System fails to start following GPU installation.
System fails to start following GPU installation.
Computer fails to start after GPU upgrade. Monitor detects power connection but no response from the card. I’ve connected to the motherboard instead of the GPU and followed all troubleshooting steps. RAM appears normal via diagnostics, no beeps from the speaker. USB ports aren’t lighting up for any devices, possibly an IO problem. I’ve tried different RAM, power connections, and even removed CMOS and BIOS settings. System specs match what I have: GPU RTX 4070, CPU Ryzen 7 5800X, motherboard Asus B350. Running Windows 11. Need advice on next steps.
It might be due to a lack of sufficient power from your desktop. If the power supply unit (PSU) doesn<|pad|>, it may not deliver enough wattage or the PCIe connectors aren<|pad|>, the GPU could stop the system from starting.
You checked the details and it seems the Ryzen 7 5800X lacks built-in graphics, which could explain the issue. The system fails to power on even with the GPU connected. It might be due to removing AMD drivers before installing the NVIDIA GPU. You may need to try another CPU with integrated graphics or resolve the driver conflict. Thanks for reaching out—you were right to ask!
Not responding at the moment. Drivers become relevant during window startup.