Problem with Gygabyte PC not starting (possible hardware issue)
Problem with Gygabyte PC not starting (possible hardware issue)
Hey everyone! I’ve run into a bit of a challenge here. The computer won’t boot sometimes, other times it works fine, but it seems unpredictable. I shared this issue before, though I wasn’t sure what was causing it. Recently, about a year ago, I left town for a few days and unplugged my PC just in case. When I returned, I found it completely dead. After some digging and troubleshooting, I think the problem might be with the power supply unit, but that didn’t seem right. I even contacted an electrician to report the issue, since I’d taken it to a repair shop where the new PSU worked. But it still didn’t fix things. Over time, I became more aware of what wasn’t contributing to the problem, yet I had no clear idea of what was actually happening. Eventually, I had to leave the PC unplugged for two days straight. Surprisingly, once I plugged it back in, it started acting odd again. In short, the PC won’t turn on after being unplugged for a while. It sometimes powers up by itself later—rarely, but it’s happened. Sometimes it just gets power from other devices connected to it (like headphones or phones), and when it does, the BIOS settings might reset. The PSU, cables, UPS, wall outlet, power button, and CMOS battery all seem fine except maybe the battery itself. It’s kind of erratic, but only after it’s been idle for a while.
My setup includes: Ryzen 5 3600xt RX570 with 16GB Corsair Vengeance (2x8), 3200mhz, B450 DS3H V2, Gygabyte MoBo 650W Montech Beta (80+ Bronze) and a spare 500W Thermaltake 80+ white PSU.
Thanks for reading! Any suggestions would be appreciated. Have a great day!
Have you verified the RAM? It’s possible it could be the cause. Swapping RAM might help. I’ve faced this problem before—it was due to a faulty CMOS battery. Try exchanging the RAM, replacing the CMOS battery, and resetting the BIOS manually. Make sure your PSU is functioning properly so you can see the outcome clearly. Good luck!
You just completed the changes, but RAM isn’t acting as expected either. I changed the CMOS again and still didn’t see any improvement, though I appreciate your advice!
I meant something that used to happen regularly. For a week it disappeared and then reappeared, and you mentioned it’s real now. A lot of folks mention "flea power" and similar ideas, suggesting a quick fix with the power plug. The last time my PC worked was after a reply on a Microsoft forum saying just "unplug it for 24 hours," which I doubted at first because unplugging was what originally caused the issue, but I tried it and it helped. Now I’m eager to wait 24 hours before restarting every time.