I've just finished building my first PC and it won't start! I have installed a Patriot Viper 64GB RAM, a 2TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD, an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, a PNY 5080 OC GPU, a GIGABYTE X870E motherboard, an MSI A1000G PSU, and an ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II Pro 360 AIO. Now I'm at the confusing part of connecting the PSU and case cables to the motherboard, and honestly, I'm lost. The tutorials I've found aren't specific enough for my setup. I'll also share pictures of my build along with the cables I'm unsure about, hoping someone can help me figure out where I might have gone wrong. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated; I'm eager to wrap up this build!
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It sounds like you might not have plugged in the power button cable to your motherboard. Look at the area near where the power button would connect; it's a common oversight for first-time builders. Make sure you find that cable and connect it to the right spot on the board.
Which power button are you referring to? Is it the one located near the USB ports or the one on top of the case?