computer wont even boot to BIOS menu

kalelreturns

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for the past few months, my computer doesn't want to boot. I tested my RAM, graphcs cards, blu-ray burner, and HD, the only thing I couldn't test were my psu, motherboard, and cpu. hopefully the problems lies somewhere in there. I did get a BSOD and looked at the dump and it pointed to my RAM, so I ran memtest overnight and it didnt find any problems so I'm wonder if my motherboard RAM slots are faulty? I also used a cooler masters psu calculator to see if my system was underpowered. I have 750w and it said I needed at min. of 786w, but it suggested the same psu that i was using. anyways, every once in awhile I can get my computer to boot if I remove and reinsert my hardware. Once my computer boots, I have no problems. The problem happens when I have to shutdown the computer. Once I shut it down, it wont boot. and suggestions?
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4 970 3.5Ghz Deneb
Motherboard
Asus M4A78T-E
Memory
4GB crucial ballistix tracer ddr3
Graphics Card(s)
2 radeon 6850 in crossfire
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer G235H 23"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
seagate barracuda 1Tb 7200 rpm
PSU
Cooler Master GX 750W
Case
Azza Solano 1000(r)
Keyboard
razer lycosa
Mouse
razer mamba
If you are pushing the limits of your PS it could be causing your problems. Try running with one graphics card for a while and see if the problem goes away.

Let's start with that and see what happens.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit SP1
CPU
Intel i7 4790k
Motherboard
MSI Z97-G55 SLI
Memory
16 GB Corsair 2400 MHz DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Visiontek Radeon R9 285
Sound Card
None
Monitor(s) Displays
Gateway FHX2402L
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 EVO 500GB
PSU
Corsair 750 TX
Case
Fractal Design
Cooling
Stock fans
Keyboard
Logitech K800
Mouse
Logitech M510
Internet Speed
60.88 Mbps download 10.47 Mbps upload (Speedtest.net)
Antivirus
Norton
Browser
Opera
Other Info
First Computer used: A Commodore Pet of course
Love using Manjaro KDE Linux 64 bit and Windows 7/10 64 bit
wow im a retard. I didnt have my monitor connected to my video card. it booted with 1 video card, but that pretty much messed up all the tests I did cause my monitor was in the wrong port the whole time, but I'm not sure if thats the problem because last night i played a good 4 hours with both video cards and not a problem. then when I started my computer up this morning it wouldnt boot. is there anyway i cansee what wattage my psu is putting out?
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4 970 3.5Ghz Deneb
Motherboard
Asus M4A78T-E
Memory
4GB crucial ballistix tracer ddr3
Graphics Card(s)
2 radeon 6850 in crossfire
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer G235H 23"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
seagate barracuda 1Tb 7200 rpm
PSU
Cooler Master GX 750W
Case
Azza Solano 1000(r)
Keyboard
razer lycosa
Mouse
razer mamba
Yes, all you need is a DBS-2100 PSU load tester.....The 2100 must stand for the price:confused:.....Now Cooler Master makes good CPU coolers.....power supplies?/not so much....
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
windows 10 pro 64 bit
CPU
i5 4690K@4500 COOLER MASTER Seidon 120M water cooler
Motherboard
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel
Memory
16gb Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 sc
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ GL2760H Black 27" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LED 1920X1080
Screen Resolution
DSR 2103X1183
Hard Drives
ADATA 256 gig SSD + 4 junk
PSU
EVGA supernova 750
Case
coolermaster
Cooling
many...
Keyboard
z merc
Mouse
Logitech wireless G602
Internet Speed
2.5mbs cable
ok, i did some researching and im well above my min. power supply requirement. I started up my computer with both video cards and it ran fine.
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4 970 3.5Ghz Deneb
Motherboard
Asus M4A78T-E
Memory
4GB crucial ballistix tracer ddr3
Graphics Card(s)
2 radeon 6850 in crossfire
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer G235H 23"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
seagate barracuda 1Tb 7200 rpm
PSU
Cooler Master GX 750W
Case
Azza Solano 1000(r)
Keyboard
razer lycosa
Mouse
razer mamba

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
windows 10 pro 64 bit
CPU
i5 4690K@4500 COOLER MASTER Seidon 120M water cooler
Motherboard
ASUS SABERTOOTH Z87 LGA 1150 Intel
Memory
16gb Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 sc
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ GL2760H Black 27" 2ms HDMI Widescreen LED 1920X1080
Screen Resolution
DSR 2103X1183
Hard Drives
ADATA 256 gig SSD + 4 junk
PSU
EVGA supernova 750
Case
coolermaster
Cooling
many...
Keyboard
z merc
Mouse
Logitech wireless G602
Internet Speed
2.5mbs cable
i believe so. correct me if I'm wrong.
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4 970 3.5Ghz Deneb
Motherboard
Asus M4A78T-E
Memory
4GB crucial ballistix tracer ddr3
Graphics Card(s)
2 radeon 6850 in crossfire
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer G235H 23"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
seagate barracuda 1Tb 7200 rpm
PSU
Cooler Master GX 750W
Case
Azza Solano 1000(r)
Keyboard
razer lycosa
Mouse
razer mamba
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