I'm working on a new build with the following components: MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk WiFi motherboard, Corsair Dominator Titanium DDR5 32 GB RAM, MSI 5070 Ti graphics card, and a Ryzen 9 9950x3d CPU. I have both RAM sticks installed in every slot, I've tested them individually, and even flashed the BIOS twice. I've waited for memory training, but I'm still not getting any display. Right now, I'm using a TV instead of a monitor, and nothing shows up on the screen. Should I wait for my monitor to arrive, or is there something else I should try? I'm stressed because I really hope I didn't buy faulty parts, and I have limited time to troubleshoot due to work.
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First, double-check that your BIOS is updated correctly. If your motherboard’s BIOS is outdated, it might not support your CPU yet. Make sure you followed the manual instructions for flashing it from a USB drive. That’s crucial!
It sounds like you might be experiencing a RAM compatibility issue, which can happen often with newer builds. I had similar problems until I used RAM that was on the QVL for my AM5 9900X3D. If you can, try getting a BIOS update or test different RAM sticks. By the way, using a monitor instead of a TV might help with troubleshooting too!
Do you think it would help to use the old RAM from my previous computer? Would that make a difference?
I’ve already done the BIOS update twice. I downloaded two different files from MSI, but the flashing process only lasted a few seconds before it turned a solid light.