Hey everyone! Today when I tried to power on my PC, it wouldn't boot up. I can hear a slight click from the power supply unit (PSU), but that's about it—nothing else happens. The fact that a USB dongle still lights up shows the system is getting power. I even tried to jumpstart it with a screwdriver, but nothing changed. It was working perfectly fine just last night. One thing I've noticed is that I always shut it down completely before turning it off at the PSU. Any advice would be appreciated! Here are my specs: ASUS B650-E TUF Gaming WiFi motherboard, G.Skill Flare X5 48GB RAM, Toughpower GF A3 1050w PSU, MSI RTX 5090 OC GPU.
3 Answers
Did you happen to move your computer recently? Sometimes the slightest movement can dislodge cables or components.
First off, check if your CPU fan and other fans are spinning when you try to power it on. Just because the USB has power doesn't mean everything is working properly! If the fans aren't running at all, that's a big clue. Also, be careful with that power off method; sometimes it can lead to issues.
I didn't hear the CPU fan run, just that click!
Have you tried removing one of your RAM sticks and booting up again? Sometimes, faulty RAM can prevent the system from booting. After that, double-check all your motherboard connections to make sure everything is seated properly.
Nope, it's been sitting on my desk without moving for months.