The computer illumination flickers briefly before shutting off.
The computer illumination flickers briefly before shutting off.
Start with the essentials only. Strip away all components except the bare minimum needed to get the system running. Check if the display connects to the built-in video and if the system responds in BIOS. This works without needing an SSD or graphics card. If it powers up briefly then shuts off, there’s likely a power issue.
Also consider using various RAM slots besides the standard sticks. Adjust your setup as needed; a video card might be necessary if the CPU lacks built-in graphics, though we don't have specific details. Clarify how you're powering the system and check the power supply connection.
The computer has functioned well throughout the year, constructed it last season, and completed it this one. I’ve made sure to update my GeForce drivers. It finished successfully. After a short break, I returned and powered it back on. I’ve been flipping the power supply switch and voltage control in hopes something might improve.
Don’t change the voltage switch unless you’re risking damage. Just confirm it’s in the correct position. Are you aiming to power it up or are you also pressing the PC power button? Have you rearranged the RAM? Since the CPU includes an integrated graphics, try removing the 1660 and connect the video cable to the motherboard to test. Have you attempted to reset CMOS? Also, could you explain how you checked the PSU before trying this?
Are you sure the video cable is the one you connect to your GPU? If it is, you probably shouldn’t try to fit it anywhere on your motherboard unless you’re mistaken. Also, after taking out the motherboard battery, the lights came on and then turned off.