Also, a big mistake first time users make is forgetting to connect the 12v 4 or 8-pin connector to the motherboard, If that cable isn't connected, the system won't start.
Ultra X4 750-Watt Modular Power Supply - 135mm Fan, ATX, Lifetime Warranty w Registration, 80+ Bronze, NVIDIA SLI & ATI Crossfire Certifications, Vibration Dampener Included U12-40504 at UltraProducts.com
Wow, thanks all SO much for your feedback. Right now I have the computer on the table and I'm reconnecting all the wires etc... Also, I THINK I found what was wrong but I won't find out till I try to turn the comp on. I noticed the power cord connecting to the mobo was not completely clipped in. Even though I pushed it in and it clicked, I'm still going to look over all the feedback you all have given me before I try and fire it up. Yea, when I build a computer, I go all out... it's just me I guess lol. :) Thx again, I'll check in asap.
James
I tried all of that, it's all connected properly, however it's still not booting up. The first power supply I had in that pc was an 800w, then 700w and now this awesome 750w psu all crapped out. I'm hoping it's the psu because I'll admit I 'DO' oc my gpu's sometimes but I make sure they're staying cool. The only thing I saw in my BIOS that was in RED, was the speed of one of the mobo fans, I think it was the PSU fan but it wouldn't let me speed it up or down. I'm going to get a cheap 40 to 60$ psu tomorrow and hook it up to see if it works so I know what the issue is. But, any info you all have for me from here on out would be greatly appreciated. Thx!!
James
Maybe you could take the PSU in and have it checked quickly before purchasing the new one. Did you buy any of these PSU or other stuff from a local store with a service department?Thermaltake TRX-750M TR2 Modular Power Supply - 750-Watt, 80 Plus, 4X PCI-E, 6X SATA at TigerDirect
The 3870 uses about AC 84/DC 72watts of power at full load.
3850 is 64/55watts.
Idle watts for 3850 and 3870 cards are in the 11-20watt range.
Disconnect ALL cables
Connect a fan or something similar to the a power supply molex
Using a wire connect the green wire on the 24 pin plug to one of the black ones.
Start the computer the fan will be the only thing connected if it runs the power supply is working
I will supply a link to a Tutorial on PSU's that was made by a team of experts
PSU TUTORIAL
ADDED INFO: my mobo is Asus M3A32-MVP DELUXE.. just fyi..
Thanks everyone, I'll go ahead and try all that stuff later today. As for where I bought all the parts, I DID get every single part from CompUSA aka Tiger Direct and still have the receipt but I built this about 4 years ago or 3. I do have two 3870's, I've OC'd them and the fans on them many times but 90% of the time I had the PC on I had them at default settings. When I went through the pc and connected the HD's to 1 wire each instead of two on one and reseat everything, also checked to make sure the mobo wasn't making contact with the case, none of that seemed to fix the problem. God, I really hope it's not my mobo, it's expensive lol... well it use to be. It's an Asus Deluxe something, I'll get the spec info off the receipt and post it later. Thx for the links and info, I'll check in again later today. Take care everyone. This is a great site btw, lots of very educated info :) nice work. Later
PS - This is the only build of mine that I've had issues with, all my past builds still run to this day, even my very first build over 12yrs ago... I get upset with myself when I can't fix my own rig. Bringing it to the store to have them check it out is a huge downer for me because half the time they don't know what they're doing lol, and also charge you an arm and a leg just to do something as simple as adding ram!!... which only takes seconds. anyways, thx again
James
Last edited by jimb0616; 14 Dec 2010 at 07:44. Reason: added info
OMG!!! What I just did, was I took the 12v/8pin out of the mobo and I just tried to turn the pc on AND EVERYTHING TURNED ON!! but i quickly shut it off because the 8pin was unplugged and I didnt want to dmg anything.. but when I plugged it back into the (top left area of the mobo) mobo it wouldn't turn on. Please don't tell me my mobo is dead... I've never come across this type of thing.
750 Watts -- I could probably heat my whole house for that.
What can happen sometimes is that the Power LED and Microswitch get burned out / corroded. If that happens then the computer won't turn on.
I suggest you look at the Power LED connections with your computer case and check at least if any of the fans start up when you switch on.
If you feel competant at Engineering short out or bypass the Computer switch so it powers on automatically from the mains when plugged in.
Check also that the RESET LED isn't also corroded / broken.
I've had a few computers over the years which were totally dead untiil I fixed the LED / switch problem.
Why on earth however you would need 750 WATTS for power -- you could Microwave a Sunday Dinner for 4 people with that amount of power.
Cheers
jimbo
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