Adjusted resolution to 5950x but system still won't start
Adjusted resolution to 5950x but system still won't start
Hi, your setup is quite interesting. You're using a newer motherboard (5950x) and trying to run an older system (5900x). After swapping, the PC doesn't boot properly. You've updated the BIOS but still face issues—either it stays stuck at the logo or crashes during repair mode. Since you can't access the original chip, you're stuck without a clear solution. Someone might have misread the BIOS steps or there could be hardware incompatibility. Consider checking the motherboard manual or reaching out to Asus support for further guidance.
Refresh the system using the latest non-beta release. The initial update might have caused an issue.
You might remove the 5900x before the 5950x because there appears to be an issue with your storage. It seems unrelated to the CPU problems, and I don’t see a direct link between Windows repair and your system. You haven’t mentioned another drive for installation, but booting usually involves reaching the BIOS. I edited this on June 11, 2025 by leclod.
Confirming your message: Are you experiencing boot problems? I’ll check the storage drive, including the processor and RAM.
Are there two or four sticks? You can attempt to start with just one stick at a time. (Refer to your motherboard manual for the correct slot when testing with a single DIMM) This RAM is quite slow, just a heads up. Make sure to unplug and plug it back in at both ends. You might have shifted something loose while working inside. Replace your boot drive, re-seat the CPU, and verify the thermal paste coverage. Are temperatures visible in BIOS? Would you like to boot a Linux live USB? It would have been wise to test both before moving forward. Next time you’ll understand this better. It really should have worked if you tried it properly.
I also updated the post now. I still have the 5900x, but it’s in another town at least. I can retrieve it back in a few weeks, thankfully. I reach the bios section, but after that it either loads forever or crashes. I attempted to install Windows on another drive via the PC, but the USB wouldn’t load.