MSI 58 eclipse plus start problem.

[Lockness]

Hi
i recently bought:
MSI x58 Eclipse plus
Intel i7 950
2x OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800 Platinum 6 GB (3 x 2 GB)  1.65 voltage.
Corsair 750w supply

when i try to start the PC nothing happens, just led`s flash for 0.5 second and then fades.

i have tried only 1 memory module,
i have tried a another Videocard
i dismounted the Motherboard from the case so its completely away from metal e.t.c
i have tried another PSU and no luck

I'm just using the buttons on the mobo, ATM because it drives me crazy.
any idea if it may be the motherboard`s fault?

any tips are welcome

 

[Frankenputer]

What surface did you put the MOBO on to bench test?  Check all the power connections especially the 24 pin and the 8pin(or just CPU 4pin).  Verify the CPU is seated properly and do a barebones test, cpu and HS, vid card, 1 stick of ram next to the processor.

 

[Lockness]

What surface did you put the MOBO on to bench test?  Check all the power connections especially the 24 pin and the 8pin(or just CPU 4pin).  Verify the CPU is seated properly and do a barebones test, cpu and HS, vid card, 1 stick of ram next to the processor.

well its the same surface as my asus rampage came in (plastic). i think i`ve checked the connections 10 times, and 2 PSU`s
i checked the CPU seat earlier
i`ve also checked with 1 ram module, cpu and Motherboard  and no response (since it can boot without video)

thx for your advice tho

 

[jcniest5]

Buddy, just a word of advice...6GB OCZ Platinum DDR2-12800 and MSI Eclipse Plus just don't mix.  I have exactly the same combo and was not able to make it work right until I went and bought Corsair 1600 memory.  The OCZ memory has tighter memory timing, but it works horrible, even when I relax their timing to 9-9-9-24 like that of Corsair.  Still crapping out every single time, even at stock speed (non-OCed CPU)!  I originally thought that my memory kit was bad, si I RMAed it, got a new kit from OCZ, installed it, same thing!  My conclusion?  OCZ Platinum and Eclipse Plus just don't mix.

The Corsair memory kit works perfectly, stock or OCed.  To further isolate my issue, I OCed the CPU to a certain speed, use the relaxer timing of the two memory kits and tried one at a time.  I've tried running it at 1066, 1333, 1600 and everything in between.  With the Corsair memory, I was to run my board stable at everything.  As soon as I changed to the OCZ memory, the PC crapped out every single time.  It would crash, freeze, BSODed out....etc...etc....  The OCZ memory is now sitting on the shelf. 

Go and get a different brand of memory.  It will make a world of a difference, I tell ya. 

 

[Lockness]

Buddy, just a word of advice...6GB OCZ Platinum DDR2-12800 and MSI Eclipse Plus just don't mix.  I have exactly the same combo and was not able to make it work right until I went and bought Corsair 1600 memory.  The OCZ memory has tighter memory timing, but it works horrible, even when I relax their timing to 9-9-9-24 like that of Corsair.  Still crapping out every single time, even at stock speed (non-OCed CPU)!  I originally thought that my memory kit was bad, si I RMAed it, got a new kit from OCZ, installed it, same thing!  My conclusion?  OCZ Platinum and Eclipse Plus just don't mix.

The Corsair memory kit works perfectly, stock or OCed.  To further isolate my issue, I OCed the CPU to a certain speed, use the relaxer timing of the two memory kits and tried one at a time.  I've tried running it at 1066, 1333, 1600 and everything in between.  With the Corsair memory, I was to run my board stable at everything.  As soon as I changed to the OCZ memory, the PC crapped out every single time.  It would crash, freeze, BSODed out....etc...etc....  The OCZ memory is now sitting on the shelf. 

Go and get a different brand of memory.  It will make a world of a difference, I tell ya. 

well i would belive that my pc atleast would run fans e.t.c  even if it was the ram, as its now. i`l steal some ram from a buddy and see.
thanks for ur tip.

Regards Lockness

 

[Lockness]

Just tested with corsair ddr3 1600(a mate of mine has msi x48) 
there`s no response other than flashing led`s on the Motherboard,
so i do believe its the motherboard.
its gonna be sent back for testing on monday, untill then i would be glad for further tips

 

[Lockness]

nvm smoke started comming out from the motherboard  when i connected 4 pin(only)
either this card aint holding its reputation or im just a crappy builder (built 6 pc`s last 12 months).
im usualy MSI when it comes to Motherboards but this one dissapointed

need to clear some smoke now..
Laters folks.