I'm new to building PCs and need help. I've put together a setup with an ROG Strix B850-F motherboard, a Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, an RTX 3070FE graphics card, and a NZXT C15000 power supply (I know it might be overkill, but I'm planning on upgrading). I've double-checked all the connections: the 24-pin connector to the motherboard and power supply, the 8-pin CPU connector, and the front panel connectors. But when I try to power it on, nothing happens—no lights, no fan activity. I'm starting to worry that my power supply might have been damaged during shipping. Any thoughts? I can post pictures if needed!
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Just FYI, I noticed you’re using a Corsair FRAME 4000D airflow case. Don’t stress too much about the case at this point. You can test the PSU directly without the power button on the case. Once you confirm it works, you can fix any case button issues later.
First things first, did you remember to flip the power switch on the back of your power supply? Sometimes it’s an overlooked detail!
You might want to check if your power supply is actually functioning. There’s a way to short specific pins on the ATX connector to see if the power supply powers on. If you have another PC, you could also try testing your PSU there.
Is it safe to use that paperclip method? I’ve heard mixed things.
You could also grab one of those PSU testers to check if there’s any power getting through. Just makes it easier to see if it’s dead or alive. I’m not a pro builder, but it’s worth a shot!
I've also heard checking if the PSU fan spins when using the paper clip method is a good indicator of life.
Yes, I checked the switch. Just worried it got damaged during shipping!