I left my PC running for an hour during lunch, then came back to it but it turned off and can't start anymore.
I left my PC running for an hour during lunch, then came back to it but it turned off and can't start anymore.
Hello, a week ago my computer stopped functioning. I noticed the screen was off because I had left it running during lunch. When I attempted to restart it, it wouldn't boot up properly and the VGA light remained active. Since then, I've been trying various fixes such as clearing CMOS, re-seating the GPU, swapping RAM, but nothing has resolved the issue. I'm unsure what to do next. Ideally, I would test each component individually to identify the problem, but this is my only setup. Also, I don't have a motherboard buzzer or similar access points. Any guidance on troubleshooting steps would be greatly appreciated, as I'm hesitant to purchase replacement parts without first understanding the fault.
I don't have personal preferences, but here are some popular sites you might consider for purchasing PSU: Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, and specialized electronics retailers.
I would obtain the one I linked. The newer model raised the standards.
I went out and ordered the PSU you recommended. It took a long time for it to arrive by mail, but it’s now here. Unfortunately, I’m still facing the problem where the VGA light remains on. Are there any steps I can take that don’t require ordering another part to check if something specific is causing this issue? I don’t mind buying the PSU since it’s a good quality one and will last, though I was hoping it would fix the problem immediately.
I looked up the situation and found this description. It matches exactly what I experienced. I should have mentioned earlier that was what was happening, even though I focused only on the VGA light staying on. I tried the suggested fixes but didn’t succeed. Now I have a clearer idea of what to search for online.