Device won't start: B650 Gaming X AX paired with Ryzen 7800x3d and G.Skill 6000CL30
Device won't start: B650 Gaming X AX paired with Ryzen 7800x3d and G.Skill 6000CL30
Hello everyone, I'm facing a puzzling problem. I just moved to a new computer with the latest CPU and RAM. At first, everything worked perfectly—especially during my first boot. I turned on XMP for the night, but now things have taken a turn. The system is slowing down significantly, so I tried a restart. While doing that, I forgot to install the case fan in the right slot. After reconnecting everything, nothing happened except the CPU red light staying on. I suspect it might have been on even when the PC was running. I've tried several fixes in order: swapping out the GPU, changing RAM slots, removing RAM, resetting CMOS with a battery, and reinstalling RAM. Each time I restarted, Windows would be slow until it crashed. The red LED kept blinking. I'm really confused—what should I do next?
I clarify what "slow" means in technical terms. Are we talking about reduced performance or delays? We need precise details—like whether the CPU speed is dropping, how long it takes to boot, or how long web browsing takes. For each task, I’ll break down the process step by step, showing timing and behavior.
I noticed the system was running slowly. I looked into TaskManager to check component usage—CPU load was only 3%. I didn’t understand what you meant by CPU frequency. After shutting down the PC, it started working again briefly, but now it won’t boot at all. I tried a CMOS reset with a jumper, reinstalled RAM and booted it once more, hoping for improvement. Someone mentioned DDR5 needs time to sync with the CPU, which might explain the delay. Right now, the machine is inactive, the red LED stays off, and the screen remains black.
I have replaced both the CPU and the cooler above it now, but the screws are being tightened excessively—same outcome.
I've tried Q-Flash, used the jumper to reset the CMOS, and started with just one RAM, but nothing has worked. I'm really stuck and need another suggestion.
This morning (I’m based in Germany) I successfully re-entered BIOS. Initially everything seemed normal, CPU at 20°, XMP turned off, but a CMOS reset alert appeared—until the system went dark again. The red light stayed on continuously. I’ve attached some photos for reference.