The question shows that the display is not functioning after the PC has been turned off and then turned back on.
The question shows that the display is not functioning after the PC has been turned off and then turned back on.
I don't understand what happened. I had no idea what might have caused it. All I did was switch my computer off and back on. Nothing else changed. After about two weeks, it still doesn't show a display, even when it powers up. It sometimes stays on for a minute and 30 seconds or less. When it starts up, the fans run slower and quieter, which usually means it works normally.
I've tried several things:
- Removing the power supply and switching it.
- Changing the CPU.
- Turning off the motherboard temporarily.
- Unplugging the motherboard for a few days.
- Switching the GPU.
- Re-seating the GPU.
Here are my specs:
Dell Optiplex 7010 Motherboard (Tower)
Nvidia GTX 970 + 650 (currently GTX 650 plugged in)
Xeon 1275 v2 Server CPU
24 GB DDR3 RAM (8x2, 4x2)
Case Gears BKS580 580 Watt PSU
Can someone help? Any suggestions to fix this issue?
It seems MoBo is in trouble. Probably due to the low-quality power supply you're using. BKS580 comes from various brands, and Case Gears is another option. The PSU itself is quite old, dating back to 2006. Plus, it only has one +12V rail, rated for 25A, which actually makes it a 300W unit, not the 580W you think. Since your two GPUs and CPU together use about 290W, this unit is more than capable. It’s best to invest in a higher-quality PSU next time instead of going cheap. Consider models from Seasonic Focus/PRIME or Corsair like RMx/RMi/HXi/AXi.
Damn Bro, but by Nvidia Gtx 650 + 970 I meant that I would switch between them to check if it would work. I don't actually use both together since they aren't really compatible with each other. But the info is nice to know. Thanks for telling.
It really needs a change in that power supply unit, as it's clearly poor quality. It might be the main reason for the issue or just another factor (possibly harming other parts). Even if it isn't the direct cause here, it's tough to fix a PC with such a faulty PSU among others.