PC crash, VGA light on
PC crash, VGA light on
Hey everyone,
I just completed assembling a PC for my brother using mostly second-hand components.
The setup includes a Ryzen 3600x EVGA 2070 Super with 16GB GSKILL DDR4 RAM, a 650W cooler from MSI B350M, a cheap NVME SSD, and a generic case.
I updated the BIOS to the latest version, installed Windows, and added all necessary drivers and chipset configurations.
Everything seems to be in place for a fresh build.
I installed Aida64 and performed some thermal tests with furmark; the CPU ran hot but stayed manageable.
For GPU testing, I ran furmark and noticed the screen went black immediately after launching. It might have been a full-screen boot issue or graphics detection failure.
After restarting and checking the motherboard, the VGA light is now on but no image appears.
I also tried using my own 2070 Super in another system without success.
Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated.
I just completed assembling a PC for my brother using mostly second-hand components.
The PSU I used is a 650W cooler master from Coolermaster. It claims 650W, but the actual power rating is different. If it was bought used, that could have been risky. I replaced my own 2070 Super with this unit, and it didn’t work well in another system either.
The RTX 2070 Super was part of a large collection of cards frequently used for mining. This is why Tom'sHardware warns against purchasing second-hand parts—there’s a high chance they’re outdated or failing. It’s possible the PSU failed before powering the GPU, which is why we recommend testing components before final installation.
If you want details about your system, please share your full specs, including the PSU model, its age, and the GPU it originally supported. Mention the BIOS version for your motherboard as well.
It’s also worth noting that installing everything into a case might have damaged your GPU. It’s better to test each part separately before putting them together.