Curse

refer · Aug 21, 2009, 06:47 PM // 18:47

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Originally Posted by moriz

unfortunately, troubleshooting this kind of stuff is very hard over the internet. i have a vague suspicion that you didn't do the wiring properly. seeing some of the pictures you sent me before kinda confirms it.

before we get anywhere else, when you power on the system, does the CPU fan spin up? do you see the DVD drive indicator light flash? do you see ANYTHING on the tower (or within it) that indicates that the system is booting?

confirms it where? can you point something out? right now I have nearly nothing hooked up to it with Quaker's post.

I believe I already said those things, but yes, the CPU fan does spin up and the DVD drive blinks. Also the bottom light near the power button works.

>>> I'm on Google Talk btw too. HINT <<<

refer · Aug 21, 2009, 09:30 PM // 21:30

I'm returning the motherboard for a replacement, since I suspect its' faulty, but I am done with this project. if it doesn't work with the new one I'm just packing everything up and sticking it in the closet, I don't care if it's a waste of money or not.

oh what do I do about the CPU fain or heatsink or whatever? it has lead on it which will probably dry out if I leave it out. also the CPU is covered in thermal protection too, that might dry out or become a mess as well.

moriz · Aug 22, 2009, 12:25 AM // 00:25

i'm more tempted to think its the graphic card. do you have a friend who can do a card swap with you? if so, try the card in his/her machine and see if it does anything.

btw, the graphic card has a fan also. does it spin up when you boot the machine?

refer · Aug 22, 2009, 12:29 AM // 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by moriz

i'm more tempted to think its the graphic card. do you have a friend who can do a card swap with you? if so, try the card in his/her machine and see if it does anything.

btw, the graphic card has a fan also. does it spin up when you boot the machine?

I've already tried another card. same result.

2 people suspect it's the motherboard... I really hope it IS the motherboard, that way I could get a better one the second time around and just be done with this project since the whole thing will just work.

my grandpa's hard drive started clicking too out of NOWHERE (there weren't' any signs in the days leading up to it). I hope putting it in the freezer will work. I don't want him to lose anything. I had some stuff on their too.

Should I reapply thermal protection to the CPU when I stick it in the new motherboard? And will the lead on the CPU thing (can't find the word for it... silver part that sits on top of CPU, below fan) dry out? what should I do about that part?