp...

 

[kurt2439]

Did you use your hard drive and windows install form a previous computer? If so all the hardware changes are probably making it crash. You would need to reinstall windows

 

[eric0759]

It's a GA-K8U 754 Athlon 3700 combo, 768mb of ddr400, 80gb WD 7200 rpm, and radeon 9800. I bought it as a combo. The only problem is it calls for at least a 300W power supply, and that's all I have. I was wondering if that could of caused it, but before going out and buying a new one I wanted to make sure.

 

[eric0759]

yes I am, are u serious, I didn't know that would make it crash...as you can probably tell this is my first overhaulin'

 

[H4x3r]

that could very likely be the cause...even if it's not you'll want to upgrade because 300watt is not big....so you'll never be able to upgrade anything because of it.....get a new PSU...

EDIT: also re-install windows

 

[kurt2439]

heh, live and learn. Hopefully that will fix your troubles