My friend is trying to build a computer, it seems LIKE it should WORK, but it doesn't .
Can someone help find the problem, on the screen there is no signal.

The specs are E6400, Ati x1650 pro, P5b, ddr2 512mb ram.

I have my own computer (E6300, P5w dh deluxe, 2GB ddr2 ram), the ram and graphics card work in my computer.Either a faulty component or an INCORRECT build. Does it start up just no video?

It is always smartest to do a minimal build - 1 stick RAM, CPU/Fan and video card only and see if that will POST. If you toss it all together and it doesn't work you will have to isolate where the problem is.

Is the motherboard SHORTING out on the case? Quote

Either a faulty component or an incorrect build. Does it start up just no video?

It is always smartest to do a minimal build - 1 stick RAM, CPU/Fan and video card only and see if that will POST. If you toss it all together and it doesn't work you will have to isolate where the problem is.

Is the motherboard shorting out on the case?