I run my 5770, E5200, Freezer7Pro, two case fans, 4 HDDs and 2 DVD drives from this http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152505
Excellent.Finray wrote:
I run my 5770, E5200, Freezer7Pro, two case fans, 4 HDDs and 2 DVD drives from this http://www.ebuyer.com/product/152505
Alright, I'm doubting this.Freezer7Pro wrote:
That 400W one is.OmniDeath wrote:
Is 400w seriously enough?Finray wrote:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008
I went and picked up that very PSU today and just put it in. Plugged everything in and turn it on... everything comes on (all the fans, lights, etc) but nothing ever shows up on screen and the motherboards code never gets past "boot." I tried leaving it on for a minute to see if it would do anything but it just turns off after a bit.
So... help?
Swap in the old PSU to see if that works.OmniDeath wrote:
Alright, I'm doubting this.Freezer7Pro wrote:
That 400W one is.OmniDeath wrote:
Is 400w seriously enough?
I went and picked up that very PSU today and just put it in. Plugged everything in and turn it on... everything comes on (all the fans, lights, etc) but nothing ever shows up on screen and the motherboards code never gets past "boot." I tried leaving it on for a minute to see if it would do anything but it just turns off after a bit.
So... help?
Everything comes on but still nothing on screen. The motherboard code actually goes through some steps though. It stops on one that stands for "Shadow system/ video BIOS" and hangs there. I have no idea what that means.Finray wrote:
Swap in the old PSU to see if that works.OmniDeath wrote:
Alright, I'm doubting this.Freezer7Pro wrote:
That 400W one is.
I went and picked up that very PSU today and just put it in. Plugged everything in and turn it on... everything comes on (all the fans, lights, etc) but nothing ever shows up on screen and the motherboards code never gets past "boot." I tried leaving it on for a minute to see if it would do anything but it just turns off after a bit.
So... help?
I also noticed that with the 400w power supply a small red light came on the motherboard when you pressed the power button. This doesn't happen with the other PSU and there is nothing about it in the manual.
Well if you're not getting any difference with the older PSU then it's not the new PSU being underpowered. Swap parts into your working computer until you can determine what's wrong. My bet is the RAM or the GPU.
But there are differences. The red light on the mobo, and the codes that it is giving.Finray wrote:
Well if you're not getting any difference with the older PSU then it's not the new PSU being underpowered. Swap parts into your working computer until you can determine what's wrong. My bet is the RAM or the GPU.
It's 4:03 AM. Sorry, I'm no use at this hour. I'll try again in the morning >.<OmniDeath wrote:
But there are differences. The red light on the mobo, and the codes that it is giving.Finray wrote:
Well if you're not getting any difference with the older PSU then it's not the new PSU being underpowered. Swap parts into your working computer until you can determine what's wrong. My bet is the RAM or the GPU.
Ok, apparently it was because I didn't have the keyboard plugged in >.< The first PSU (the Corsair 750w) works.
The new 400w Corsair still doesn't seem to be running everything.
The new 400w Corsair still doesn't seem to be running everything.
lol, I understand that you need drastically less power than most people think, but I would have said 400W is pretty low...
Have you tried not plugging in the power to the video card?
and/or other devices that don't need to be powered right now
Have you tried not plugging in the power to the video card?
and/or other devices that don't need to be powered right now
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A quick search on the web suggests that the "red light/ stuck on boot code" for that motherboard can only mean a small number of things, all but one of which I could rule out. This means the error is in the 4/8 pin cable that connects to the motherboard on the new PSU (as the old one works fine). It is either:Flaming_Maniac wrote:
lol, I understand that you need drastically less power than most people think, but I would have said 400W is pretty low...
Have you tried not plugging in the power to the video card?
and/or other devices that don't need to be powered right now
a. not plugged in properly although I've reset it several times
b. not delivering enough power
c. it is defective.
It seems I have to return it either way. They had a 500w OCZ StealthXstream that was cheaper than the Corsair 400w, maybe I'll swap it for that one?
Update: Tried once more and the same error. The PSU is either defective, or 400w is not enough. I have to return it either way, so I might as well just step it up and save myself another possible trip.
Any suggestions on a different PSU? The OCZ I mentioned before does not have an 8 pin connector so it won't work
Last edited by OmniDeath (2010-01-11 21:01:34)
That PSU must be defective if you're 100% sure that you've plugged it in right. Pretty much any power supply should be able to boot up the system. Just get it replaced.
Last edited by Freezer7Pro (2010-01-11 22:51:11)
The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP
I've tried resetting that cable at least 5 times now to make sure it was in right. Same error every timeFreezer7Pro wrote:
That PSU must be defective if you're 100% sure that you've plugged it in right. Pretty much any power supply should be able to boot up the system. Just get it replaced.
5770 only needs a 6 pin connector, which the OCZ Stealth (at least mine) has. It even has an extra two pins you can put on to make an 8-pin.
(When opening my case for this pic I noticed mine's a 500W, the exact one you'd be getting, not the 400W version I thought I had)
(When opening my case for this pic I noticed mine's a 500W, the exact one you'd be getting, not the 400W version I thought I had)
That is a different connector. That is the PCI-E cable. The issue is the 4/8 pin EPS connector that goes into the motherboard. I need an 8 pin connector, but it looks like the PSU you have only has a 4 pin connector (at least according to newegg and tigerdirect).Finray wrote:
5770 only needs a 6 pin connector, which the OCZ Stealth (at least mine) has. It even has an extra two pins you can put on to make an 8-pin.
