I'm having a tough time with my PC lately. The GPU has been crashing during heavy usage, and I've ruled out the GPU being the problem since it works fine in another computer. I suspect it might be an issue with either the CPU or the power supply. So today, I decided to swap the power supply from my old computer, moving from an EVGA 1000 GQ to a CX750M. I know the CX isn't as good, but I read that the EVGA had some reliability issues, so I thought I'd take a shot at replacing it.
Now, I'm trying to figure out if the new power supply can't provide enough power for my CPU or if I might have messed something up during the swap. When I hit the power button, everything flickers on for just a second - enough to light up but only moves the fan a bit. Does this sound like a power issue to you, or did I possibly do something wrong? Just as a side note, I'm using an i5 10600 CPU with a GTX 1070 (or maybe a GTX 1060, I can't remember).
1 Answer
First off, check your connections! Make sure everything is fully seated — cables for the motherboard and power connections to your components can often be a culprit. Also, try resetting the CMOS; it can sometimes help reset system settings that could prevent the PC from powering up. To reset the CMOS, look for a small battery on your motherboard and remove it for a few seconds before putting it back in. If you're still having issues, consider booting with just one stick of RAM and remove the GPU temporarily to see if the system starts without it.
Okay, I'll take a look at the CMOS when I can. I'm not super familiar with it, so I appreciate the tip!