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07-01-20, 06:08 PM
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Looks like I can't build PCs anymore!
Problem: the lights are on but no posting to BIOS, CPU fan spinning slowly, GPU fan not spinning other than initial fan burst.
B450 Strix itx
R5 3600
5700
RAM
PSU
NVME is blank and I tried having W10 on a bootable USB plugged in and not plugged in.
I don't know where to start as the last time I built a PC was about 8 years ago and I'm basically new to everything again!
Any advice appreciated, cheers.
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07-01-20, 06:18 PM
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Check PSU cables
Reseat CPU & check pins
Reseat gpu
Use only one stick of ram & test all slots
Try another GPU
Reset CMOS
Check CPU fan header is connected
Check monitor is plugged into GPU & not motherboard
Sure somebody else will chime in with some more tips.
Hope you get it sorted.
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07-01-20, 06:26 PM
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Thanks,
I did all of the above apart from another GPU because I don't have another anymore
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07-01-20, 06:34 PM
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I see a 3rd gen Ryzen and a second gen B450 board that may or may not have the correct bios to work with the newer chip, given the issue's it is probably in need of a bios update, which requires a first or second gen ryzen cpu.
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07-01-20, 06:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dark NighT
I see a 3rd gen Ryzen and a second gen B450 board that may or may not have the correct bios to work with the newer chip, given the issue's it is probably in need of a bios update, which requires a first or second gen ryzen cpu.
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He's got an Asus board. You can flash those without a CPU using flashback.
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07-01-20, 07:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bartacus
He's got an Asus board. You can flash those without a CPU using flashback.
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Given the time it's been since he last built a pc he may not even know what that means.
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07-01-20, 07:19 PM
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On the asus site it states 3rd gen ready but a bit of Googling does reveal it might need a bios update and I don't have an older gen chip. I don't think this board supports flashback either.
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07-01-20, 07:26 PM
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It has Crashfree bios updater, not "blind" flashback from the looks of the manual.
You may need to contact AMD and get them to send you a loaner CPU, if they are still doing that.
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07-01-20, 08:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlienALX
It has Crashfree bios updater, not "blind" flashback from the looks of the manual.
You may need to contact AMD and get them to send you a loaner CPU, if they are still doing that.
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Thanks. I'll look into how to do the crashfree update because with the CPU installed it won't post, does that sound right?
It looks like many hoops to jump through to get a loaner and as I got it from Scan it look like the AMD states they should do it and I'd have to pay.
Seems pretty crap to be honest.
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07-01-20, 08:54 PM
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Scan did the same thing to me. Then charged me an illegal restocking fee.
Years ago (like 10) they had a board on their website. I phoned their premium number to check it would work with my CPU, they say yes. I ask them to update the bios in house to make sure, they say yes.
I order, it arrives and doesn't work. I pay £8 to send it back and they charge me a restocking fee of £15.
That's the last time I ordered from there. Say anything to get sale, do nothing. Ebuyer are the same too it's OCUK you want dude. They're awesome.
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