I recently tried to install my new Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 240mm cooler, but now my PC won't turn on properly. When I press the power button, there's no signal on the monitor, even though the fans, GPU, and mouse all power on. I removed the cooler and checked the CPU, but I'm still having the same issue. What should I do? My setup includes an i5 14600k, an Asus B760M-K motherboard, and an RTX 5070.
2 Answers
When you swapped the coolers, did you remove anything else or just the cooler? Sometimes, bent pins on the motherboard can cause issues, so it’s worth checking them closely. Try using a flashlight and looking at different angles to spot any potential damage.
Did your PC work fine before you swapped out the cooler?
Yes, it was running well before. I just got the PC a few hours ago, but I noticed it hit 100 °C, which is why I got the new cooler.
I checked the motherboard carefully, and the pins look normal to me.