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chinook12   02-10-2012 at 05:09:17 AM

Hello,
I just built my first computer and when I turn it on it turns off immediately. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Please help

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danny2000   02-10-2012 at 05:36:10 AM

chinook12 wrote :

Hello,
I just built my first computer and when I turn it on it turns off immediately. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Please help



Please make sure that you have all of the power connectors connected, especially the CPU fan. That one is usually the culprit with a new build...forgetting to hook-up the cpu fan connector to the motherboard.

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alyoshka   02-10-2012 at 06:20:05 AM

A rundown of the specifications off all the components that you have put on would be a help. Inclusive of PSU and RAM models.
Plus a little insight onto what cables have been connected where and on what all would be a great idea.

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