Checking for display problems on your new PC setup
Checking for display problems on your new PC setup
The situation might have cost you a few hundred dollars. If a CPU pin breaks, it’s usually not a good sign. Unless you’re very lucky and the pin happens to be a duplicate ground, it could prevent the system from booting. Generally, there aren’t any truly unnecessary pins, but even if it boots, it may show strange or incorrect behavior. My guess is the broken pin is the culprit. You might consider finding another way to get video or data. It comes down to whether the effort is worth it for the chance that some components are faulty.
Thank you for your feedback. Initially, I thought the CPU was still functioning. I started by testing with Cinebench r23, which completed around five runs without any issues. If a faulty pin could explain the no-display problem, I’d be willing to invest a few hundred dollars. However, I’m cautious since other parts might be at fault and my CPU seems to be operating normally. Right now, I’m reviewing the beep codes to narrow down the possible replacement.
You didn't need a video. It functioned well for some time before stopping video output.
I ran Cinebench before the video problems started (my CPU was fine). By the way, I got home quickly after work, reinstalled the RAM, and everything works again! The display is back. I’ll check later to see if those Event 41 shutdowns persist. Now I’m sure it’s a RAM issue. I’ll update this thread once I have new RAM and do some tests.
If the video functioned, it might be completely unrelated. What wattage do you have available for the device? A quick cable inspection could also help. I received no video last time, but it was because I didn’t connect my cables properly. (Derp) Updated December 12, 2022 by Bombastinator
The video restarted successfully and allowed me to log in to Windows once more. I'm currently using a Corsair CV750 PSU.
It seems the issue might be connected to power supply. The PC is now operating correctly.
The GPU comes with a recommended power rating, which is the lowest allowed. On premium cards this figure can drop by as much as 200 watts or more. A tighter specification was recently released for power supplies, so using a PSU rated just above the suggested value might work. My card needs 750 watts, so I chose 850. This matches the minimum requirement for my setup. The 3090 model added an extra 200 watts, making it easier on AMD systems. Thanks to this adjustment, I have more PSU capacity than necessary. I’m fine with that—it’s only a small increase overall. You might consider adding another 15-20 dollars if you want the best performance.