Computer Build Help

Topia

So I just today got the pieces for my new PC.

Asus Sabertooth 55i, Intel i5-650, OCZ Z 850 watt PSU, GeForce GTX 460 GPU,, 4gb Mushkin DDR3 1333.

I put everything in (Antec 600 case), checked all the wiring, plugged it in, turned it on and....

No display. No BIOS beeps. Nothing. Everything has power, all fans spinning. Everything seems to be in working order except for the MEMok! LED is turned on. So I hit up the manual and it tells me that that could mean there is a problem with the memory or installation.

I double check and everything seems to be installed correctly. I guess RAM might be pooched.

However, here come the questions:

Would bad RAM stop my computer/GPU from sending a display? Would it not let me go to BIOS? And shouldn't I be getting some sort of system-beep errors?

Any help would be amazing, thanks in advance.

Esh

You might try the computer build thread in the technology forum for better help.

Synaesthesiac

Do you have them installed correctly? IE if you have two sticks, both in the white. I have had bad RAM keep machines from POSTing. If you remove the memory and power on, does it POST and do the no-memory beeping (long short short)?

rfalias

Make sure you used the motherboard standoffs when placing it in the case.


Usually those guys.
If not, it's likely shorting.

MushroomStick

Are you sure the ram is seated properly? You have to press it down a lot hard than some people are comfortable with. Whenever this has happened to me or my friends, this has been the solution every time.