This project has some issues with new PCs; likely a person here can help.
This project has some issues with new PCs; likely a person here can help.
I've just started using PC for a few years, mostly learning from Linus' tutorials. My system is prebuilt but I recently chose to assemble a budget gaming rig. I got an ASUS Prime B450M-A II with Ryzen 5 5600X, 1660 super 16 GB DDR4 RAM, a 500GB M.2 SSD, and a 600W 80+ Gold PSU. Everything is assembled, even the RGB lighting. It powers on, the GPU fan and lights work, case fans spin, RGB activates, and the motherboard lights up but I can't see an HDMI or display output. I'm testing it with my personal monitor, which says it works. I've double-checked everything and plugged in correctly. I thought it might be the GPU, so I removed it and tried connecting the HDMI directly to the motherboard—still nothing. I reset the CMOS, took the battery out for a while, then put it back. I'm now updating the motherboard drivers using a 32GB USB flash drive with Flashback BIOS. I followed the steps online, but it's taken over an hour and the light stays on. Could my USB drive be slow causing the delay? Or did I make a mistake somewhere along the way? I don't want to disconnect the USB and risk damaging anything. Also, I'm worried the motherboard might not have been compatible with the 5600X from the box."
The easiest step to verify first is checking the RAM. Refer to the manual to determine which slot should be filled first and begin with just one memory chip in the main slot. Test various chips to ensure compatibility. If issues persist, next focus on CPU placement in the slot—remember it can be tricky—but it comes after. If you have a different power supply unit, consider trying that first.
The motherboard, when purchased brand new, should include Zen 3 compatible BIOS. Were you acquiring everything new or did you repurpose some items?
I've encountered similar issues over the years when assembling computers. Standoffs placed incorrectly—either pre-installed or added myself—can cause a short circuit, preventing the PC from booting properly. It's something you definitely don't want to hear about, but it might need checking. If possible, run a quick test outside the case before reinstalling everything back inside.
All components are fresh except the GPU, but I’ll proceed with testing the RAM.
That's exactly what I expected too. I made sure to double-check, and it finally wrapped up. I got all the new parts except the GPU, but I’m confident it functions since the person demonstrated it beforehand.
I'm worried about this. If I double-check the RAM and it doesn't work, I'll remove it and check if the standoffs are the issue. Lol.
Test it one RAM dimming at a time to check if any are faulty. Also, this wouldn’t work with a 5600x model since there’s no onboard graphics. A quick note—why did you choose the 5600x instead of the 5600? Were they priced similarly? Anyway, what power supply do you have? This scenario seems highly improbable these days, though it might be possible with a matrix board.