Help an old fart? PC cutting out

[Spike27]

Hi,

 

I've just bought a component bundle (AMD Athlon 64 X2 7550 Bundle including AMD Athlon 64 X2 7550 AMD Processor, Asrock AM2+ N68C-S UCC mATX Motherboard and Heatsink and Fan), I'm using a G7 Power extreme 680W PSU but the power just keeps cutting out. I can't even get it to stay on past the first few installation screens when trying to instal Windows XP pro. I've checked all the conncetions and re sited the fan on the processor with no luck. Would anyone be able to give me any suggestions. I'm a bit of an old fart but have built a few pcs from scratch but never had any problems like this. Cheers in advance

 

Not even sure if it is a PSU problem or not..........Got kids asking me every 5 minute - "is it fixed yet?" Argh!

[Spike27]

:confused::confused2::Cry:

 

Kids are bursting my head - please help? Anything would / might keep them at bay for a while and let me chill?

 

Many thanks

[KenB]

Hi Spike27 and welcome to ExTS

 

Switch off at the wall. Leave the plug in.

 

Strip the machine down and remove all of the cards and major connections.

Take out the RAM, Video and Sound cards etc.

Disconnect the Hard Drives, DVD CD ROM data and power supplies etc.

 

Leave ONLY the 20(4) way connector from the PSU connected.

 

Switch on.

 

You should get POST beeps ( if there is an internal speaker connected )

 

The machine should be stable - it will not boot- but it should be stable. Is it ?

 

If it is - put the cards back one at a time.

Try booting after each.

 

You will soon find the problem piece of hardware if you replace the cards etc one at a time.

[Spike27]

Good stuff, will give it a try. thanks

[KenB]

Let us know how you get on.