Issue identified: Graphics card anomaly reported.
Issue identified: Graphics card anomaly reported.
I swapped my Asus B550-E MB for a B550-XE since my case supported USB-C 10G and the XE had the correct connector. The XE model wasn’t available when I assembled this build, and with all PCIe lanes occupied, adding an expansion card proved impossible. I then opted for the 2070 Super FE from MSRP just before GPU costs spiked. I upgraded my primary workstation with a GTX 970 and matched its power supply to the same unit that powered my original machine. I purchased a 5600X for the gaming rig alongside the identical PSU. The gaming rig doesn’t boot, while the workstation does. It features an AMD 5600X CPU, 2x8GB Patriot Viper Steel, 16GB RAM, and a Corsair RM550X PSU. The “work” machine uses an AMD 3700X CPU, 2x16GB G.Skill Trident Z, 32GB RAM, and the same PSU. I connected a speaker to the gaming rig; it emitted a long beep followed by three short ones, indicating a power issue. I double-checked all connections, swapped the “CPU / PCIe” cables to the PSU, and ensured proper seating. I also booted with only the CPU and a single RAM stick—though the DRAM light stayed lit, it switched when I replaced it with the workstation’s RAM. After clearing CMOS, I installed the 970 instead of the 2070. Before returning the PSU, I’m unsure if I missed anything. I haven’t exchanged the PSUs because they’re modular, but swapping from the workstation would be difficult without removing the motherboard. I also lack a multimeter.
PSU might not be sufficient. My 5900X with RTX3060ti setup currently handles a max gaming demand around 450W, yet Nvidia suggests a minimum of 750W for 2060 and beyond, probably to cover the initial startup spike. I wasn't using any graphics cards or near your machines, so you're right—your PC might be hiding something. Edited April 16, 2022 by An0maly_76 Updated, more details
Well, the 2070 Super was functioning well with the 2018 RM550X model, and I believe the CPU power consumption remains similar under load—some sources even suggest the 5600X used less power in certain conditions. When testing the "work" computer during its initial build (3700X and 2070 Super on RM550x and B550-F), running Prime 95 and Furmark for an hour performed without issues. The "gaming" version uses the same B550-F motherboard and 2070 Super, but features a different RAM setup. The main distinction is that the RM550x is the 2021 model with Type4 cables and a 5600X processor. I also swapped in a RAM stick from the work computer to the gaming one just to verify. At least it powers on, though it keeps emitting the same long beep followed by three short ones. I’m wondering if that code indicates something wrong. The only change I’d consider is swapping the CPUs, but I’m hesitant. It’s possible the motherboard got damaged during removal from the work computer, which could explain the boot issue even though it appears to start. The PCIe slot looks undamaged at this point.
I switched the motherboard finally and it started working properly. Examining the "gaming" PC's memory under a magnifying glass suggests I might have bent one of the RAM slots, since a few pins aren't returning to their normal position. Odd that two RAM pins not making contact are flagged as an "anomaly" alongside the graphics card.