Hey guys, imnnew to pc building and i just got in everything for my first build besides my gpu(next pay check) however during the initial set up i ran into a huge problem, my mobo shorts when i have the 8 pin cpu connectors plugged in. Without them i get power, the cpu cooler spins and i get a code 00 on the mobo display. No sound at all from the case speaker. Does anyone know what the problem may be? I plan on calling msi about it when their office opens, but its 4am so thats still a few hours away.
>>57041329
Pic of mobo when everything is plugged in.
Also check if the RAM is compatible with the motherboard, and plugged in all the way.
>>57041365
Sorry, i just laid down in bed. The motherboard is an MSI z97 gaming 5. With two 8 gig sticks of Hyper X Fury 1866mhz running in dual channel
>>57041329
...did you install the standoffs?
>>57041489
please let this be the reason
>>57041489
I was trying to test boot it, breadboxing. To no avail
>>57041510
Probably a DOA motherboard. RMA it.
Not your personal tech support. Fuck off