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Question My computer keeps turning on DRAM LED after "fixing it" every day

Question My computer keeps turning on DRAM LED after "fixing it" every day

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SkyInsane
Senior Member
718
01-09-2022, 08:29 AM
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Hey guys, I just got a new cooler (Corsair H100i RGB) and after setting it up, my PC wouldn't boot. The DRAM LED was on, but after resetting the CMOS it worked fine. However, when I turned it back on the next day, the DRAM LED came back and this time the CMOS reset didn’t work. I’m trying to figure out what’s actually wrong. My PC was fine before I installed the new AIO.

Just a note, a few weeks ago I updated my BIOS and changed my CPU to a Ryzen 7 5700x. In that case, the GPU LED stayed on, but I fixed it by replacing the HDMI cables.

PC specs:
- Ryzen 7 5700x
- Asus TUF x570 Gaming Plus
- Corsair H100i RGB
- 16 Gb Corsair Vengeance 8x2
- MSI RX 580 Gaming X
- 240GB SSD WD (OS)
- 8 TB Seagate
- 1,500GB Toshiba
- 500w Corsair RM Bronze
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SkyInsane
01-09-2022, 08:29 AM #1

Hey guys, I just got a new cooler (Corsair H100i RGB) and after setting it up, my PC wouldn't boot. The DRAM LED was on, but after resetting the CMOS it worked fine. However, when I turned it back on the next day, the DRAM LED came back and this time the CMOS reset didn’t work. I’m trying to figure out what’s actually wrong. My PC was fine before I installed the new AIO.

Just a note, a few weeks ago I updated my BIOS and changed my CPU to a Ryzen 7 5700x. In that case, the GPU LED stayed on, but I fixed it by replacing the HDMI cables.

PC specs:
- Ryzen 7 5700x
- Asus TUF x570 Gaming Plus
- Corsair H100i RGB
- 16 Gb Corsair Vengeance 8x2
- MSI RX 580 Gaming X
- 240GB SSD WD (OS)
- 8 TB Seagate
- 1,500GB Toshiba
- 500w Corsair RM Bronze

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Adabelle
Senior Member
724
01-10-2022, 02:42 AM
#2
This: "500w Corsair RM Bronze" As I understand your post my first suspect is the PSU. How oldl? Original to build, new, refurbished, used? History of heavy use for gaming, video editing, or even bit-mining? if possible, swap in a known working PSU with a higher wattage and greater efficiency. FYI - just to consider and read:
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Adabelle
01-10-2022, 02:42 AM #2

This: "500w Corsair RM Bronze" As I understand your post my first suspect is the PSU. How oldl? Original to build, new, refurbished, used? History of heavy use for gaming, video editing, or even bit-mining? if possible, swap in a known working PSU with a higher wattage and greater efficiency. FYI - just to consider and read:

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hd2d3d
Member
214
01-10-2022, 10:56 AM
#3
The motherboard is the oldest part of my setup, about six years old. I purchased it brand new at that time. Mostly, I used my computer for gaming—games such as RDR2, Halo: MC, Arma 3, GTA V, and all souls saga—and also for photo editing.
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hd2d3d
01-10-2022, 10:56 AM #3

The motherboard is the oldest part of my setup, about six years old. I purchased it brand new at that time. Mostly, I used my computer for gaming—games such as RDR2, Halo: MC, Arma 3, GTA V, and all souls saga—and also for photo editing.

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colameme
Junior Member
11
01-10-2022, 11:17 AM
#4
In my opinion, this situation only adds more doubt about the PSU. It seems very likely the PSU is close to or already at its end of life. It’s possible the new cooler caused it to reach EOL. If you have a multimeter and know how to use it, you can attempt a test. Alternatively, find someone who can help. A link is provided for guidance.
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colameme
01-10-2022, 11:17 AM #4

In my opinion, this situation only adds more doubt about the PSU. It seems very likely the PSU is close to or already at its end of life. It’s possible the new cooler caused it to reach EOL. If you have a multimeter and know how to use it, you can attempt a test. Alternatively, find someone who can help. A link is provided for guidance.