Problem Occurs When Attempting To Power On Without Changing The Power Source
Problem Occurs When Attempting To Power On Without Changing The Power Source
I'm having an extremely bizarre issue with my PC: after getting both the motherboard and power supply unit replaced, I'm unable to get my desktop PC to boot properly - I get a "DRAM" and "CPU" light on the motherboard and the PC does not connect properly to the monitor.
However, when I took my PC to the local repair shop, they've been
completely
unable to replicate the issue at all. They've been able to boot the PC up with no problem.
But when I plug my PC in at my apartment, the issue persists. The only fixes I've found so far are switching power outlets to a different power strip, and switching the PSU in the back off, leaving it for ten minutes, and turning it back on. Both of these fixes will
occasionally
solve the problem but it's very inconsistent.
I have genuinely no idea what the problem could be. The only differences I can think of between what I'm doing and what the repair shop did are a) I'm using a different power outlet and b) I have a different power cable/monitor/keyboard than them.
For reference, this my current setup for the motherboard and CPU, but I doubt it's relevant to the issue at all:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Motherboard: ASRock B550M-C
GPU: NVIDIA GEForce RTX 3060
And I've also generally noticed that the boot problem most often happens after playing a game installed to my HDD for several hours, though it's also happened even when I never touch the files on the HDD at all.
I'm at a complete loss for what the problem could be, any advice would be appreciated at this point and I've so far not been able to get much help anywhere.
I concur with geofelt about testing the outlet.
Another approach would be to avoid using the power strip. Our power supplies are switching devices, and occasionally we end up with a power strip connected to a computer that just resents each other.
Once you have a chance to share the make and model of the power supply, such as rgd1101, it will assist us in determining if it could be the actual source.
Sorry for the slow response. I was occupied with other tasks for a while, yet I managed to locate the power supply details. From my understanding, it's an EVGA 650 B5:
https://www.evga.com/products/product.as...B5-0650-V1
After some adjustments, the PC has also started booting again. I’m not sure what caused the change, but I removed a bit of dust from the power cord before reinserting it.
The computer continues to experience boot problems. Cleaning the power cord and replacing it hasn't resolved the issue. The power indicator lights are still active, along with warnings for the DRAM and CPU. Seek further guidance on next steps.
Could your power outlet be outside its intended range and producing low voltage? I wouldn't suggest risking injury, but using a meter to check the socket's voltage with and without the device connected could provide some insight. A previous suggestion about a socket tester might also help identify problems. A faulty power strip would behave similarly, while a well-made one from a defective outlet would have the same outcome.
It's not just the power strip, as the same problem occurs with wall power directly. I think there could be an issue with the wall power itself, considering this building is old and has had power interruptions during road construction. The electricity in my room works properly with all appliances, except for the PC, which seems unusual since it's expected to draw more power even with the refrigerator.
It's challenging to find a definitive answer since external influences are involved. Even though the power supply is strong, it tends to be more sensitive and can behave unpredictably. I might consider using a watt meter that can measure the voltage from wall sockets.
https://www.amazon.com/P3-P4400-Ele...lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=A3MIP8D2FH3WRX&th=1
I think I could probably get one, right?
Just wondering what kind of voltage the wall socket needs to have.