Overheat

So I'm trying to put together a computer. But it will not turn on, so I did the following:
I got the same result each time. Also none of the fans turned on. So I think the power supply is faulty. But that's a lame thing to tell my teacher, because he will immediately begin with interrogation-type questions.

So did I miss a step, or is there something I haven't checked?

burning-skies

it does sound like the power supply is bust if your not getting no spins on your fans.

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Dar_T

Sounds like a dead psu to me.

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Overheat

*sigh* I guess I'll be telling him that then. *preps for interrogation*

While I'm prepping up anyone got suggestoin.

//EDIT//
okay that's to voices. (enough for me.)

Thank you =]

lifelust

Try your PSU in another comp to test.

The Master Chief

IS the little light on the MOBO on?

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coffeejunky

Have you tried resetting the CMOS - very often new mobos require you to reset the CMOS.

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Syrillian

Sorry to hear this

Are you certain that there are no extra stand-offs installed that are shorting the mobo?
Perhaps remove all the components from the case and set them up on a cardboard box. Generally speaking this is a tried and true method for new builds as it allows easy access to components, cables, wires and also provides ease of swapping, switching and checking. Additionally it eliminates the possibility of a "case-short"

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fuloran1

Doesn't sound like a short to me, sounds like psu. A short would probably give you power for a brief moment before shorting out. It also doesn't sound like a "reset the cmos" issue as that should have nothing to do with getting power to the board.

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Syrillian

Fair enough.

Still, I would remove all the components from the case and test out in the open.

Also, OP, you could jump the PSU and attach a single fan just to make sure you have power, or if you have a multi-meter you could check the voltage on the 5V and 12V lines.

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