The thunderstorm damaged my motherboard, checking the remaining components.
The thunderstorm damaged my motherboard, checking the remaining components.
So, as stated, a thunderstorm killed my pc, At first I thought it was the PSU so I replaced/upgraded, but now I'm still having no signs of life from my pc. I tried jumpstarting it with a screwdriver and still nothing. I jumpstarted the PSU itself with the 24-pin, which made case fans spin up so I'm sure it's not just the PSU. Now to the point. I still need to know if my cpu, gpu, aio and ram are still alive, am I just replacing the motherboard or am I replacing everything? If everything is dead I'll just rebuild on 12th gen or maybe wait and see what Zen 4 has to offer, but if I don't HAVE to replace everything I'd like to keep my 10850k. parts list i9-10850k RTX 3070ti FE Corsair vengance 2x16GB ram Corsair AIO MSI MPG z490 gaming edge wifi Mobo. Any advice or tips are greatly appreciated.
Begin by verifying your RAM modules. Disconnect your CPU carefully—inspect the socket for dust or damage, then remove the GPU and boot using integrated graphics. If that didn’t work, take all RAM sticks out one by one and test each individually; if one fails, the system won’t start. It might mean the RAM is dead, which could explain why the PC isn’t booting. Always check components separately to identify the issue.
Typically it damages the PSU/Motherboard, though some parts might be affected too. The only sure way to confirm is testing them. You’d have to move them to another machine or swap out the motherboard and see if everything functions. I’d go for a fresh board and check compatibility with all gear. If not, return it and get replacements. You’ll likely need to replace your current board or borrow a similar one from a friend or relative to evaluate other components.