Hey everyone! I just assembled a brand new AMD system, but I'm running into an issue: there's no display when I power it up. All the fans, including the RGB lights on the RAM, turn on, but they accelerate like crazy, which makes me nervous about possible damage. I think it's the case fans that are spinning fast, not the AIO cooler that's mounted in the front. I've already reset the CMOS battery and checked the RAM slots, and I've tried using both the onboard video and the GPU for display, but no luck. I also checked all the connections, and it looks like the GPU fans aren't spinning either. All parts are brand new, except for the case fans. Any help would be really appreciated! Here's what I'm working with:
- Corsair Vengeance RGB 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5200MHz
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
- Arctic Liquid Freezer III ARGB PRO
- ASUS Prime 9070XT
- Asus B850 Max Gaming WIFI White
- Corsair RM1200e 1000W
6 Answers
When you first boot up, give it at least 20 minutes for the RAM to train, especially if the BIOS is older. Fans usually go to 100% during this initial training phase. They're not causing any damage, and your GPU likely has fan stop, so the fans won't spin until needed. Just make sure all your power connectors are secure!
Update: I managed to get into BIOS! I removed the GPU and only had one RAM stick in, which allowed it to boot. Then I turned it off and added the second stick, and now it's working with both! It seems they just needed to be reseated, although I thought I heard them click before. I’ll now try plugging the GPU back in to see if it works.
Try using the Q-LED Core for troubleshooting; that could point you in the right direction if there’s an issue.
Does your motherboard show any debug lights at all? That can help identify the problem.
I've heard that Corsair RAM kits have had some issues recently. It’s possible your RAM is faulty, which could cause the stress on the memory controller and result in those rapid fan speeds during BIOS. Just a thought!
That’s a good point! Is there a way I can test if the RAM is actually the problem? Unfortunately, I don’t have spare RAM to try.
Have you tried connecting your monitor directly to the motherboard instead of the GPU? Sometimes using the iGPU can help you get a display. Also, check if your motherboard has any debug LEDs or post codes; they can tell you if something’s wrong. I totally get the frustration of building a new rig and not getting a display after all that effort!
Thanks, I’ve tried monitors on both the onboard HDMI and the GPU. I’m assuming the motherboard is okay since everything powers on and peripherals light up. I’ll start checking each part as you suggested.
I’ve checked all the connections, and I'm sure they’re correct. I’ll wait a bit longer and see how it goes.