I was in the middle of a gaming session when my PC suddenly died on me. I tried turning it back on, and it would start for just a moment before shutting off again. I've gone through a bunch of troubleshooting steps like swapping in a different power supply, testing a different CPU, and even using just one RAM stick. I also did the CMOS battery reset and attempted to boot without the GPU, but nothing worked. The only time it stayed on for longer was when I disconnected the CPU 4-pin from the motherboard. Given that, I'm wondering if my motherboard is dead or if there's something else I could try. My setup includes a Ryzen 5 5700X3D, 16GB of RAM, an RX 9070 XT, and a Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 850W PSU.
4 Answers
Not sure what's going on, but I really hope you figure it out soon! Good luck!
It sounds like your motherboard might be the culprit here. If you've tried all those other components and that's what happens, it's a strong indicator something's gone wrong with the motherboard itself. Definitely worth considering a replacement if it won't boot otherwise.
I had a similar issue once, and it turned out to be the CPU! But since you’ve already tested a spare CPU and it didn’t help, I’d lean more toward it being a motherboard issue. It usually gives some form of warning or beeping if there’s a problem, but maybe yours didn’t?
Honestly, it sounds like you might just need a new motherboard. The fact that it doesn’t give any errors or beeps before shutting off is a bad sign. If you have a friend with similar parts, testing with their motherboard could help confirm.
I know, right? I really thought the spare CPU might be the fix, but after it died again, I’m mostly wondering if the motherboard is truly toast.