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.
Also, make sure you're asking the right questions—what's heating up your CPU and whether the PCIe connector is properly connected to the GPU.
The wraith stealth cooler is connected to the front of the GPU.
Sure, that sounds reasonable. I’ll test the RAM one by one and verify that no metal from the case is contacting any exposed traces on the motherboard. Everything seems to power up and function properly, particularly the BIOS, which suggests the issue might be related to your GPU or its connection.
I'm not familiar with the latest motherboards yet, but it might work in BIOS to use the built-in video since the CPU should support an integrated graphics unit and not automatically choose a video output. Until you can access BIOS to adjust this setting, it won't be posted from the 1660 Super. This seems like the best option at the moment. I'd suggest returning your current CPU if you have one with integrated graphics. Unless someone else has one or you can borrow it to test.
I disassembled it and inspected the standoffs—everything seemed okay. Since my PC uses an Intel processor, I can't use mine. I'm planning to bring it to a repair shop to get assistance, even though I don't want to deal with it myself. You're right about it being in the BIOS; I don’t have the necessary parts to try it out. I’ll let you know once I’ve had it checked. Thanks for your help!
Checking the General Specifications reveals Integrated Graphics: No. This means HDMI connections won’t display anything or a picture on the screen. Edit: Try the 1660 in your PC to confirm functionality; if it works, the issue is likely with the BIOS, possibly not recognizing the PCIe slot as an iGPU.
The 5600x lacks integrated graphics support. Without a dedicated GPU, you won’t receive video output. The HDMI port is intended for systems with a 5600G or comparable CPU that includes built-in graphics.
There could be another issue: if the repair shop uses a correct CPU with an integrated GPU and modifies the BIOS to check the PCIe slot first, it might work fine. However, if the BIOS resets back to defaults, you’d return to your current situation on the next reboot. I believe swapping to an iGPU CPU would help—allowing the 1660 to run smoothly as a laptop with low-power graphics while keeping the high-performance mode for gaming. This advice is based on some assumptions and should be verified carefully. Alternatively, consider replacing the motherboard if it needs onboard GPU support that conflicts with your setup.