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Wooo, glad you got it working as well. I also spent the last two days on this, so relieved I got it working!

Sorry for the late reply! First of all, boot into BIOS and figure out what version you have now, just to make sure. It's usually printed somewhere on the first screen you see. If your BIOS version is less than v1005, you can try to update it. (Mine was v0805) Now go here and download the latest BIOS update: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/ROG-STRIX-Z390-E-GAMING/HelpDesk_BIOS/ Latest version is v1005 (as of writing this), and in the notes i see "Improved DRAM compatibility", which might be able to solve your problem as it did for me! After downloading, unzip the file and put it on a USB drive. Boot into BIOS, find the tab named "Tools" and click "EZ Flash" (or something like that, you can probably Google it if you can't find it). Follow the instructions and pick the file from the USB when asked. Important: Make sure that your system will NOT lose power during the update process, as this can break your motherboard! Double check that the power cable is plugged properly in before updating, and don't update during thunderstorms I really hope this works for you as it did for me. Seeing the DRAM note on the driver for your board makes me think it might do! Let me know if it works

Yep, BIOS update seems to have solved ALL my issues! I've been running now for 30+ minutes and have rebooted a few times. I can boot with or without XMP, OC etc. Everything seems to work!

Sooo... I just applied a BIOS update (since the notes stated that they added some DRAM compatibility). Booted into Windows (non safemode) right now, watching some YT videos etc. for around 10 minutes now. Crossing my fingers this is the fix!

Update: I'm actually able to boot into safemode and use the computer it seems. Just had it running for 10-ish minutes without freezing. Tried to boot back into normal mode with the same freeze after about 30 seconds in. Thinking I should reinstall windows, however when I boot from the USB drive and try to get to the cmd prompt to format the disk, it freezes

Hmm okay, some of the same manufacturers and same CPU. Please keep me updated on your troubleshooting, I'll update in here as well if I get any progress!

It could be, my mobo is new and I havent had it running yet... Currently doin memtest on the ram. But yes this sounds exactly like the same problem. Whats your setup?

Update: - Tried various bootable USBs created with Rufus (same freezes) - Tried a CMOS reset (same freezes) - Enabled XMP in bios.. Somehow this stops the freezes at the loading screen! I can actually boot into Windows... but only for 30-ish seconds, then the system completely freezes again... I can also boot on my USBs now, but same thing, freezes after 30-ish seconds

Still freezes on the loading

Hey guys, I'm having a lot of trouble with my new rig It posts and I can get into BIOS just fine. Whenever I try to boot on my SSD or a bootable USB with Windows on it, it freezes on the loading screen (see attachments). What I've tried so far: - Booting without any peripherals (only monitor connected) - Booting with only 1 RAM stick (swapped out between two different sticks in attempts) - Different USB slots for the bootable USB - 2 different bootable USBs - Literally bought a new CPU because I got the other one used and thought that it was the problem My GPU + PSU + HDDs and SSD are from my old rig and still work fine in there. Any ideas on how to solve this would be greatly appreciated! Update:- Tried various bootable USBs created with Rufus (same freezes)- Tried a CMOS reset (same freezes)- Enabled XMP in bios.. Somehow this stops the freezes at the loading screen! I can actually boot into Windows... but only for 30-ish seconds, then the system completely freezes again... I can also boot on my USBs now, but same thing, freezes after 30-ish seconds Update 2:I'm actually able to boot into safemode and use the computer it seems. Just had it running for 10-ish minutes without freezing.Tried to boot back into normal mode with the same freeze after about 30 seconds in.Thinking I should reinstall windows, however when I boot from the USB drive and try to get to the cmd prompt to format the disk, it freezes Setup: ASUS PRIME Z390-A Palit RTX 2060 Intel i7 9700K 2 x Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4 8 GB Corsair HX750 750W

I'm back on the GTX 970 now (which works fine!). Will try to resolve this issue with the seller.

Nothings seems to be damaged. Took pictures of PCI contacts and power pins, all are here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/etk3Hg96Hp7nS5ET7

Yeah true. He has been running with the card for 6 months without problems, at least from what he tells me. I'm in contact with him now, and he seems genuine. He said he would take it back if I can't get it working.

Maybe yeah, but as stated I already testet it in the sellers system before buying it.

The PCI or power ones?