Fans are buzzing but the system remains unresponsive.
Fans are buzzing but the system remains unresponsive.
The CMOS reset didn’t fix the issue; it still failed afterward. I’m unsure if the problem lies in RAM, the motherboard, or the power supply. The GPU seems fine since there were no artifacts, and the CPU wasn’t overheating.
When you say it died again, are you referring to the computer shutting down unexpectedly while in use? We can definitely help troubleshoot further if you're ready. Unplug the GPU and remove it entirely. Don't reinstall it yet. Remove the RAM and reattach them one at a time, testing each combination. See if the system boots or functions properly.
I understand what happens when it stops working—I’ll press the power button, and it either flashes the LED or doesn’t respond at all. The PSU makes a clicking sound after turning off during a boot loop for a short time. I’ll attempt to capture a video and try the suggested combinations tomorrow. Thanks!
Begin by ruling out faulty components beyond just a bad contact. Ensure the motherboard powers on reliably. Remove the GPU and check if the system boots consistently. If issues persist, swap RAM sticks one at a time, testing each connection to confirm proper startup. Verify boot functionality using the motherboard’s diagnostic LEDs—if the bottom LED lights up and then extinguishes, it indicates successful OS boot.
I haven’t managed to fix it yet, but I’m seeing artifacts on the boot screen while everything else works fine. It hasn’t stopped completely before, but this seems like a warning for a bad monitor or CPU if other parts are okay. My CPU is always near full load in EA FC and even crashed yesterday. Would you still suggest proceeding as planned? I’ll try it when I’m back home from work.
Would it help if I tested performance first before shutting down? UserBenchmarks: Game 142%, Desk 99%, Work 133% CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K - 97.9% GPU: Nvidia RTX 3070 - 146% SSD: Spcc M.2 PCIe SSD 1TB - 205.8% SSD: WDC WDS100T2G0A-00JH30 1TB - 43.6% RAM: Unknown CL16-20-20 D4-3200 2x8GB - 85.4% MBD: MSI Z390-A PRO (MS-7B98) Power supply seems unstable. Turning it off and pressing power resets it, but plugging it back in causes it to restart without me touching the power button. Disconnected PSU, left alone, GPU removed, reconnected PSU, turned on again – fans spun and LED failed to light up.