Problem with the CPU indicator not activating.
Problem with the CPU indicator not activating.
Hey, your PC seems to be having trouble starting up. It might be related to the thermal paste, since you haven’t changed it in a long time. Also, only the CPU and motherboard lights are working, while everything else isn’t responding. Check if the system is booting properly and see if any other components light up.
Check your RAM and GPU connections again. Recent updates suggest Corsair RAM and Ryzen chips may conflict. It might be better to switch to Crucial Ballistix for smoother performance.
If this is a thermal paste issue, the potential exists for heat-related component damage. I think the best thing to do here is either individually test the CPU / GPU / RAM / motherboard with other known good components, or if that is beyond your ability or you simply don't have other known good components with which to test, you may want to take it to a shop and let them do it. EDIT: There's one other thing you can try, and that's to test your power supply, here is a good tutorial on how to jump start it. You will need to test the individual sockets for correct voltage to all components. While it may be necessary to leave storage or fans connected for a load, I would not do this with your motherboard connected, if it or the CPU are not already damaged, this could very well damage them. Edited June 25, 2022 by An0maly_76 Revised, more info
An independent shop would verify this first. CPUs are too costly a component to rely on guesswork.
Recent reports indicate poor compatibility between Corsair and Ryzen components. Start with one stick of RAM, then combine them as a single unit. If issues persist, explore alternatives like Crucial Ballistix or Samsung B-die. Many users face problems with Corsair RAM paired with Ryzen.