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I have been trying to assemble a computer since April and, try as I might, the damn thing refuses to work.

First, there was trouble with the thing booting up and, once that was solved, there was no signal to the monitor.

I have since replaced EVERYTHING except the memory sticks.

I have no more money to pour into this computer and I just replaced the power boxc because it was making whiney noises and shutting off.

Tonight, as I was attempting to get it to work yet again, there was a small "pop" and now the unit just refuses to turn off at all. It's not the CPU.

I have:

* e-Gforce 8800 TS
* 35 DPM Core 2 Quad Socket 775 1333MHz PC2-6400
* HD 400G WD 7K 16M SATA
* Intel Desktop Board DP35DP

Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated. I anyone wants to try to fix the unit, I'll pay shipping.

- Serenity

if you meant it wont turn on, the power supply has probably blown, especially if you smelt smoke

but if it wont turn off you might have to unplug it wich is undesirable but you might have better luck when the software reloads

have you been using anti static stuff, i killed 2 hard drives and the motherbord on my old computer before i remembered that

DISCLAIMER: im barely qualified to work on computers, take better advice when it comes

yup..pop goes the power supply. A few questions.

where did you get the parts? will they take them back or help you install them?
Are all of the parts compatible with each other?
Do you have a reliable copy of your Operating system?
Actually, one possibility is the memory. Back in the day, you had to have enough good memory to even see what was going on. It's probably the same now.

It's kinda hard to do a detailed analysis, but the first step is the Power supply. If the fan's turning when you turn it on, it's tying. If not, it's likely toast. Also, many system boards have a 5V light on them, that lets you know the boards' trying to get going.

If you got to where the OS was working, then the Hard Drive sounds ok.

I'd probably see if the local geeks, or the place you bought the parts, can help you out.

I've been doing this for about 20 years, but haven't actually constructed a PC in a few years.

where did you get the parts? will they take them back or help you install them?

I got them from online and have all ready replaced all the parts.

Are all of the parts compatible with each other? Yes

Do you have a reliable copy of your Operating system? Yes. I have yet to even load the software because I can't even get that far.

Just switched back to the old power unit. Now, the motherboard's light comes on but the fans do not.

I'm in Maryland/DC area - any local "geeks" willing to help?

you may want to check all your jumpers, sometimes things do not like to work unless you got them all set right.
and yes,,,, it sounds like you blew your power pack.
and some monitors if their really old do not like working on the newer systems.
and visa versa, esp if you do not have the right soft wear for them.
how is your Bios set up by the way?

Check your motherboard manual about the kind of power it wants. There's often two power connections, and the second one usually has a cap to convert it to/from a 4-pin connector to an 8-pin connector. Were you using a new PS?

it is possible that if this monitor is a crt that you may have blown the tube, mke sure the cables are going were they are suppose to go, one cable to video card and other to power strip.

as for refusing to turn off, do you have the power options from in control panel set to turn off when power button is pressed, or from start> shut down?? also once the machine starts windows (or other OS's) you must press and hold power button for 5 to 7 seconds

also are you able to get into BIOS?? must be some power setting there too?

good luck

The thing won't even turn on, any more - with either power unit!

I have never been able to get into BIOS.

The monitor works just fine with my other computer.

check and see if the other power pack is any good, if it is,
heh
get a pro to look it over for you, or just store it away and go find anuther puter to work on untill you know more of what your doing.