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Thread: New PC Issue: Power cuts when switched on.

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    Take that 8 pin CPU connector, and split it in half (yes it can be done, just look closely), then plug it into the 4 pin power socket on the motherboard. Problem solved (hopefully)
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    Lol okay, will give it a go when I get home. Lets hope for the best.

    Thanks guys.

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    Quote Originally Posted by snore View Post
    My friend has done it before and we also referred to the user manuals when we weren't sure of something.
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    The friend that was helping me checked his PC and he also doesn't have it connected, i7 system.
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    We thought that was the issue, but my friend checked his system and it wasn't plugged in.
    Next time get someone else to help you
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    @snore, Sorted ?

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    Hey, thanks for the help guys.

    I managed to get the PC set up.

    It was indeed the 12V power connection!

    Lol.

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    Request /lock

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