PC fails to start following a mandatory reset?
PC fails to start following a mandatory reset?
The PC was functioning properly, it was an older model with no recent changes, so I chose to restart it.
However, the restart process took a long time—about five minutes.
I then pressed the power button to force a reset.
After that, the PC would click when the power button was pressed but still wouldn’t turn on.
I went through the checklist thoroughly:
- replaced CMOS battery
- checked all cables
- tried with and without the GPU
None of these worked.
I’m planning to use a different PSU next time.
If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.
CPU: I7 4790k
CPU cooler: intel e97378-001
Motherboard: Gigabyte gaming 3
RAM: x2 8GB Corsair
Storage: samsung 1TB SSD
GPU: Msi gtx 3090 Ti
Power supply: Be Quiet Power 11 1000W
Case: NZXT S340 ATX
Operating system: Windows
Monitor: not available – HDMI to TV connection
BIOS version: uncertain, but I recall updating it a year ago.
I purchased the PSU and graphics card in late 2022, which is about three years ago.
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Later, the PC responds when the power button is pressed but fails to turn on completely.
It seems there might be a minor issue in your system. Consider borrowing another PSU and testing without the discrete GPU. It could also be that your motherboard has failed. You might need a donor board from a friend or neighbor to check if the rest of your components are okay.
Motherboard: Gigabyte gaming 3
Is this the model you're using?
GPU: msi gtx 3090 ti
The RTX 3000 series was known for its high transient load spikes. Users were recommended to overprovision their power supply when selecting a PSU, in addition to choosing a well-built unit. It was also suggested that those with an RTX 3090 consider a 1.2KW to 1.5KW reliably built power supply. Additionally, this GPU was bought used?
PSU: Be Quiet Power 11 1000w
Is this the power supply you have?
It’s the motherboard that’s the issue
The PSU is quiet and delivering 11-1000W power
I still have my previous PSU, so I’ll attempt a replacement and disable the GPU.
However, I’m convinced there’s a problem somewhere, even though everything seemed normal just hours before.
This whole situation is really confusing because nothing major happened to trigger it.