New cooler added but no reaction from monitors or peripherals
New cooler added but no reaction from monitors or peripherals
Hey everyone,
Here’s the updated PC configuration:
PCPartPicker List:
CPU: Intel Core i9-12900K 3.2 GHz 16-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws S5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
Storage: Western Digital Black NVMe 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME SSD
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda 3 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card
Case: NZXT H500i ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit
Case Fan: NZXT AER RGB 2 52.44 CFM 120 mm Fans 3-Pack (1 installed)
Monitor: ViewSonic XG2402 OMNI 24.0" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor
Monitor: Dell S2721DGF 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor
Keyboard: HP HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard
Mouse: Logitech G502 Hero Wired Optical Mouse
What I Swapped:
FROM-NZXT Kraken x62 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
TO-Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280 Black
My PC isn’t starting, and I’ve tried everything—re-seating components, checking connections, testing peripherals. Fans and pump are running, some LED strips are connected but not lighting up. During boot, the Q-LED lights flash CPU, DRAM, VGA, and BOOT; then it stays solid yellow on DRAM. I’ve tested various slots and individual ones without success.
I assumed it was a simple swap and had done one before, so I’m unsure what’s causing the issue. Thanks for any advice!
UPDATE FIX:
After testing, I bought a magnifying glass to re-align the pins, as they might have bent. I positioned them carefully next to similar ones and re-seated everything, which resolved the problem.
I have replaced the CPU twice and reconnected/reconnected everything each time.... I might attempt to capture a photo of the MOBA socket for bent pins, as it's difficult to confirm their presence. Would bent pins be effective? I'm uncertain about how they would have been bent either way.
I would go back to the NZXT AIO to check if the functionality is fixed. If it doesn't work there, I'll move on to breadboarding, using only essential components, because your processor includes an iGPU—so you can operate without a separate discrete GPU, just a few RAM sticks and a monitor. While doing this, you can look at the CPU socket area for any damage or debris, such as the PCB.
It's not advised. You can use a spare air cooler or CPU with thermal paste for quick tests.
Well, if the pins appear damaged and you've bent them, replacing the entire MOBA might be necessary. I'm not sure where exactly the issue is, but the blurry photo didn't capture it clearly. You're trying to install the new cooler and check it out now.