The computer fails to power on and emits a clicking sound.
The computer fails to power on and emits a clicking sound.
Hello everyone, I recently returned from a week-long vacation and my computer won't start anymore, along with a strange clicking sound from the PSU. I've experienced this for a month now, but it seemed fine before. Is there a solution to fix this, or am I stuck buying another power supply?
Lower grade power supplies tend to fail after prolonged inactivity. The capacitors lose their charge and cannot be recharged properly. Do these specifications also list the brand and model of the power supply?
Hello, your computer details are as follows:
- Processor: Ryzen 5 5600x
- Graphics Card: RTX 2060
- Motherboard: Gygabyte B450M DS3H
- Memory: 2 x 8GB T-FORCE DDR4
- Drive Storage: 2 Seagate Barracuda (1TB) & Kingston SSD (250GB)
- Power Supply: EVGA 450BT
Sure, I can help with that. Let me check the suggestions based on your computer's specifications.
The suggested power rating should be a minimum of 500W. Regarding the brand selection, there is a lot of discussion online, so you can look it up in the forum; generally, higher-quality products tend to come with higher prices.
Then please. You're welcome for all you've done. Have a pleasant day.
Tier A or B
https://cultists.network/140/psu-tier-list/
550w is acceptable. Aim for 650w or higher for the next GPU upgrade.
Hello everyone, I posted a message a week ago that resulted in me purchasing another PSU, specifically an MSI MPG 750GF. I just installed it and made sure to connect the cables correctly on the motherboard, GPU, and hard drives (I connected the new cables while removing the old ones to avoid mistakes). However, when reassembling everything, plugging in the PSU and starting up, nothing happened—just a single click without any action. Some people suggested it might be related to RAM, but I don’t think that’s the case. Thank you for your assistance.
It wouldn't make sense and memory seems unlikely to be the issue. Although I wouldn't push for replacing that PSU even though the original review stated it wasn't a ticking time bomb and passed all tests, it was a low-cost unit and quite old, so I would have advised replacing it earlier.
When you mention it doesn't start, could you clarify what YOU mean exactly?
Are you referring to no action at all when pressing the power button?
Do you notice any indicators like fans or lights but nothing appears on the screen?
Is there a "no signal" message displayed?
Does it boot up and then fail to enter Windows?
What specifically do you understand by "doesn't start"?
Honestly, the first step is to switch the power off at the back of the PSU (set to '0'), then disconnect it from any power strip or surge protector or UPS battery backup. Plug it directly into a standard wall socket. Remove all drives and any M.2 storage devices. Take out the RAM except one stick, placing it in the second slot next to the CPU, not right next to it.
Then switch the power back on and attempt to boot the system. If that fails, reset the power switch again, unplug all wiring from the front panel, and then try resetting the motherboard by jumping the power pins as described.
If none of these steps work, double-check your circuit breaker to ensure it wasn’t tripped during your absence. If everything checks out and nothing happens, it likely indicates a dead motherboard.