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Hey there, I haven’t seen any updates after switching components to a different case. Everything was functioning perfectly just a day ago. I’ve tried several troubleshooting steps: installed one stick of RAM in each slot (counting for both dimmers), re-seated the CPU and GPU, booted without a CMOS battery and cleared CMOS, changed and removed the boot drive, switched PSUs, tested various cables on the Moth MOBO and GPU (DP and HDMI), flashed the BIOS, removed all non-essential cables, checked for bent pins on the CPU, and noticed that after turning on the PSU, the RAM dimmers started lighting up by themselves. The MOBO also showed a problem near the PCIe 16x lane—damage there was visible. The retention feature stopped working completely. I’ve also tried it in the PCIex4 slot, but without another CPU or GPU to test further.
My system specs are: MOBO – Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite; CPU – Ryzen 7 5800X; GPU – RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio (MSI); RAM – Trident Z Neo (16GB DIMM); Boot Drive – Samsung 980 Pro; Second Drive – Corsair MP600; PSU – Corsair Rm850x & SF750 (original build).
What could be causing this? Any ideas would help. I don’t want to risk buying something and still facing issues. Please share your thoughts or suggestions!
Additionally noted that everything boots up smoothly, including the RGB lighting (expect it to show on the MOBO). The fans are running continuously (this also covers the small chipset cooler on the MOBO), but I’m not seeing any POST errors.
It seems you've already explored most solutions. Have you attempted constructing everything from the enclosure? The photo doesn’t show clearly, but it’s possible you’ve done that before. This isn’t the first time a loose screw has slipped into the narrow space between the back of the motherboard and the case, leading to a short circuit. Another common oversight I make is neglecting the extra CPU power cable. While you’re short on a CPU or GPU, do you have someone with a system you can test on? At the very least, they should have RAM and a GPU. Good luck. C
You mean to say there is a difference when you press the "power on" button? No need to poke the 2 power pins, to start up the system? (incorrectly connected case wires to the mobo or broken wires in the case) When rebuilding your PC, and especially after having removed your battery (I expect you had the power cord also disconnected during this procedure), how long did you wait to get a POST? It might take a bit, for the mobo to figure out what components are installed for "the first time". (after rebuilding my Ryzen 3600 based system, I too had to wait a bit to get a post)
The BIOS reset changes the lighting settings if they were previously configured. The reported damage appears cosmetic, so it likely isn’t a serious concern. Since your CPU lacks built-in graphics, you’ll only see video through the GPU. GPUs often restrict which ports display video, so test each one carefully. It might seem trivial, but verifying all power connections and trying different CPUs can help. As a last resort, open the case, remove components, and attempt to boot that way—this could indicate a case or ground issue. Hope this clears things up.
Currently not outside the case, I'm testing the two power pins. It's working now and the fans are running. After about 1 to 2 minutes since booting, should I wait a bit longer? Thanks for the update!
I've reset the system and flashed the Q, so it should relearn its settings now.
Pants! It’s worth trying. After turning on and waiting a bit, what happens if you press the power button briefly, like shutting it down? It won’t take a long press—just a quick tap. A working system will restart in a few seconds, while a broken one will power off instantly.
I didn't need to wait long—probably around 45 seconds instead of the expected minute. Based on the videos I've watched, it should take no more than a minute. (I noted this since others assume a quick response.) At this point in troubleshooting, I'd like to check each part separately in another system. *Side comment: I don't think the scratch is a problem. It doesn't appear to have left any marks.*