New Computer Refuses to start up

[Roostervier]

Ok, so I have all my parts to this new computer. I just bought a new 500 watt psu, with an EVGA nForce 590 SLI Mobo, EVGA nVidia Geforce 8800 GTS, AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.8 GHz processor, and a new case. I've hooked it all up, and it refuses to start. The only thing that seems to sort of power on are two yellow lights on the motherboard. Unfortunately, these lights are not the debug lights... just sort of random lights. Anyway, I called EVGA, and they said there might be a grounding problem, and to try getting it to work outside the case. I am about to try that, but I don't see the point, because it still won't work when I put it back in, so what would be the point? So, I know that when they say "grounding," they are talking about something with electricity. Does anyone have any idea what problem it would be having with the electricity then? Thanks.

[Mr Buckshot]

I believe that mobo has an integrated card you could try out (probably a Geforce 6150). Try removing your gfx card and booting with the integrated to see if it's actually a problem with your assembly (as in, maybe something wasn't connected properly) or if it's really with the video card.

Grounding is something to do with shorting due to static or something (high risk of happening if you assembled the PC on a carpeted floor)

[Patrickssj6]

There are golden screws that come with the Motherboard/Case.You have to put them between the case and your Mobo so your Mobo doesn't touch the casing. They avoid static charges.

[Roostervier]

I already have, as teh lag told me to take that out and try it. It had no effect. I don't think it's my video card at all really. I think it's either a faulty mobo or somehow I did something to the CPU.

[Mr Buckshot]

Well, if you held the CPU as you would hold a coin before sticking it in, you might have shorted it, but I think you're smart enough to avoid skin contact with the metal connectors.

[Roostervier]

Not sure that I had done that, but it is possible. If it had happened, think I should RMA quick? It was open box and I have to get it in soon if so. The first time I am positive I didn't, though. And I still had this problem.

[Chronos]

Connect your PSU to another pc, then start that pc.
That will actually help you determine if your PSU works.

If it was your GFX card, then your pc would still boot up.
The first thing that a bios does when you press the power on button is give the "Power Good" signal to your PSU.
If it can't do that it's either your PSU that's dead or your motherboard that's faulty.

[Roostervier]

Well, I submitted an RMA for both my CPU and Mobo, and now I am going with intel stuff.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131142

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115030

I can't afford any more. Anyway, thanks for the help.