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Help with VGA/RAM light issues

Help with VGA/RAM light issues

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Alysss
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11-19-2025, 02:33 AM
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Motherboard: B650E-E Wifi ASUS
GPU: 5070Ti/9060xt
CPU 9800x3d
PSU Lian Li EGO850G
RAM GSkill Trident 16GBx2
I previously used a 9060xt and had no issues, but switched to the 5070Ti. It worked perfectly. This morning it stopped functioning (just a bit later). I fixed it with a VGA light, re-settled everything, tried troubleshooting via iGPU, and finally got it to boot into BIOS. This only happened when connected to the iGPU. After updating the BIOS, plugging in the 5070Ti again resolved the problem multiple times—by unplugging cables after resetting and resetting CMOS. Once the 5070Ti was properly seated, it sometimes triggered a yellow RAM light, requiring another CMOS reset. The BIOS would then report POST issues even though it was working. BitLocker also kept appearing, prompting me to ask for my key, though I’m not sure if that’s related. Both GPUs are functioning correctly; the 5070Ti is drawing only the expected power (50W idle). I’m still confused about what’s happening.
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Alysss
11-19-2025, 02:33 AM #1

Motherboard: B650E-E Wifi ASUS
GPU: 5070Ti/9060xt
CPU 9800x3d
PSU Lian Li EGO850G
RAM GSkill Trident 16GBx2
I previously used a 9060xt and had no issues, but switched to the 5070Ti. It worked perfectly. This morning it stopped functioning (just a bit later). I fixed it with a VGA light, re-settled everything, tried troubleshooting via iGPU, and finally got it to boot into BIOS. This only happened when connected to the iGPU. After updating the BIOS, plugging in the 5070Ti again resolved the problem multiple times—by unplugging cables after resetting and resetting CMOS. Once the 5070Ti was properly seated, it sometimes triggered a yellow RAM light, requiring another CMOS reset. The BIOS would then report POST issues even though it was working. BitLocker also kept appearing, prompting me to ask for my key, though I’m not sure if that’s related. Both GPUs are functioning correctly; the 5070Ti is drawing only the expected power (50W idle). I’m still confused about what’s happening.

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11-19-2025, 02:33 AM
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I'm using a fresh Lian Li riser cable and mount since my 5070Ti is too large with the AIO and fans facing RIGHT of my CPU (fishbowl). I connected both GPUs to confirm it wasn't the problem. I don't think so, even though it's new. One more coming in the mail.
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11-19-2025, 02:33 AM #2

I'm using a fresh Lian Li riser cable and mount since my 5070Ti is too large with the AIO and fans facing RIGHT of my CPU (fishbowl). I connected both GPUs to confirm it wasn't the problem. I don't think so, even though it's new. One more coming in the mail.

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