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27/04/2012 14:11Posted by Jesysta

Please, don't listen to the person saying you have to reformat..one of the most rediculous things I have heard all day..

Because reformatting after installing hardware is far more ridiculous than trying to fix your PC when you have absolutely no idea what you are doing. Also learn to spell ridiculous, please.

27/04/2012 14:15Posted by Industria

Please, don't listen to the person saying you have to reformat..one of the most rediculous things I have heard all day..

Because reformatting after installing hardware is far more ridiculous than trying to fix your PC when you have absolutely no idea what you are doing. Also learn to spell ridiculous, please.

No, what's ridiculous (typo fixed, look!!), is you telling him he is clueless when you are no better.

This problem doesn't seem to be software related, so reformatting doesn't really help. And didn't OP mention that there is no image on the screen when he boots up? That could cause issues with reinstalling the OS.

27/04/2012 14:19Posted by Jesysta

No, what's ridiculous (typo fixed, look!!), is you telling him he is clueless when you are no better.

I'm not the one posting on my laptop because my PC is fried, sweetheart.

like myself and the mvp suggested - power supply?
Have you upgraded it since you installed your GPU, if not then there is your problem, if your using a bogstandard 300w one you can do serious damage to your motherboard, you can buy a 650W from amazon for quite cheap and that is more than enough to run my pc running 2 gtx 550 ti GPUs in SLI

heres a link
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Antec-EarthWatts-Series-EA-650-Supply/dp/B0071I55PY/ref=sr_1_17?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1335533664&sr=1-17

industria is correct saying u should reformat when u install new hardware(cpu included, but not needed 4 ram)

it is not necessary at all but u should and can expect problems if u dont

but like i said b4 reformat wont do anything if he dont even get an image @ post(u know the motherboard logo etc)

industria is correct saying u should reformat when u install new hardware(cpu included, but not needed 4 ram)

it is not necessary at all but u should and can expect problems if u dont

Uninstalling drivers for the hardware you're replacing before installing the new replacements, and then naturally installing the appropriate drivers for the new parts will have the same effect.

u could argue regarding this all u want but it is correct procedure & recommended

u could argue regarding this all u want but it is correct procedure & recommended

Recommended because you have to remember the driver removal, or there is a risk involved.

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cya got a dungeon

I got a 500W and GTX 800.

This probably wasn't the best forum to come to for advise (tech support may have been more appropriate). As you can see there is a myriad of advise not all of it good.

Now on to the problem:

System black screened (crashed) shortly after trying D3 and then again after a while of playing WoW. This would usually point to the graphics card but as mentioned you've already swap tested this.

You also had "a red light at my RAM's" I'll assume this is a LED indicator on the motherboard for the RAM modules. This could have meant your RAM was faulty it could also mean the RAM module is faulty which would mean the motherboard is at fault.

So what we are currently left with is a unit that powers on but doesn't complete its POST (Power on self test) as noted by the lack of the single beep telling you everything is ok.

Ok so because we have no display and no amount of beeps telling us whats wrong trouble shooting this is considerably more tricky and it now becomes a game of finding out what it isn't as much as what it is.

Before starting anything power cycle the unit. This is done by removing the mains cable and holding the power in for around 30 seconds this can isolate some issue's with the mainboard/power supply unit. If the unit produces a display after this then keep an eye on the unit as this can/has occurred and been absolutely nothing but if its occurring more frequently then this usually suggests the PSU is at fault.

If there was no display (which unfortunately is usually the case) then this next step is pretty extreme but is necessary (and if you do not feel confident doing this then please do not and get the unit looked at by a professional). At this stage we want get a sign of life from the mainboard we can do this by disconnecting the hard drive/dvd rom drive and any PCI/PCI-E cards from the unit (THE GRAPHICS CARD MUST BE CONNECTED) the only cables that should be connected are the power cables and the cables running to the front panel (power button/LED's etc..). Also make note of what you disconnected and from where as you'll have to put them back afterwards :). Finally remove the RAM modules and power the unit (Powering the unit with no RAM modules will not damage the unit). If the board is able to function it will usually produce 3 beeps with a pause and then 3 beeps again over and over. If this is the case then its a case of trying each stick of RAM in each RAM module individually untill the unit POST's and produces a display, if not then at this point we are looking at either then CPU or mainboard most likely and PSU in rare cases and at this point its probably worth just putting it back together and seeking professional help.

Hope this helps you out, either way best of luck.

Thanks for the help everyone, im going to hand the computer in to my friend tomorrow since i dont want to do something stupid. Anyways thanks for helping me out. Lots o' love.