I built a high-end gaming PC about six months ago, and it suddenly died while I was playing Ghost of Tsushima. The game froze, and when I tried to use Ctrl-Alt-Del, nothing happened. I even held the power button for ten seconds, but that didn't work either. Eventually, I had to unplug it. Now, when I try to turn it back on, all I'm getting is a black screen and can't access the BIOS. At least it's now turning off when I hold the power button. I'm really worried that a crucial component might have failed. How can I figure out which part might be causing this issue? This is the most expensive purchase I've made! Here's my build: CPU: 9800x3D, GPU: RTX 5700Ti, Motherboard: ASRock B650 Steel Legend Wifi, Air cooler: Peerless Assassin 120 SE, RAM: 16GB x2 T-Force Delta, SSD: NVMe 2To Crucial P3 Plus, PSU: Corsair RM850x, Case: Montech KING 95 Pro.
4 Answers
Have you tried using the integrated graphics? If you have a CPU with integrated graphics, take your GPU out and try to boot from it. Also, check if there are any POST error lights on the motherboard that might give you clues about what's wrong.
It sounds like your CPU or motherboard might be the issue, especially if you haven't updated the BIOS. Sometimes, if the BIOS isn't compatible, it can cause components to fail. Check for any obvious damage like burn marks on the CPU pads or pins.
Also, try removing the CPU and giving everything a good visual inspection—sometimes physical signs are telling. Good luck!
Don't forget the basics! Check your power breakers to see if there's an issue with your power supply. Sometimes, it's as simple as a tripped breaker.
Honestly, if it's an ASRock motherboard, sometimes those are known for quirks, especially with power issues. If nothing works, you might want to try reseating all your components and see if that helps. Good luck!
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