My Son Built a PC and I'm so proud BUT...
My Son Built a PC and I'm so proud BUT...
I’m really excited about my son’s achievement. He managed to assemble a PC after saving up over a long period. He studied every component and learned a lot about it. At 13 years old, he became frustrated when something went wrong. As his mother, I don’t have deep technical knowledge, but I truly want to assist him and am constrained by budget. I’m hoping someone can guide him through the troubleshooting or help resolve the issue. I attempted to use ChatGPT and shared all the parts he purchased: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, a mid-tower case, fans, glass panel, motherboard, RAM, SSD, and other components.
We noticed an error on the first attempt. It’s helpful to clarify exactly what’s going wrong. The components appear suitable, but we need to understand the discrepancy between what’s expected and what’s occurring.
The problem seems to be related to the system not posting properly. A POST is an automatic sequence that starts when the system powers on, and a functioning system should complete it smoothly, though some may take longer. If an OS is present, it moves into BOOT to load the operating system. It's normal to encounter hiccups during PC setup, whether from mistakes or faulty hardware, and it's better to seek advice from more experienced users rather than relying on AI assistance.
The system isn’t responding properly. The display remains dark despite the computer being powered on, and it doesn’t start up at all.
When assembling the PC, you must install an operating system to make use of the device. You can obtain Windows 11 from Microsoft's site. Choose the "Create Windows 11 Installation Media" option. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software.../windows11 Adhere to the guidance on that page to generate a USB installation drive. Insert the USB into your newly built PC. Upon startup, when the Motherboard logo appears, press F2 or Delete to access BIOS, locate the boot priority menu, or use F11/F12 (depending on your motherboard) to enter the Boot Menu directly. In the Boot Menu, select the USB drive as the boot source. The system will launch from the Windows installation USB, follow the setup instructions for installing Windows on the SSD. Once finished, the PC will restart and you can remove the USB. If issues persist, describe the problem and the step where you're stuck.
BIOS functions correctly? A display shows up on the screen—something like this. It seems Windows might not be installing properly from the USB drive. The issue could be related to boot priority settings; perhaps the USB isn't being recognized as the primary drive, while the actual storage device remains empty and causes a loop.
Are you trying to create a Windows USB from your Chromebook? Many of these tools work best on ChromeOS, so you might not be able to generate a Windows media file from a non-Windows system. You can still download the basic Windows installer directly from the official site and transfer it to your USB drive, then install it manually on your computer.
It seems your PC is running smoothly unless you connect a USB drive containing the Windows installation files, which would prevent further actions.