motherboard and graphics card are active, yet there is no screen visibility and all fans are not operating.
motherboard and graphics card are active, yet there is no screen visibility and all fans are not operating.
I turn the power on, but nothing activates except the lights on the motherboard and GPU.
Based on your setup or specifications (it helps to share details), this might point to a PSU or motherboard concern. Start by powering down, opening the case, and gently pressing on the GPU, DIMMs, and all connections to make sure they’re properly seated. Sometimes normal heat or cooling changes during runtime and shutdown can loosen components or connectors—this was the problem with my build. It caused intermittent shutdowns and a hard crash during a game a couple of months ago, with similar issues happening twice in the past three months. I hope it doesn’t keep happening.
The components include a 1660 Super Ryzen 5 2600, 2600 series processor, 16GB RAM, and a 500W power supply. Ensuring all parts were properly installed failed.
I understand the delay in my reply; it would be useful to reference ( @ ) someone when responding. This way, they wouldn't miss your message. As you mentioned, the re-seating didn’t resolve the issue, but I found on my system—after it behaved erratically this morning—that leaving the adhesive protective sheet on the GPU expansion slot cover was causing trouble. The cover was trapping the card, which in turn forced the slot latch to open and disengage. I think I’ve resolved the problem, hoping it could help you. Are there any error lights? Most boards display CPU, VGA, RAM, or boot errors that flash white at startup and red if an issue is detected. Apart from that, it seems your motherboard might be faulty. If you can swap in another GPU or CPU temporarily, it could provide some insight. If neither of these works, the problem likely lies with the board or power supply. With a voltmeter handy, you could test the PSU by briefly disconnecting it—only do this if nothing is connected. Things like hard drives may not show up unless a load is applied. Here’s a quick guide: connect a ground to a proper ground wire in the connector you’re testing for voltage. Updated June 14, 2022 by An0maly_76 Added more details