I received a new motherboard and video card for Christmas and just recently tried to get my computer going. The new video is the e-Geforce 7600GT (pci-e), and the new motherboard is DFI Infinity nF4X, both which are socket 754. After my friend who I know has had plenty of experience building got it finished, we turned it on and the screen was blank with just a steady beeping. It's a single, moderate beep every few seconds. The website manual said it means there is something up with the video card, but I remounted it, made sure there was no dust, etc. and still nothing. I'm just looking for any tips on helping solve this before university starts back up on Monday. Thanks. i'm dumb lmbo

What CPU did you get? I assume you are installing into your old case and using your old PSU (power supply). According to your manual the beep you are getting indicates a memory error. Try installing ONLY one RAM module in slot #1. Check the manual to see which slot is #1. Be sure the module is firmly seated and clicks into place.

I have the same CPU as before, just cannot find the box to figure out what it is exactly. I had to buy a new power supply since my old one was 10x2(20) and the new one needed 12x2 (24). The manual suggested at least 400watt so I bought a 420 watt one. I get to try a 600 watt power supply here soon, but I will definitely try that RAM thing. Thank you! :)

bench test to bios?

1st, you do NOT need a 600W PSU! A 420W unit would be fine, but it has to be a decent name brand unit, not some $20 generic piece of crap. If you buy a 600W PSU, plan on spending about $100...that's what a decent one sells for. 2nd, you should ALWAYS benchtest your board BEFORE you install it in a case....anyone with "plenty of experience building" would know that. 3rd, anyone with "plenty of experience building" would know that the beeping either means a RAM problem or a video card problem. 4th, if you're expecting to boot into Windows after changing the motherboard, you're gonna be in for a surprise...it ain't gonna happpen. You're gonna have to reinstall XP using the "repair install" method. Just to add --> how can you not know what CPU you have? And why would you need the box to tell you? You obviously had the CPU in your hand(s) when you switched it from the old board to the new one, right? I assume you cleaned off all the old thermal material from the top of the CPU with alcohol or acetone before reinstalling it...if not, you should have. The model number is printed right on the top & should have been staring you right in the face, all you had to do was look!

Have you connected the 4pin Auxiliary power connecter to the socket adjacent to the top of the memory slots? This connector provides power for the processor and must be connected. And Jam, if you can't give advice without being so aggro, don't bother giving it at all.

Hey BlueDog, you answer questions the way you want, & I'll answer them the way I want. Regardless of how my response was written, there are several important bits of info provided. DFI boards tend to be very "RAM finicky". Depending on the BIOS used, continuous beeping usually indicates a RAM error or video error. I just checked the DFI site & this board has an Award BIOS, therefore RAM is the likely problem. And OtheHill stated that in response #1. http://www.bioscentral.com/beepcode...