RAM and RGB activate briefly, then the system powers off completely.
RAM and RGB activate briefly, then the system powers off completely.
Hey, yesterday I turned off my PC and let it sleep. When I came back, I saw the RGB lights on the RAM still lit. The system usually does that when I put it into sleep mode, but not this time. I made sure to shut it down completely. Then I pressed the power button, but nothing happened. The RGB stayed on while everything else remained inactive. I repeated this a couple of times, changed the PSU switch off and back on, and finally pressed power. It started up normally. At the end of the night I powered it all down again, and this morning when I tried to turn it on, the RAM and other components briefly lit up for a split second before turning off completely. I’ve read online that this is usually due to a failing motherboard or power supply. I’ve been thinking about replacing my CPU and motherboard and keeping the old RAM, GPU, and PSU. When I connected everything together and turned it on, the RAM RGB lit up and stayed on but nothing else worked. Anyone have any suggestions? Could it be the PSU? I don’t think so because I tested both RAM modules separately and they still had the same issue. Also, when I switched the PSU back on at the rear, the GPU standby light and the new CPU cooler’s power indicator lit up, indicating power was being supplied. But the PC didn’t actually start up.
Hello. Thank you for the introduction. The PSU is an Antec VP650P Plus, which provides 650W. It seems the problem persists even after replacing the motherboard with the updated CPU, suggesting the issue might not be related to the new board.
It seems the PSU is likely failing. It's an E Tier model—avoid the link provided. For a decent budget option, consider the MSI MAG series.
I think it might be the PSU, just to confirm with others. Thanks.