I'm having a real issue with my PC – it won't turn on at all! When I press the power button, nothing seems to happen; no beeping, no display on the monitor, and it doesn't even boot to the BIOS. Just to clarify, I'm not worried about the cable clutter on the right side; I'm focused on getting it to work first. Here are my specs: I have a Ryzen 9 9600X, Trident Royal 32GB (2x16) CL28 RAM, a Gigabyte AORUS B850M Elite Ice motherboard, an NZXT Kraken 240 cooler, an Inland TN440 SSD, a Samsung 980 Pro, an RX 7700XT GPU, and a Powerspec 750W semi-modular PSU.
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First thing, check if the power supply switch is actually on. Make sure the front panel power button is connected correctly to the motherboard too. It could just be something simple like that. Also, is anything turning on when you press the button, like fans or RGB lights? If it's a new build, sometimes RAM takes a few minutes to train, so give it some time as well.
Make sure your power supply can handle the load. A good rule is to leave some headroom; so if your PSU is rated at 750W, keep 10-20% in mind for efficiency. Try removing one stick of RAM and see if it boots. Also, check if your CPU is seated properly – even a small misalignment can cause issues. And remember, ensure all your connections, especially the CPU power cable, are secure!
I’ll try booting with one stick of RAM first and see what happens.
Does your motherboard have any diagnostic lights or codes? Those can help pinpoint where the problem lies. If it's showing nothing at all, it might be worth checking connections again, especially for the CPU cooler. If your motherboard has a flash BIOS feature, you could try that too, but be careful since it can be risky if you can't see what's going on.
No lights come on. It’s just the RAM when the GPU is plugged in.
I only see the RGB on the RAM lighting up, nothing else seems to power on.