Issue with the Ram light being off or failing to power on.
Issue with the Ram light being off or failing to power on.
I'm sorry for the poor grammar. My best guess is the motherboard may have failed. The RGB RAM doesn't light up when all the fans spin up. I removed the RAM already and tested them separately in my new setup—they work fine there, but not at all on my old rig. I've been using those same 16GB of ToughRAM for two years, and I didn't mention this before. My new 16GB of ToughRAM didn't light up on the motherboard, which might mean the X4 dims are still on the board.
It might be a board issue, but I'd still try the old PSU first to verify it's the problem. If it still doesn't start, you're certain it's the board—likely due to incompatibility, similar to what I experienced with mine. Make sure all connections to the board are secure and functioning properly.
I'm planning to purchase a new motherboard on Amazon in about three weeks, and I'll be able to return it for free anytime. Do you have any suggestions? My current case supports M.ATX, and my CPU is an I5-8400.
What purpose should this system serve? Is it mostly for gaming, casual online play (daily or office style), or a bit of customization added on? I’m not looking to recommend anything overly costly or with features you probably won’t need. If you already have an idea of how you’ll use it, you can compare the options and pick something that fits your needs in terms of both performance and budget.
It's just for my 10-year-old brother; he'll only play Fortnight on it. He should visit the website to do his math homework, so I'm avoiding anything costly since I'm not working—just need something simple to get things running smoothly.
Top affordable board without the low-end chipset: MSI PRO B365M PRO-VH LGA 1151 (300 Series) Micro ATX Intel Board – Newegg.com If you're after the most budget-friendly option, this is it: ASRock H310CM-DVS LGA 1151 (300 Series) Micro ATX Intel Board – Newegg.com These links will help you compare prices. The MSI is a solid choice for decent performance and features, while the ASRock is a good alternative if you're on a tighter budget. Always double-check the pricing on Amazon versus Newegg to ensure you get the best deal.