F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The motherboard receives power even when the GPU is not connected. It starts up without the GPU installed.

The motherboard receives power even when the GPU is not connected. It starts up without the GPU installed.

The motherboard receives power even when the GPU is not connected. It starts up without the GPU installed.

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ChibiWolf39
Senior Member
491
08-13-2022, 08:29 PM
#1
My setup includes an i7-9700k, Aorus Z390 master, GTX 2060 cooler, and a 650W 80 plus gold cooler. The PC has operated smoothly for three and a half years. After recently updating the GPU driver, it suddenly froze completely. Even with power applied or reset attempts, the machine wouldn’t start. It ran briefly before shutting down entirely. After a short break, I returned to find it in sleep mode, but pressing the power button produced a click from the PSU and no response from the PC. Fans failed to spin, while the RAM display lit up briefly. Pressing the power button again yielded no change. When I powered off, turned it back on, flipped the PSU switch, and tried again, the same issue persisted. Removing the GPU revealed the system started normally. Since none of my friends own a desktop, I can’t test another GPU or check the setup. I brought it to a local repair shop, which used a low-power GPU (no PCIe power cable needed) and confirmed everything worked. They noted the PSU still had warranty coverage, but the GPU was beyond repair. Now I’m uncertain whether the PSU is the culprit or if the GPU needs replacement. My investment in building this PC has been disappointing. If the GPU fails, I’ll likely have to replace it with a cheaper model like the GTX 1650 or RX 6400. The price increase has made that option less appealing. I’m worried about which component to replace and whether I should take the GPU or PSU to the shop I bought it from. It’s frustrating knowing I spent years assembling this machine only to face such a setback. Hopefully, better parts are available at similar prices in the future.
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ChibiWolf39
08-13-2022, 08:29 PM #1

My setup includes an i7-9700k, Aorus Z390 master, GTX 2060 cooler, and a 650W 80 plus gold cooler. The PC has operated smoothly for three and a half years. After recently updating the GPU driver, it suddenly froze completely. Even with power applied or reset attempts, the machine wouldn’t start. It ran briefly before shutting down entirely. After a short break, I returned to find it in sleep mode, but pressing the power button produced a click from the PSU and no response from the PC. Fans failed to spin, while the RAM display lit up briefly. Pressing the power button again yielded no change. When I powered off, turned it back on, flipped the PSU switch, and tried again, the same issue persisted. Removing the GPU revealed the system started normally. Since none of my friends own a desktop, I can’t test another GPU or check the setup. I brought it to a local repair shop, which used a low-power GPU (no PCIe power cable needed) and confirmed everything worked. They noted the PSU still had warranty coverage, but the GPU was beyond repair. Now I’m uncertain whether the PSU is the culprit or if the GPU needs replacement. My investment in building this PC has been disappointing. If the GPU fails, I’ll likely have to replace it with a cheaper model like the GTX 1650 or RX 6400. The price increase has made that option less appealing. I’m worried about which component to replace and whether I should take the GPU or PSU to the shop I bought it from. It’s frustrating knowing I spent years assembling this machine only to face such a setback. Hopefully, better parts are available at similar prices in the future.

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theboodboody
Junior Member
47
08-15-2022, 02:23 AM
#2
I’m open to the possibility that the PSU might be the issue, but it could also involve your graphics card. Make sure you use a genuine PSU to verify.
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theboodboody
08-15-2022, 02:23 AM #2

I’m open to the possibility that the PSU might be the issue, but it could also involve your graphics card. Make sure you use a genuine PSU to verify.