I'm new to building PCs and I'm having a tough time getting my new setup to connect to my monitor. I've followed the basics of connecting everything, including the RAM, AIO cooler, and GPU. However, I'm seeing a solid yellow light on the motherboard, which supposedly indicates a RAM issue. When I hit the reset button, the light switches to red for a quick moment and then turns yellow again. Here are my parts:
- CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor
- MOBO: MSI PRO B760-P WiFi DDR4 ProSeries Motherboard
- GPU: ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
- RAM: CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MHz CL16-20-20-38 1.35V
- Storage: Silicon Power 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 2280 SSD
Any thoughts on what might be going wrong?
2 Answers
Just to add to what TechSavvyWizard said, sometimes it's good to space out the RAM sticks according to your motherboard's manual. If you've confirmed that your RAM is in the right slots and your PC is powering on (you mentioned the RGB lights are working), it might help to check compatibility as well. You could also consider reseating the GPU and ensuring it's properly connected. If all else fails, might be worth testing with just one stick of RAM at a time.
First, check your motherboard manual to confirm that your RAM sticks are installed in the correct slots. It's common to overlook this when building a new PC. Typically, you'll want the RAM to be in slots 2 and 4 if there are four slots total. Also, ensure that the RAM sticks aren't placed side by side, as this can cause issues. If you're still having trouble, try testing each stick in the right slot individually to rule out a faulty one.
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