Avoid sending new PC builds via POST method.
Avoid sending new PC builds via POST method.
This is my third PC build and I've been trying to troubleshoot for about a week, any guidance would be appreciated. This is a gift for my girlfriend for Christmas, I have been using older compnents such as the case, power supply and storage as placeholders until we can get better components in future upgrades. The computer turns on, the fans spin, but I get no display/POST I have tried all 18 given troubleshooting techniques and some more, often multiple times. I have tried different monitors and ports. The BIOS on the motherboard is version 12.01 which I assume is backwards compatible for the CPU which only requires 2.04. I have tested the ram on another computer and it worked, when I tested the same build with a different (known to be working) PSU I got the same result (Turns on but no display). I can't test the CPU because all other computers I have available are AMD. PSU: DEER DR-8500BTX 500W ATX12V Power Supply CPU: Intel Core i3-12100 3.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor Motherboard: ASRock B660M-HDV Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard Memory: Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory Video Card: MSI RADEON RX 460 2G OC Radeon RX 460 (I have been trying to get the build working with just integrated graphics on the CPU, though I have attemped using the GPU and got the same result) Because the motherboard doesn't come with lights or sound prompts to help, I'm considering buying a POST card on amazon to see if I can get more information. I've attached images, I'm trying to get the build working with just the required components (PSU, CPU, RAM, MOBO) Happy Holidays and thanks in advance for any help! IMG_2938.HEIC IMG_2939.HEIC IMG_2943.HEIC
It seems like a good idea to upgrade to a modern power supply unit because you'll be using a dedicated GPU. Previous PSUs weren't built for the high 12V power demands of today's GPUs and components. A simple test—checking if it advertises 500W output on the 12V rail—can help determine its value. If it falls short, it likely isn't worth keeping.