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3 minutes ago, 191x7 said:

When you disconnect the power button and manually start the system (bridging the pins with q screwdriver or a similar tool), does the same happen?

That's the way to test the button.

 

If the same happens, then the issue is either the motherboard or the PSU. But test first.

Agreed.

29 minutes ago, aeterna789 said:

Hi guys,

 

As the title says, I am having difficulty powering up my system. When I press the power button, it can either power on normally or not power up at all. If it doesn't power up, I have to either long-press the power button or press it multiple times before it finally starts up. Note that, once powered up, I experience no issues (i.e. no sudden shutdowns, BSOD, or crashes).

 

System details (full system specs and peripherals on my profile😞

CPU: i7 8700k - stock

MOBO: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon

RAM: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 (XMP Profile enabled)

GPU: GALAX RTX 3080 SG (manually OCed but not by much)

PSU: Corsair RM650 Gold Plus Modular Power Supply - around 6-7 years old

 

I suspect that it might be either a PSU issue or a power button issue. What do you guys think?

 

 

Start with the 'simple' things first. A dodgy power button is a simple workaround.

Disconnect the front panel PWR, and press the MB power button (if available) or short the power on pins. If it works fine every time then the power button is faulty.

 

If it continues acting up then cheapest option to swap out 1st would be PSU.

But make sure u've checked everything else first, like re-seating all the PSU power cables in the MB and GPU, using 2 separate power leads for the GPU instead of the daisy chained single lead etc.

 

Dying PSU's can cause all sorts of problems many of which are also symptoms of other possible issues making it a PITA to pin down. I had to deal with this recently myself (system crashes). While the recommended is 750w, a system like urs in typical gaming scenarios likely hits up to 550W, so it 'should ' be ok. Its whether or not there are any spikes on start up and if the PSU is indeed dying.

 

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Hi guys,

 

As the title says, I am having difficulty powering up my system. When I press the power button, it can either power on normally or not power up at all. If it doesn't power up, I have to either long-press the power button or press it multiple times before it finally starts up. Note that, once powered up, I experience no issues (i.e. no sudden shutdowns, BSOD, or crashes).

 

System details (full system specs and peripherals on my profile😞

CPU: i7 8700k - stock

MOBO: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon

RAM: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 (XMP Profile enabled)

GPU: GALAX RTX 3080 SG (manually OCed but not by much)

PSU: Corsair RM650 Gold Plus Modular Power Supply - around 6-7 years old

 

I suspect that it might be either a PSU issue or a power button issue. What do you guys think?

 

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Nvidia suggests a minimum of 750w PSU for the 3080

 

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Minimum 750W or greater system power supply

 

I would say your psu is the problem. 

 

 

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14 minutes ago, aeterna789 said:

Hi guys,

 

As the title says, I am having difficulty powering up my system. When I press the power button, it can either power on normally or not power up at all. If it doesn't power up, I have to either l...

 

I suspect that it might be either a PSU issue or a power button issue. What do you guys think?

 

When you disconnect the power button and manually start the system (bridging the pins with q screwdriver or a similar tool), does the same happen?

That's the way to test the button.

 

If the same happens, then the issue is either the motherboard or the PSU. But test first.

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3 minutes ago, 191x7 said:

When you disconnect the power button and manually start the system (bridging the pins with q screwdriver or a similar tool), does the same happen?

That's the way to test the button.

 

If the same happens, then the issue is either the motherboard or the PSU. But test first.

Agreed.

29 minutes ago, aeterna789 said:

Hi guys,

 

As the title says, I am having difficulty powering up my system. When I press the power button, it can either power on normally or not power up at all. If it doesn't power up, I have to either long-press the power button or press it multiple times before it finally starts up. Note that, once powered up, I experience no issues (i.e. no sudden shutdowns, BSOD, or crashes).

 

System details (full system specs and peripherals on my profile😞

CPU: i7 8700k - stock

MOBO: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon

RAM: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 (XMP Profile enabled)

GPU: GALAX RTX 3080 SG (manually OCed but not by much)

PSU: Corsair RM650 Gold Plus Modular Power Supply - around 6-7 years old

 

I suspect that it might be either a PSU issue or a power button issue. What do you guys think?

 

 

Start with the 'simple' things first. A dodgy power button is a simple workaround.

Disconnect the front panel PWR, and press the MB power button (if available) or short the power on pins. If it works fine every time then the power button is faulty.

 

If it continues acting up then cheapest option to swap out 1st would be PSU.

But make sure u've checked everything else first, like re-seating all the PSU power cables in the MB and GPU, using 2 separate power leads for the GPU instead of the daisy chained single lead etc.

 

Dying PSU's can cause all sorts of problems many of which are also symptoms of other possible issues making it a PITA to pin down. I had to deal with this recently myself (system crashes). While the recommended is 750w, a system like urs in typical gaming scenarios likely hits up to 550W, so it 'should ' be ok. Its whether or not there are any spikes on start up and if the PSU is indeed dying.

 

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Thanks for the suggestions!

 

I'll do step-by-step checking as suggested and will provide an update once either the issue has been resolved or not.

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