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erick3150

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Hello,

I recently got all the part for my mining rig but I got a big problem. It just does not turn on. I installed the CPU, RAM, etc. I try to turn it on without any GPUs and it just turns on for a fraction of a second. I thought it was the PSU did not have enough power, but it doest even work without the GPUs. It ONLY works when I unplug the power to the CPU. Here is a parts list

-ASRock H110 Pro BTC+

-Celeron G490 LGA1151

-2x DDR4 2666

-Varago PSU 600W (pic in the folder)

-GPUs (not connected)

I got two of these Varago PSU in case I needed more power, but I cant even turn on the mobo without the GPUs. I even tried connecting both PSUs to the mobo. One to the main power and the processor, and the other PSU to the extra power ports. I also tried to connect one PSU to the main mobo power and the other PSU to the CPU power and same result. Still does the same thing. I tried to look for an answer online but could not find anything. I tried to remove the RAM and put it in again, nothing. Removed the CPU and fan and installed it again, nothing. I am not sure what the problem is. All the components are new. Here is a video showing the problem and a pic of the PSU. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D7BsnPlTva9fi6LkuZJ7IMiP_ZyosDaZ?usp=sharing
 
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Having 2 PSUs crossing over (2nd PSU powering extra Molex slots of the mobo & especially using 1 PSU to power ATX24 and another PSU to power CPU power) was a huge mistake. It's kaput now. Always use 1 PSU to power whole rig system and additional PSUs to power GPUs and risers.
 

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You done fried it.
 
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Did you check the CPU support list for that Motherboard to see if that Processor is supported?
I don't see it on the list.
 

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Found the issue. I was using a faulty CPU. Changed it and now it works. Thanks
 
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