Failing to boot?

[kerfuffler]

My problem is such:

When I press the power button, the fans kick an leds turn on, for a slpit second before dieing. After I've pressed once, nothing happens until I remove the power cable and plug it back in.

This isn't a new build, its been running solid for a good few years now, an I'm lost for solutions!

At first I thoguht it was the PSU, but after installing a brand new Corsair 650W TX, it's still the same! I've tried with/without memort sticks and Video card but still no luck! The CPU fan is able to spin freely also...

Anymore suggestions?



Spec:
Windows 7 Home x64
Asus M2N-E Sli motherboard
AMD 6000+ CPU/Some huge heatsink/CPU cooler (Massive)
XFX 8800GT 512mB GPU
Seagate and Maxator HDD - 500gb/250gb
Light srcibe optical drive
Corsair 650w TX PSU



Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[1Bowtie]

Very possible hard drive failure

 

[kword88]

dont automatically rule out the power supply. i once replaced a bad power supply with another bad one. drove me nuts for 2 weeks.

 

[windrider]

Did you clear CMOS/and or remove battery for about 15 minutes. Then try booting again.

I just had FF post code error on my Evga X58, I had to move my video card down one slot, clear cmos and it finally booted.

Or like above poster said, another bad power supply.

 

[kerfuffler]

Tried the HDD's, still no luck... Il try the CMOS but surely I would have got a message on screen if it was related to that?

 

[kerfuffler]

Had to resort to putting my PC into the local Computer shop, il update what the problem was when it is resolved!

 

[kerfuffler]

So just got a call from the PC shop, and low an behold, another faulty power supply!!! I can't believe it!

 

[windrider]

So just got a call from the PC shop, and low an behold, another faulty power supply!!! I can't believe it!

Crazy, but I believe it. This is why I bought a PSU tester, so it wouldn't drive me nuts anymore.