I put together my PC about six months ago, and it's been working perfectly until yesterday. I left it on while I stepped away for about an hour, and when I returned, it wouldn't boot. I tried hitting some keys on the keyboard, thinking it had just gone to sleep, but I got no display. Now, when I try to power it on again, the CPU and DRAM LEDs are lit, but nothing else happens. Here's what I've attempted so far: I cleared the CMOS battery, booted with just one RAM stick, and checked all the power connectors, which seemed fine.
For reference, here are my build specs: Asrock X870 Pro RS WiFi motherboard, AMD R7 9800X3D CPU, and GSkill 6000MHz RAM. I haven't noticed any physical damage or discoloration on the CPU, and the motherboard pins look good too. What should I do next?
3 Answers
Hey! Here are a few things you might want to try:
1. Unplug all external USB devices and try turning it on again.
2. Remove the backplate and check all cables to make sure everything is secure.
3. The CPU light might mean there's an issue with the CPU, so take it out and inspect for bent pins or other damage.
4. Go through your RAM sticks—try each one individually and see if that helps.
Yikes, I hope this isn't the case, but I've heard of Asrock boards causing issues with the 9800X3D. It might be a good idea to reach out to their support as soon as you can!
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