Problem with swapped components and computer failure to start
Problem with swapped components and computer failure to start
I swapped my mobo & cpu with parts from a friend and everything functioned just fine. Now the PC remains silent and won’t power up at all. I haven’t fully reassembled it (GPU missing, USB 3.0 header absent), but other components are present.
Gigabyte B560M DS3H
i5-11600K
Gskill 16gb ram (one stick)
Corsair 750W PSU (probably)
Also a Gigabyte 3070 8GB unit, but it’s not available
I’ve attempted removing and reinserting the RAM and cables. I tried using the two-pin jump method on the mobo, and changed the CMOS battery once, but after a short break it stopped working again.
The only way to get it to turn on is by using the paper clip trick in the 24-pin cable.
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Corsair 750W PSU (maybe verify if necessary)
Corsair represents the brand, while 750W indicates the power rating of the device. Could you tell me what model it is and its age?
On a different note,
Gigabyte B560M DS3H
i5-11600K
Gskill 16gb ram (one stick)
Corsair 750W PSU (maybe verify if necessary)
When sharing a troubleshooting thread, it's standard to provide your complete system specifications. Please list the details of your build in this order:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
Include the PSU's age along with its make and model. Also, note the BIOS version for your motherboard at this time. We'll be comparing two sets of specs—one before the replacement and one after.
The only way it will power on is by using the paper clip method in the 24-pin cable.
This approach is not reliable because it doesn't accurately reflect the PSU's actual output capacity to your system.
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Most of what I had before and with my friend came from late 2020. The GPU and monitor were bought last year, along with a brand new cooler. The CPU was changed from i5-10400k to i5-11600k.
The motherboard switched from ASRock B460M Pro4 to a Gigabyte B560M DS3H.
RAM is one stick of GSkill Ripjaws 16GB DDR4.
Storage includes a WD 1TB SSD as the main drive and an older HDD in the lower case for backup.
The GPU is a Gigabyte 3070 with 8GB RAM.
Power supply is Corsair CX600M.
I use a Montech case from Amazon, which I haven’t found before.
Operating system is Windows 11.
My monitor is an LG Curved 34” Ultrawide WQHD 3440x1440 from Walmart.
The BIOS on my old motherboard was up to date, but I’m not sure how current the one I installed is now.
I can observe and check. I searched myself and found the mobile you mentioned is quite alike, possibly identical. My mistake with the 750 was just a misremembering.
Corsair PSU frequently employ identical cables during modular builds, though this isn't guaranteed. There should be marking on one side, such as "Type 4," to specify the compatible PSU model. If your hardware remains intact, consider inspecting the motherboard from the 10th generation era for a BIOS update related to the 11600K. Should you attempt to install the CPU in an incorrect socket and succeed, it's uncertain what harm may have been inflicted on both components.