To be sure, you need to connect a 20/24 Pin power connector to the corresponding port on the mobo. Also, you have a separate 4 pin connector with 2 Yellow and 2 black wires. This goes into a 4 pin...

You stole my line. :mrgreen:

You could also strip the system down to the bare minimum -- mobo+CPU+PSU. Try powering the system on, and see if the system beeps. If it does, add memory one at a time (starting from the one you know...

Hey Dannyboy

To answer your question, the 4 pin plug that comes with the PSU (the one with two yellow and two black wires) will plug into the 4 pin socket near the CPU. This one powers the CPU...

Yes, your PSU is a 500W one. The rest of the numbers tell you how much current is available on the different rails. it's38Amps on +5V, 17Amps on +12V...etc etc etc.

So, I'd say you're good to go...

Not too sure if theres a way of finding out using any software, but you could take a look at the power supply. It will have a sticker on it which states the complete specs of the unit, including the...

This seems to be a problem with the fan itself. Especially now that you're getting that error message. If the card is in warranty, take it back to the retailer and get the fan replaced.

Also, what appears on the screen (if anything at all) when you shut the computer down? It's possible that the ACPI drivers on the system have gotten corrupted, and that's why the OS is not able to...

Or check if the machine is overheating. open the side panel and position a desktop fan inside the comuter. Try playing the game with the fan blowing air in the computer. If this is indeed a heating...

I'd recommend that you get a 400Watt PSU for your configuration, with atleast 17Amp rating on the +12V rail. This will ensure that the system does not face power woes.

You say you set the voltage selector to 220 Volts. What's the voltage you get at the wall outlet? You could try getting a new PSU to check if the board is fine. You also said that everything got real...

Its possible that while pushing the cord initially, you have broken the soldering holding the port in place. Try the cord on another similar computer to eliminate that as a point of failure. Also,...

Why not contact Dell Tech Support? They'll be able to guide you as to how to go about this problem.

I'd first check the wall outlet, since you say you're getting an electric shock. Plug the computer into another (working) wall outlet and see if the system powers on.

The fault does not lie in the PC. It's a problem with your wall power outlet. You need to get an electrician to fix the problem.

No it isn't. Make sure the wall outlet you have plugged the system into is properly earthed....

I agree. Considering you're putting together such a beefy system, it'll be worth your while to invest in a high power and good quality PSU. Im not sure of a model, but PSUs from Antec are really...

oh, it can be removed. just wiggle the HS off of the processor.

It must be on top of the keyboard...

Did you try replacing the battery? It's possible the battery may have worn out after a year...

Not a problem, thats what were here for :D

It could be a software issue. However, the most common reason for reboots is heating. Especially since you said that the reboots occured only when you play games. It figured. While gaming, all of a...

Okay, try running the PC and playing the games, only this time, keep the cabnet open. See if you notice any diff. Also, keep an eye on the fans in the cabinet. Make sure they're spinning rapidly.

because thet temperatures look okay

do you have an onboard graphics system or a dedicated card?

Use a software like Everest (www.lavalys.com). Under computer>sensor, post the values you see.

Check the system temperature. Post those values here and we'll go from there

Try prying the key with a pin. If this doesn't help, well, you could invest in a new keyboard. They're really cheap these days.

I love the emotion you put in your posts, hollystyles.

I'm not too good at this, but if I were to take a guess, I'd say it's either the software acting wonky or one of the sensors failed. Because I don't think it's possible for the computer to even turn...

Well, as long as there are ventilation slots in the side AND atleast two cooling fans (60 mm), you shouldnt have a problem

It's possible the board you bought off ebay is defective ,especially if it's a used board.

Yes, but you can be sure you'll receive better responses if you start your own thread

First off, JohnnyBopps and col, it's against the forum rules to post your problems onto someone else's thread. It dilutes the attention that can be given to one problem, and lessens the chance of you...

If it hangs, then I guess your motherboard doesn't support overclocking. If you really want to overclock, get a good mobo like DFI, MSI, ASUS etc. These boards are good for overclocking. I've...

Neither have I, Cerebral. Possibly a busted sensor. As for the AMD64, I've overclocked my 2800+ to 2.13GHz (stock speed 1.8GHz) and it runs slightly at about 47-52 degrees celsius (depending on the...

Glad you solved your problem

I really don't know for sure. My mobo (MSI K8N Neo 3) has a clear CMOS switch. I don't have to remove the battery, I just press the switch and voila! Instant CMOS reset. Most other boards do have...

Try popping the RAM sticks out and cleaning the sticks and the RAM slots. From what I can guess from your beeps (as much as I can decipher, that is), this seems to be a RAM problem. But as DMR said,...

I'd say your best bet is to contact Dell, as there seem to be multiple problems.

Also, it's best to have the battery in the lapppy while you use the AC adapter, as in this setup, the computer...