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Hi, today I purchased a new 3060ti and a 1TB M.2 drive to replace my old SATA SSD and two HDDs. This morning I installed the new 3060ti into the system while keeping the previous storage setup (without using the M.2), and everything functioned properly. I used it to download the Windows 11 Media Creation tool to a USB drive so I could run Windows 11 on my new M.2. Tonight, I completed the new configuration with the updated M.2, removed the old storage setup, and when I pressed the power button nothing happened except the PSU started making loud noises, indicating a shortage warning. Later, after taking everything out and reassembling, I discovered the issue was likely from the AIO's backplate. The PC turned on but didn’t boot properly, and there was no buzzing anymore, meaning the shortage problem was resolved. I removed the CPU and reinserted it three times, suspecting a communication error between the CPU and RAM (though the CPU itself appeared fine). After trying different RAM sticks—one in A2 and another in A4—I still couldn’t get a boot or display. I spent five hours troubleshooting online and wondered if my CPU might have been shorted because inserting an M.2 SSD could damage it. I removed the GPU, which was working, but the M.2 drive was still causing issues. I’m seeking advice on what to do next. I think you can find my specifications in my signature.
Also the motherboard codes seem random. I just reset the CMOS battery, ran the PC with both RAM sticks, and I get a BOOT light. With one stick of RAM it only shows the CPU light, like what’s happening here xD. Everything was working perfectly, but I’m not sure why the PSU buzzing meant my CPU died. Tomorrow I’ll try running the old storage setup again to see if it fixes the problem.
If the AIO's backplate was shorting the output of one of the VRMs, many of which have MOSFETs rated at 60 to 100A, you may have burnt out a component on the motherboard in a fraction of a second.
If this has happened, your motherboard will need to be replaced.
The CPU and RAM might have survived, but the only way to tell is to install them in a new mobo. If you're very unlucky, a damaged CPU, RAM or SSD might destroy the new mobo.
Short circuits on a computer mobo have the potential to instantly destroy sensitive components, with no hope of economic repair.
Not a good sign.
If this was my mobo, I'd remove the VRM heatsinks and check for burnt power transistors. I doubt if the warranty covers user created short circuits.
If enough heat is generated by a short, a small crater could form under the dying component, destroying multiple connections in the underlying layers.
The CPU might still be OK, but it's obvious that something has failed. You won't know if the CPU is OK until you try it in another mobo.
The only time I'd be reasonably confident that nothing bad had happened, would be if one of the PSU supply rails had shorted directly down to chassis. If any components got in the way, it's magic smoke time if they overheat.
Thanks for the update, it looks like all my friends have AM4 boards, so I'll try some swaps tomorrow and check the results. But I suspect the problem might be with the motherboard itself. If it were a CPU issue, nothing would happen when I press that switch. I'll keep you posted, thanks again.
The only remaining task is to return the previous storage devices and attempt to boot. If that succeeds, it suggests the M.2 module might be the issue, though I’m not sure. I hope the motherboard is the problem, but I’m confident the CPU is okay since the system powers on. Everything spins and functions normally except for the boot failure.
I’ll also test using a friend’s motherboard with my components to observe the outcome. If it doesn’t boot, then the CPU must be dead.
The issue seemed to come from the PSU, it just shut down completely. I used an old 300W silver PSU from ten years ago and it started working again. I never imagined the PSU would be the problem, but sometimes things happen. Also, no damage was done to the motherboard or any other parts, thankfully.
Great updates. Occasionally it's the part you least anticipate that fails. Handle the 300W PSU with caution if it's over a decade old and consider swapping it right away. It seems the warranty likely expired long ago—those electrolytics could be compromised, possibly leading to failure from excessive ripple current.
https://www.samaterials.com/podcast/capa...tions.html
Running a 3060Ti on a PSU that's ten years old isn't advisable. The risk is real; the TDP for this component is only 200W, making it prone to issues during sudden GPU spikes.
https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/ge...0-ti.c3681
For older GPUs like GT630 or GT710, opt for a lower-power model instead. The best precaution is to halt PC use until a new PSU arrives.
Stay safe—otherwise you could face another forum story and a dead motherboard, CPU, or GPU.
I know i know i already bought a new one, Super Flower Leadex 1000W Gold 😈, just waiting for it arrive, I will bot be usimg the PC until then.