I have an entry level PC.
MBD: MSI A320M A Pro
CPU: Ryzen 3 3200g
RAM 1x8gb,
PSU: thermaltake Smart SE 530 watts
I only use integrated graphics.
HD: 2tb HDD and a 120gb ssd
I originally had 2x8gb rams, and an rx 480 GPU but my pc won't boot so i tried to remove as much parts as i can to see what's causing the problem. At first when I removed my GPU, it ran okay. But after a few months my pc again did not post. I tried removing the rams etc, then when I removed 1 stick it ran okay. I did troubleshooting while clearing cmos with a jumper.
Now, my PC won't post. Because earlier this day i have no problems using my pc, it was working fine but i felt like slapping the old ram stick in, to see if it'll work. Now i regret what i did, now my pc does not post. Fans are spinning with lights on. But there's no response on my monitor and peripherals. Usually when i boot my PC up my keyboard and mouse lights up (startup sequence). But now it won't even post. I just wanna play some games. (
Now, my PC won't post. Because earlier this day i have no problems using my pc, it was working fine but i felt like slapping the old ram stick in, to see if it'll work. Now i regret what i did, now my pc does not post.
It is, then at some point I thought that maybe one of the dimm slots was the problem, but when I tried using the working ram on the slot, it worked fine
This points at a pw supply that was failing. Removing a pw hungry video card lessens the stress on a pw supply. It is possible that it worked for a while longer then finally gave up.
If reseating and or removing the ram does not fix the issue, the very first thing I would do would be to swap in a known good pw supply.
I had a different PSU when I had the GPU, redragon 500w 80plus bronze. Then I switched to the thermaltake, which then made it work for a while then suddenly stopped
Because earlier this day i have no problems using my pc, it was working fine but i felt like slapping the old ram stick in, to see if it'll work. Now i regret what i did, now my pc does not post.
AS I said on my first reply and quoted the part of your post as above
and then you put the other ram stick back in and it will not post
This does not IMHO indicate a PSU fault - except - by an amazing coincidence. Take OUT both sticks of ram
Clear CMOS with jumper on JBAT1 - leave jumper in position for 10 seconds
Remove jumper
Insert ONLY the stick of ram that was in the computer before you
Time will tell as you make further tests but I cannot agree that it points to a PSU issue
AS I said on my first reply and quoted the part of your post as above
and then you put the other ram stick back in and it will not post
This does not IMHO indicate a PSU fault - except - by an amazing coincidence. Take OUT both sticks of ram
Clear CMOS with jumper on JBAT1 - leave jumper in position for 10 seconds
Remove jumper
Insert ONLY the stick of ram that was in the computer before you
insert that stick in DIMM slot A1 - nearest to CPU
Power on see if you have a post now.
Still not posting. When I was using it before I was also using the slot closer to the cpu, when it was working fine, because at first I thought the 2nd slot was the problem
It would really help if you listed ALL of the exact parts you are currently using.
From what I can deduce from your post, you installed a different pw supply and the system is now working. Is that correct?
It would really help if you listed ALL of the exact parts you are currently using.
From what I can deduce from your post, you installed a different pw supply and the system is now working. Is that correct?
Well, you pretty much have your answer; you had a failed or failing pw supply. It was pretty easy to tell from your post about removing the amd480. Those cards use a lot of pw.
Up to you if you want to reinstall the video card however make sure you install a quality pw supply before doing so. I would go with [at the very least] a 550W high end pw supply. Do not install the generic ie cheap units; you are just asking for a problem.
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