Blu3Jay

Some interesting things of note, I got it to work again but I have no idea how. It decided to randomly post this one time I flicked the power switch on. Then I got some leds. They said it was ram, so I reseated my ram, and now it's working again???? Case closed or does anyone think it could have been something different. Also I didn't change or move my ram prior to pc failing 

Ryzen 3600

700w corsair non modular 

5600 msi gaming x and 

32gb 3600 corsair rgb (8x4)

Asus b450f strix 

This build is very new, less than 5 months old. None are used and I can almost be sure that all parts are functional. 

I noticed I was starting to getting some system instability so I decided to restart my pc, the only thing is that it didn't turn back on. When I tried to hit the case power button it just tried to start and then it flicks off, does this on repeat until you hit the power supply switch. 

Any intial thoughts or help would be fantastic, thank you.

1 minute ago, zeusthemoose said:

What motherboard? Some motherboards disable some sata ports when a drive is plugged into the m.2 slot.

Asus rog b450f 

And I was not aware of this

Plugged a new nvme into my motherboard and I can't get my hard drive to show up anymore in Asus bios Didn't change anything prior. Any ideas? 

6 minutes ago, TheDailyProcrastinator said:

Odd, I would add 2 of the new sticks run MemTest86 verify there is no issues, then remove those 2 sticks and ad the next 2 and run the test again. This is where checking Bios may help, if you are on an older version and newer updates correspond to memory stability etc then I would look at a Bios update, assuming your memory passes the MemTest with flying colors. 

So I tested the two bad sticks individually as well, and no luck. Makes me wonder if I unironicly got sent faulty ram. I'll give mem test a try 

Just now, TheDailyProcrastinator said:

So you bought a quad channel kit?

Yes, and it seems that a pair doesn't want to work for some reason, see I paired them up and tried two in each of the slots. 2 of them work in both configurations, but the other pair works in none 

Just now, TheDailyProcrastinator said:

Well does it work with your new RAM?

Well I got two sticks of the new ram to work with it yes, however I cannot get it to post with 4 new sticks in

1 hour ago, TheDailyProcrastinator said:

It shouldn't need a Bios update if it worked prior to new memory and GPU being installed. I would only update the bios as a last resort as it is highly unlikely that will fix the issue. I would first clear CMOS, put the old GPU in, see if that works. DDU the GPU drivers, then put the new GPU back in. 

Gpu problem solved, now for ram. Any ideas?

So I updated bios, stuck in new gpu and wabam. Still using old ram so not out of the woods yet. 

1 minute ago, TheDailyProcrastinator said:

My bad assumed the whole system was new, just the GPU and RAM I see. Have you reset the CMOS?

 

 

I have not, I'm going to update my bios with old parts and then stick new parts in, still no luck I'll try that.

3 minutes ago, refinedskillz said:

Try swap in the old ram , if it works, its the ram, if not, swap the gpu. Make sure you have 8/6 pin power plugged into the gpu, make sure it sits in the pcie slot properly, make sure your monitor is turned on, make sure the cable your using to connect it works, etc

Like i said it's nothing obvious from what I can tell, I'll keep jabbing 

1 minute ago, TheDailyProcrastinator said:

Well you can't post without a compatible CPU, so verify if the board has been updated, it could say so right on the motherboard box, if not then it is likely it needs an update and I don't think that motherboard has USB flashback.

 

If this is the case then you have a few options.

- Find someone to lend you a 1st or 2nd gen Ryzen CPU

- Get a local PC shop to update the bios for you

- Return the board and get a board the supports 3rd gen out of box (I recommend B550 at this point)

- Get a loaner CPU from AMD (this will take time to have a CPU sent to you, then you have to send it back). https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/pa-100#faq-Short-Term-Processor-Loan-Boot-Kit

 

I was just using my 3600 today..... It's not the CPU

4 minutes ago, refinedskillz said:

Try googling it then, also, if your board has a "bios update" button on the rear I/O, your able to do it with no CPU installed at all. Also try remove a stick of ram.

I think a bios update is a good lead, but I don't have a way to put it on a USB. Plus I'm still trying to find that button 

2 minutes ago, TheDailyProcrastinator said:

Does the motherboard support 3rd gen Ryzen? You may need a Bios update?

You can't update bios if it doesn't post? Am I wrong?

1 minute ago, refinedskillz said:

Thats the motherboard "error LED". Its job is to tell the user that something is wrong, look in your motherboards manual and it'll tell you what the light sequence means.

The motherboard manual only hints as to what may be wrong, in this case red means cpu and yellow means dram. However I know for a fact my CPU is fine because I was just using it. 

See title

500w evga

Ryzen 5 3600

MSI gaming x amd 5600xt

8x4gb Corsair vengeance pro 3600

Asus b450f rog strix

I got the new gpu and ram just today, swapped the ram and gpu and then no post, LED light on motherboard starts yellow, then hard red then nothing. I've checked to make sure everything is seated correctly. 

these are both a yes for me

2 minutes ago, Jeppes said:

Just sell yours for 150 and get a 5600XT/5700 or 2060.

in the end id be spending about the same amount of money for almost the exact same result anyways though

2 minutes ago, _DeXTeR_ said:

If you ask me not worth

Any reason why? i cant think of any way to increase fps higher and more effeicently than this. Unless dropping 300 more dollars on a very new gpu.

I have 3 monitors, The center one being 144hz refresh rate and the only one i care about. I currently have a rx580 MSI ARMOR 8G and want to get another so i can maximize my fps in esports games and other low intensity games. at the time of posting this, the current price of a used 580 on ebay is around $100-$150 usd.

Would it be worth?

ef, i figured welp ryzen 3 looks pretty good right about now. I honestly just needed someone to confirm. Should i have any problems going from 1st to 3rd gen with this board?

So i recently ordered a new motherboard:

Asus ROG Strix b450-f

Gskill Tridentz rgb ddr4 (8gbx2) 3000hz

Ryzen 7 1700

And as much as i love the board, its been nothing but trouble for me. Rog Bios is very simple and straightforward, but for some unknown reason i cannot get my memory to go to 3000hz

everytime i try im met with the settings being reset, and im forced to go to 2133hz to boot windows.

Any help would be very appreciated.

I've tried going to 1000 different calculator sites and they they all kinda tell me different things.

So maybe you guys can decide,

System specs:
Ryzen 7 1700
MSI RX580 ARMOR 8GB

16gb(8x2) Tridentz RGB ddr4

A320 asus board 

EVGA 500w 80 Plus white

Am i going to survive with this power supply for now?

3 minutes ago, narrdarr said:

unplug the hdd power and try to enter bios

Re seated my ram again to be sure and what do you know, it boots into windows, lol. Thanks anyways guys i appreciate it

Just now, Enderman said:

Can you enter BIOS?

Nope black screen, computer turns on like normal, i know my ram is seated properly because the rgb turns on

See title, i had to reseat my gpu and of course my ram, but i cant get any video. Computer turns on like normal and every fan is spinning. Cant get it to post.