(When opening my case for this pic I noticed mine's a 500W, the exact one you'd be getting, not the 400W version I thought I had)
http://static.bf2s.com/files/user/33829 … 600%29.jpg
Are Thermaltkae TR2 PSUs any good? It has the right connector and is cheaper than the Corsair.
Last edited by OmniDeath (2010-01-12 05:27:33)
Oh. ic.OmniDeath wrote:
That is a different connector. That is the PCI-E cable. The issue is the 4/8 pin EPS connector that goes into the motherboard. I need an 8 pin connector, but it looks like the PSU you have only has a 4 pin connector (at least according to newegg and tigerdirect).Finray wrote:
5770 only needs a 6 pin connector, which the OCZ Stealth (at least mine) has. It even has an extra two pins you can put on to make an 8-pin.
(When opening my case for this pic I noticed mine's a 500W, the exact one you'd be getting, not the 400W version I thought I had)
http://static.bf2s.com/files/user/33829 … 600%29.jpg
I'm not really up on PSUs, better off asking Max/Freezer.
(didn't read the whole thread)
You can use a 4pin ATX +12V connector in the 8 pin EPS motherboard connector. It will still work
You can use a 4pin ATX +12V connector in the 8 pin EPS motherboard connector. It will still work
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That helps if I get a different PSU.max wrote:
(didn't read the whole thread)
You can use a 4pin ATX +12V connector in the 8 pin EPS motherboard connector. It will still work
Any one you can recommend for this build before I head out to return the Corsair?
Well I have the OCZ one you were looking at.. runs a very similar rig to yours no problem.
Nearly every PSU has that.Finray wrote:
5770 only needs a 6 pin connector, which the OCZ Stealth (at least mine) has. It even has an extra two pins you can put on to make an 8-pin.
(When opening my case for this pic I noticed mine's a 500W, the exact one you'd be getting, not the 400W version I thought I had)
http://static.bf2s.com/files/user/33829 … x 600).jpg
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Another one just like it. If it doesn't work, it's just broken. Or a VX450 if you're really gonna beef it up.OmniDeath wrote:
That helps if I get a different PSU.max wrote:
(didn't read the whole thread)
You can use a 4pin ATX +12V connector in the 8 pin EPS motherboard connector. It will still work
Any one you can recommend for this build before I head out to return the Corsair?
The idea of any hi-fi system is to reproduce the source material as faithfully as possible, and to deliberately add distortion to everything you hear (due to amplifier deficiencies) because it sounds 'nice' is simply not high fidelity. If that is what you want to hear then there is no problem with that, but by adding so much additional material (by way of harmonics and intermodulation) you have a tailored sound system, not a hi-fi. - Rod Elliot, ESP
It needs to be something Microcenter carries. I generally hate buying from them but I'm selling this tomorrow so I need it taken care of fast. Right now it is between this Thermaltake and this OCZ.Freezer7Pro wrote:
Another one just like it. If it doesn't work, it's just broken. Or a VX450 if you're really gonna beef it up.OmniDeath wrote:
That helps if I get a different PSU.max wrote:
(didn't read the whole thread)
You can use a 4pin ATX +12V connector in the 8 pin EPS motherboard connector. It will still work
Any one you can recommend for this build before I head out to return the Corsair?
that thermaltake is defiantly out of the question, it a perfect example of why Watts don't mean jack, it only has an 18 amp 12v vs the Corsairs 30 amp. also that OCZ doesn't have much more at 36 amps.OmniDeath wrote:
It needs to be something Microcenter carries. I generally hate buying from them but I'm selling this tomorrow so I need it taken care of fast. Right now it is between this Thermaltake and this OCZ.Freezer7Pro wrote:
Another one just like it. If it doesn't work, it's just broken. Or a VX450 if you're really gonna beef it up.OmniDeath wrote:
That helps if I get a different PSU.
Any one you can recommend for this build before I head out to return the Corsair?
I highly doubt that Corsair can't handle that set up, I ran my 8800GT OC'd (which I'm pretty sure uses more juice than a 5770) and a Q6600 at 3.6 off a lesser quality PSU with a 30 amp 12v rail without issues. Have you tried that corsair in another system to make sure it is not defective?
A quick look around the microcenter site In that price range I would probably go with this http://www.microcenter.com/single_produ … id=0282514 I don't personally have knowledge of this PSU but I haven't hear anything bad (mostly excellent) about their PSU's)
Last edited by jaymz9350 (2010-01-12 15:06:53)
The Corsair was defective. I returned it and got the Thermaltake already Too bad I didn't see your post in time, but the Thermaltake is working just fine so far. Installing Windows as we speak. I guess we'll see how it goes.jaymz9350 wrote:
that thermaltake is defiantly out of the question, it a perfect example of why Watts don't mean jack, it only has an 18 amp 12v vs the Corsairs 30 amp. also that OCZ doesn't have much more at 36 amps.OmniDeath wrote:
It needs to be something Microcenter carries. I generally hate buying from them but I'm selling this tomorrow so I need it taken care of fast. Right now it is between this Thermaltake and this OCZ.Freezer7Pro wrote:
Another one just like it. If it doesn't work, it's just broken. Or a VX450 if you're really gonna beef it up.
I highly doubt that Corsair can't handle that set up, I ran my 8800GT OC'd (which I'm pretty sure uses more juice than a 5770) and a Q6600 at 3.6 off a lesser quality PSU with a 30 amp 12v rail without issues. Have you tried that corsair in another system to make sure it is not defective?
A quick look around the microcenter site In that price range I would probably go with this http://www.microcenter.com/single_produ … id=0282514 I don't personally have knowledge of this PSU but I haven't hear anything bad (mostly excellent) about their PSU's)