2017 Hardware Thread

Dude said:

I did speak with Asus, the said the board wasnt getting power. Even the q code leds didnt light up. The wanted me to rma for repair. Like Steve said, i went the amazon route. Sent in for a refund and will try the code model next

Install and wire two different boards, turn on the power and nothing happens both times and their answer is "hey, the board's not getting power". I have a six year old nephew who wouldn't have a clue what the actual issue is but I bet he could also have confirmed the obvious SYMPTON to you.

Ya, I would have gone the Amazon route as well, especially after a tech support call like that.

OldMike65 said:

I hope the 3rd time is a charm Doug, this would drive me nuts. Hope everything goes well with the MB this time.

No kidding. If the 3rd time ISN'T a charm, I would strongly suggest he give his banner brand or some other brand a go.

Dude said:

I have been dwelling over this the last few days after sending two motherboards back. I am going with this MB now

TUF Z270 MARK 1





I hope this one works

I also got another PSU, Here is Johnny take on the PSU
EVGA 850

Hmmm seems like those are the New Sabertooths instead of calling them that they go by Mark 1 now

Sabertooth boards have always been good to me

Dude said:

I hope it's good to me, if not I will have to create a 2018 hardware thread

Everything will be fine this time, Dude. I have no doubts, but just in case....

Dude said:

I hope it's good to me, if not I will have to create a 2018 hardware thread

lol I'm sure this time you'll get it going