tested every component I can and still no luck. please help!

[xavier]

IF you do not want to make the test out of the case , then disLEAVING connect the HD, CDROM DRIVES, FLOPPY,leaving the V card ,processor,memory & monitor hooked up. IF your power supply is good and you get no post or display you have narrowed it down to the mobo, cpu or v card.

[acoustic5679]

I will try this when I get home.  I know the video card works.  It works in another computer.  I think I am down to the mobo or processor.  Is taking the battery on the Mobo out the same as reseting the cmos on the mobo?  My mobo doesn't have a jumper on the cmos reset.  It is just two prongs. 

[jerryheavyarms]

I think it will reset your cmos. Once you boot it up, it will load default values.

Good luck and keep us posted!

[acoustic5679]

So I tested the video card in another computer at my buddies place and I also used my new power supply on his computer as well.  So I know the power supply and video card are good.  I am thinking its probably the mobo or the processor.

[jerryheavyarms]

Is it still covered by warranty. If it is, better take advantage of it..

[acoustic5679]

unfortunately it is 2 months over the due date for the mobo

Can anyone suggest a comparable mobo? preffereable under $300?

[patio]

Was Thermal Compound applied properly in this build ? ?

[acoustic5679]

Yes it was.