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judowaza
07-05-2007, 06:40 AM
I've got my PC built. When I turn it on, it reboots every two to five seconds. It gets to the main screen where it tells me my processor, then reboots after 1 second of seeing that. Not even enough time to go into the bios.
After 4 or 5 times, the computer just shuts down.

Please, any wisdom.
Rick
07-05-2007, 10:15 AM
Start by checking for fan movement on the cpu heatsink and depending on the mother board maker the number one case fan ( Asus for example)

Are you sure the CPU is seated correctly and there are no gaps ?

Is the power supply wattage correct for your configuration ?
Did you try an out of case bench test with the m/b, cpu, video, and memory before installing it in the case ?
judowaza
07-05-2007, 03:15 PM
Start by checking for fan movement on the cpu heatsink and depending on the mother board maker the number one case fan ( Asus for example)

Are you sure the CPU is seated correctly and there are no gaps ?

Is the power supply wattage correct for your configuration ?
Did you try an out of case bench test with the m/b, cpu, video, and memory before installing it in the case ?

No, I didn't try an out of case bench test. Don't know how to do that.

I'm going to reseat the CPU. If that doesn't work, I'll take it to a CPU store to have them look at it.

After that, I'll replace the part. I'll post back with the prob.
odannyboy000
07-05-2007, 04:12 PM
It might just be overheating. What heatsink are you using and what type of paste?
Rick
07-05-2007, 08:05 PM
To do an out of case bench test.
Don't remove the cpu or heatsink.

Remove all the addin cards
Then remove the mother board
Place it on a non conductive material

Install your video card and connect it to a monitor
Connect a keyboard
Then connect the power cables to the main power connector and the cpu 4/8 pin

connect or jumper the power switch posts ( momentary )
This should give you a post and allow you access to the bios

From there if it doesn't work we can offer more assistance if needed
judowaza
07-05-2007, 09:20 PM
Thanx guys.

Did some bench tests at the store. Turns out the RAM sticks were faulty, and the mobo was bad.
Replaced them both.

Installing my operating system as I type.

Thanx,