desktop not powering up

[riche606]

hey guys, ive just installed a new liquid cooling system for my desktop but now for some my system wont start the lights on the front are on but when you try to switch it on nothing happens, any help would be great thanks

 

[vanthus]

Check you haven't pulled out any connections.

 

[riche606]

where are they and how do i check (sorry im a real novice)

 

[keynes]

where are they and how do i check (sorry im a real novice)

Can you take a picture of your system? What cpu cooler did you install?

 

[riche606]

picture of the system, cooler i put in was the CoolIT ECO II 120

 

[Fear]

It might just be the angle but it looks as though the pipes are touching the top fan which if they are will cause you some problems when you get it running.

I have to ask did you ground yourself before touching the insides of the system ?

When vanthus asked you about the cables he means all the cables so any you disconnected while working on the system make sure you have reconnected them and also check all the cables are fully inserted incase anything has been knocked and not making proper contact, make sure you turn it off and ground yourself before doing this.

 

[abdulhamid]

I think the ECO II pump needs to be connected to the CPU fan header which is located at the top of the motherboard. It is currently connected to a chassis fan header. Not sure if this is the cause of your problems.

 

[Corfate]

I think the ECO II pump needs to be connected to the CPU fan header which is located at the top of the motherboard. It is currently connected to a chassis fan header. Not sure if this is the cause of your problems.

Bingo! Was about to suggest the same thing, but he beat me too it

 

[Corfate]

Bingo! Was about to suggest the same thing, but he beat me too it

Also, give that poor thing a clean!

 

[abdulhamid]

Bingo! Was about to suggest the same thing, but he beat me too it

I recognised the possible problem as I had a similar issue when using the ECO ALC.

 

[abdulhamid]

Also, give that poor thing a clean!

The top fan is a nightmare to clean. I use a brush with soft bristles, the trusted tissue and clean mine blade by blade.

 

[tom_gr7]

as well as the 120mm fan into the cpu_fan header, I think the pump has to go into the cpu_fan_opt port.

 

[riche606]

Thanks for the help guys, it now boots up but then after 10seconds it switches itself off, it loads up like normal but then just switches off, any advice??

 

[Enazel]

Sounds like the CPU heatsink / cooling possible not seated right and the thermal cut out kicking in.

 

[riche606]

Sounds like the CPU heatsink / cooling possible not seated right and the thermal cut out kicking in.

Do i just take the cooling system out and put it back in or is there something else i have to do?

 

[tom_gr7]

before you do that,

do you have any warning lights or beeps coming from the motherboard?

 

[riche606]

A light comes on near the RAM and there are some beeps like a couple seconds after it powers up,

 

[tom_gr7]

does the light stay on?

with the beeps you will have to look in the manual as different beeps diagnose different problems on your motherboard.

then call pcs.