New build - Computer shuts off repeatedly, please assist!
New build - Computer shuts off repeatedly, please assist!
Hey everyone.
I'm just starting out with PC building and this is my very first project. I bought some components a few weeks ago and watched many YouTube tutorials to avoid making mistakes.
Yesterday I finished assembling my PC and was excited to install the Windows OS from a USB drive. However, when I tried to boot it, I encountered a problem: the computer would turn on for about five seconds, then shut down automatically, restart after a few seconds, and then turn off again, without showing any display. All fans spun, RGB lights flashed, and the RAM and CPU fans were active, but the GPU didn’t seem to be the cause. I’ve been told that some GPUs don’t spin up when you power on the PC, and others might not work at all.
I double-checked everything, but I’m really confused about what’s going wrong.
I was advised to replace my current RAM with an older DDR4 model, install the MOBO drivers, and then it would work properly.
Please help me—I’m getting really frustrated!
Is it correct that the 24-pin connector is located on the right side of the motherboard, while the CPU cable is positioned at the top-left of the motherboard?
sure, here's some pictures
https://imgur.com/a/UtdsISX
View: https://imgur.com/a/UtdsISX
and here's the exact PSU model as mine:
https://imgur.com/a/kXD9RK1
View: https://imgur.com/a/kXD9RK1
put the memory in slots 2 and 4, second slot from the cpu cooler and last slot.
psu seems doubtful since I haven't seen that brand before and it's quite affordable for an 850w unit. If it doesn't boot after ram in those slots, i'd think the psu might be faulty.
test the power cable from the wall and turn off the psu.
ensure ram sticks are positioned in slots 2 and 4.
keep the power button pressed on your pc case for one minute; it might flicker on, which is normal.
drain any residual energy from the motherboard, then reconnect the psu to the wall and power it up. finally, press the power button.
if this doesn’t work, remove the motherboard from the case and verify that only necessary stand-offs remain under the board—any extra ones can cause a boot loop or damage the motherboard.
regarding that, confirm the motherboard is securely fastened. after checking, as shown in the pictures, make sure it’s fully secured; any gaps may lead to issues.