PCIe slot issue Technical concern regarding PCIe connection problems
PCIe slot issue Technical concern regarding PCIe connection problems
You're dealing with a potential issue where your i7 9700 K is experiencing problems on the MSI Z390 motherboard, especially with the top slot failing. It seems like the problem might be related to the CPU die's 16x lanes configuration. Your GPU test on another system was successful, which could help narrow down the cause. Consider checking BIOS settings or contacting MSI support for further guidance.