My pc is not posting, it powers on tho. Tips?
My pc is not posting, it powers on tho. Tips?
Hello, here is a pic of my pc. I have a msi 2080 super, R5 3600x, b450 max. Last week I sold my gigabyte 2060 to invest into something a little better. After I sold it, I was trying to use my old gt 720 but it wasn’t working. Wasn’t sure what was happening but I just dealt with just using my smart tv until I got my 2080, thinking it would work with the new card. I just got it today and popped that bad boy in and it still doesn’t post. I’m pretty much still at a loss. The only thing that changed is the graphics card. Do you think taking apart the whole computer and putting it back together might kickstart it? I kinda don’t want to do that tho lol, I wanna save that for last if nothing works or no one can come up with some tips. So the pc powers on, and the beeps sound normal, the fans seem normal, the only thing odd is it’s not posting or even possibly displaying.
Whenever you replace the hardware, it's always wise to reset the CMOS.
I disassembled and reassembled my PC and shared it with the 720. Unfortunately, the 2080 remains unresponsive; the diagnostic light is now active. It indicates a “vga” issue according to the manual. I suspect the power supply might be the problem. I use a generic KDM ATX 775W unit. It worked with the Gigabyte 2060 connectors but not with the new card, which uses 8+8 pins. I identified a faulty pin on one of the 8-pin connectors and replaced it with a 4-pin HDD connector. I connected it directly to the broken 8-pin setup, but it still doesn’t function.
I disassembled and reassembled my PC and shared it with the 720. Unfortunately, the 2080 remains unresponsive; the diagnostic light is now active. It indicates a VGA issue according to the manual. I suspect the power supply might be the problem. I use a generic KDM ATX 775W unit. It worked with the Gigabyte 2060 connectors but not with the new card, which uses 8+8 pins. I found a faulty 8-pin connector on one of the 8-pin cables and used a 4-pin HDD power source to bypass it. However, it still doesn’t function.
I’d suggest using a reliable power supply that matches the card’s power needs. A model like the Seasonic Focus Plus Gold would work well. Around 750 watts costs about 115 dollars in the US. It’s a high-quality option and comes with a seven-year warranty.
Thank you for the response! I tried the PCI slot with a 720 and it functions properly. However, since I lack clearance for using my lower slots due to the hard drive bay, it might not be the issue. Just because it works with another card doesn’t confirm the problem.