Get instant black screen upon entering Windows.
Get instant black screen upon entering Windows.
I frequently encounter problems when starting my Sec. PC (Xeon E3 1220V3 plus mostly GTX 650Ti Boost or Quadro RTX 6000). It immediately goes black once Windows loads, with the logo fading and signal disappearing. This has been a persistent issue for weeks, even after a full OS reset—running applications, installing drivers, but the screen and connection vanish. It disrupts my speaker system and work/relaxation setup, which I’d really like to maintain. Switching to Linux seems appealing, but my environment relies heavily on .exe files and Windows-only software; I haven’t fully embraced Linux yet. Still, it could be a viable path if needed. If all else fails or even that option doesn’t work, I’d prefer to keep the existing components in my new PC instead of selling them, since I need a backup system. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. This problem appears across all GPU, board, CPU, power supply, and screen configurations, leaving only my SSD as a potential weak point.
I set up the official Nvidia drivers on the first GPU, but it crashed afterward. On the second setup, I installed the official Nvidia Quadro RTX 6000 drivers, and it also failed. After that, I tried the GTX and opened Windows (11) with Internet, which caused the crash. Windows 10 stopped working after sitting without power for about three days, possibly due to CMOS.