I recently took the plunge and built my own PC, but now I'm facing a big issue: it won't turn on at all. I've made sure everything's plugged in correctly, but I'm really not sure where to go from here. If I can't solve this myself, I might have to take it to a shop for help. Any advice would be super appreciated!
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Is your power supply turned on and plugged into the outlet? Sometimes, the motherboard has LED indicators that will tell you what's wrong. For example, if a RAM light is lit, it means there's an issue there.
Make sure the switch on the back of the power supply is turned on. That’s one of the simplest mistakes to overlook. Also, check the front panel connections to your motherboard to ensure they're set up correctly. Have you verified that the GPU is properly seated and powered up? Don't forget to plug your monitor into the GPU instead of the motherboard—that can be a common mix-up!
I believe they all are. It does consist of 11 different plugs but it all looks correct. I’ve flipped the switch a few times and nothing so far. My DP is plugged into my GPU; Not my motherboard. Should this be switched? I’d think it would still turn on even if this was backwards.
First things first, double-check that you plugged the case wires into the motherboard properly. It's easy to miss those connections, and they can stop your PC from turning on altogether. If you did connect the PowerSW and ResetSW to JFP1 on the motherboard, that part should be good!
Can confirm. I did plug PowerSW and ResetSW into JFP1 on the far right side which I hope is correct.
Also, it might be helpful to tell us exactly what happens when you try to power it on. Are any fans moving? Are there any lights? Or is it completely dead with no reaction at all?
Nothing at all unfortunately.
If your PC still isn't responding, it could either be a power supply issue or something with the front panel connections being incorrect. Go through all the PSU cables and make sure everything’s seated properly. Don't forget to check the RAM sticks too; if they’re not seated right, the PC won't boot at all!
Yes it is.