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After finishing the build using those components (link: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/kC8csp), I encounter a black screen during startup. I reviewed the instructions and tried posting, but followed all troubleshooting steps. I’ve used single RAM sticks in each slot and tried known working units from another system, switching one at a time without success. I swapped the CPU from a functional machine (also 5600x) but didn’t get results. I’ve unplugged every part and connection at least twice. When power is pressed, the fans spin properly and CPU temperature rises. I suspect a faulty motherboard, but I want to rule other possibilities first. Verify your BIOS matches the CPU generation you’re attempting on your board—check the manual or manufacturer site. Ensure every power cable is securely connected. The monitor cable must be firmly attached to the graphics card and the monitor itself. Confirm your PSU can handle the full system load. Test booting with just a monitor and no other devices (still black). If you have both a dedicated GPU and an integrated one, try connecting the monitor to both card outputs and the board. If using only an iGPU, test VGA and HDMI connections on the card as well. When using VGA, ensure the board supports it; if digital out works, switch to VGA. If iGPU is used, check the board’s VGA output. When testing iGPU, verify the board has a VGA port and try that instead of digital. Make sure all connectors are firmly plugged in, re-seat if needed. Confirm your RAM, CPU, and GPU are properly connected and seated. (Re-seated both RAM and CPU without improvement) Remove riser cables between GPU and motherboard. If this resolves the issue, consider lowering your PCIe version/speed in BIOS to PCIe 3 or lower (not available in your setup). If your board has debug LEDs, inspect the error code and refer to the manual. (No LEDs detected) If headphones are connected and producing sound, check the motherboard for audio issues. If a debug speaker is attached, note the beep pattern and consult the manual or this discussion. Clear your CMOS. (Reset CMOS, no effect) Attempt booting with only a motherboard, CPU, and one RAM stick (if no integrated GPU, also plug in the GPU). Still no improvement. Double-check the previous steps, possibly due to DDR5 RAM training. Test your GPU in another machine. Ensure your RAM is compatible with your CPU and board. Please let me know.
Getting a blank screen after a fresh installation is typical. It needs time to complete RAM training, which can be slow on systems using AMD. Allow it some time—maybe 5 to 15 minutes before you see anything. That’s my typical duration.
Ensure your BIOS matches the CPU generation for your motherboard. Refer to the manual or manufacturer’s site for details. This wasn’t something I encountered before—was this AI-generated?
Confirmed your parts list was reviewed. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X lacks built-in graphics; consider a separate GPU or alternative CPU.