I built my first PC about three months ago and it was running smoothly until now. Recently, the lights on my motherboard for the CPU (Ryzen 5 7600X) and RAM have turned red and orange, but the RGB lights and fans are still working. Despite trying various fixes like testing each RAM stick in different slots, resetting the CMOS, and flashing the BIOS, my system still won't post. I've read online that this issue is often related to RAM, especially with Asrock motherboards (I have the X870 Pro RS Wifi and Teamgroup T-Force RAM). I don't have another PC to test my parts – is there a way to figure out which component is faulty without spending unnecessary money?
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Keep in mind, Asrock motherboards have a reputation for being a bit shady with certain CPUs. If you ever upgrade, avoid their boards if you're thinking of getting X3D chips, although you're not using one right now, so it shouldn't affect you directly.
You might want to borrow or buy a single stick of different RAM to test it out. If you’ve got friends with spare sticks, that's a great way to see if that’s the root of the problem. I did something similar once and it helped me pinpoint the issue quickly.
Honestly, if you can't test at home, your best bet is a repair shop, or you could consider buying a new RAM kit just to test it and then return it later. Once you find out what's faulty, returning parts for RMA is usually straightforward anyway.
Another option is to take your PC to a computer repair shop. They generally have spare parts and can swap them out to figure out what’s working and what’s not. I know it might be pricier than a DIY fix, but sometimes it's the fastest way to get your PC back up and running.
Right? It's a shame because their boards can look great, but reliability is key.