No screen showing up again.
No screen showing up again.
I'm a bit moody with this situation. I'd start with a fresh cable and check other display outputs on the card before filing a return. The PSU shouldn't be ruled out either—it's in the lower-end, budget category. Power delivery matters more than just wattage; a solid 650W will perform much better than a weak 1200W unit.
It functioned properly for a while before suddenly shutting down again today. The system was using the latest Windows update and default BIOS settings. I plan to replace the AC power cord tomorrow, assuming it's just a faulty cable.
I've used this power supply for roughly five years, and I haven't noticed any problems before. I'm assuming the issue might be with the cord itself—maybe it's worn out or damaged. I'll check it tomorrow and see what I find. It seems like the cord could have been in use longer than the device.
I swapped the power cord and the whole surge protector, and the screen came back on instantly. Thinking it through, I planned to replace the power strip too while I was at Best Buy, given how long I've used it. It survived a severe 70 MPH wind storm that knocked out power two weeks ago. I'll wait a few days before confirming it's fixed this time.
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