I recently upgraded from a 1050 Ti to a 5060 Ti, and after changing my thermal paste, my PC won't power on at all. The only thing I did was unplug the CPU cooler without disconnecting it from the motherboard, clean everything, and then install the new GPU. I've already tried turning it on without the GPU as a test, but no luck. Just to provide a bit of context, I'm running a Ryzen 5 5600X processor and I've unplugged everything from my RM750 power supply. Interestingly, when I plug in the ethernet cable, the lights flash, suggesting it might not be a PSU issue. My motherboard is an ASUS B550F. Am I in serious trouble here?
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It sounds like you might have bumped something while swapping out the GPU. Check your front panel connector cables; they can easily get loose during upgrades. If that doesn't work, try making a temporary connection using a screwdriver to see if the power button is the issue.
If you're getting no lights on the motherboard except for the ethernet cable, it might be time to build your PC from scratch again to ensure everything is seated correctly. A clean build can sometimes resolve these issues.
Starting from scratch sounds like a good plan. Just make sure to work on a non-static surface and check every connection!
Just to cover the basics, did you connect the power cables to your new GPU? The 5060 Ti requires an external power connection, unlike the 1050 Ti which draws all its power from the PCIe slot.
Yeah, I made sure to connect a 6+2 to my 5060 Ti, so that shouldn't be the problem.
Have you checked if your CPU is seated properly? Sometimes when applying thermal paste, the CPU can get dislodged. Look under the cooler to see if the pins are still aligned. If you need to, reseat it and make sure everything is locked in tight before trying again.
I double-checked mine and it turned out I hadn't secured it properly! Definitely worth a look.
Nobody wants to hear this, but did you happen to work on a bed or a surface that could generate static? That could cause issues over time. Just be careful next time, and make sure you're grounded when handling components.
I did work on a bed, but I doubt it's the cause. Still, better safe than sorry next time!
I had the same issue! Bumping those cables can totally mess things up. I ended up reseating everything and it worked, so fingers crossed for you!