My PC randomly froze, and I had to unplug the power to reset it. Now, I'm having issues with my GPU since I can't get any display. I've even tried swapping in a different GPU, but I'm still facing the same problem. My current setup includes an MSI 3060 Ti, a B450-F motherboard, and a Ryzen 5 5700X 3D processor. Any advice on what might be going on?
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It sounds like the hard freeze could have damaged some hardware. Since you don't have an integrated GPU, troubleshooting will be tougher. I suggest removing as many components as you can—detach SSDs, hard drives, and leave only one stick of RAM. Just keep your keyboard and a single monitor connected. Boot up with this minimal setup and see if anything comes up. If you still get nothing, you might want to try a different RAM stick. If that doesn't work, it could be an issue with your PSU, motherboard, or CPU.
Be careful with how you handle the components while testing! When you’re removing parts, make sure you’re grounded to avoid static damage. If you’re still having no luck after testing RAM and simplifying your setup, it's worth checking if the power supply and motherboard are functioning properly.
Just to clarify, when you say to remove everything, should I also disconnect the CPU? Or just the GPU and storage drives? Would love to understand what else could be causing this issue.
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