I'm having some issues with my PC that I built three years ago. It stopped showing anything on the display, and after some troubleshooting, I discovered a faulty RAM stick, which I replaced. Everything was fine until yesterday when it stopped outputting again. I reseated the GPU and tried different RAM configurations, including my backup sticks, but nothing worked. There's no LED indicator showing problems, and it seems like it's booting into Windows by the sounds I'm hearing.
I'm suspecting that the motherboard might be the cause, so I'm in need of a replacement. Here are my current specs:
- i5 13600k
- ASRock Z690-itx/ax
- 64GB (2x32) DDR4
- PowerColor Red Devil RX 6700XT
- 2x 2280 M.2
- NZXT H1 V2 with the original AIO and PSU
I need a motherboard with an LGA1700 socket that supports DDR4 and has at least 2 M.2 2280 slots. It doesn't have to be ITX, as I'm planning to switch to an ATX case soon. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! I prefer to purchase from Amazon UK but am open to other retailers with good customer service.
4 Answers
You might want to check if the NZXT H1 has had any issues with the riser cable. As a workaround, try connecting your display through the motherboard's DisplayPort instead of the GPU, just to see if you get any signal that way.
I think I might have found a suitable board for you! Check out this option on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/06bUKctl. It has everything you need, though you might lose a few rear USB 3 ports. Just something to keep in mind.
I found the ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D4, which has the LGA 1700 socket and supports DDR4. It has four M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0, and seems like a solid option without the crazy prices of DDR5 motherboards. I ordered it recently and am waiting for my other parts to arrive to build it. Check it out on Amazon UK!
Thank you for the suggestion! I'll look into that board.
Before you decide on a motherboard replacement, make sure to check for video output options and possibly test other monitors if you haven't already. Just to cover all your bases.
I actually forgot to mention that I checked the video output on the motherboard and still couldn't get any signal. Thanks for the tip!
I did try all the DP ports on my GPU and motherboard, and even with fresh reboots, I couldn't get it to output. Thanks for the suggestion!