Black Screen On Startup

[cheiften98]

I get a black screen every so often when i first turn my pc on, i fix it by holding the reset button or the power button. Was thinking it was my gpu but resenting it fixes it.

Does anyone know why it does this and how to fix it please. thanks

650w psu

gtx 1070

12gb ram 1x8 1x4

xeon1231 v3

[Rcarvalho21]

Well black screens and crashing could be happening for a myriad of reasons. Although, in my experience using dual channel ram with two sticks that aren't the same brand, size and speed can lead to some issues. I would try removing one stick of ram and using single channel, see if it works and if it doesn't, do the same with the other. Let me know if this resolves your issue.

[cheiften98]

9 minutes ago, Rcarvalho21 said:

Well black screens and crashing could be happening for a myriad of reasons. Although, in my experience using dual channel ram with two sticks that aren't the same brand, size and speed can lead to some issues. I would try removing one stick of ram and using single channel, see if it works and if it doesn't, do the same with the other. Let me know if this resolves your issue.

ye that could be it actuality, i think it may have started around when i took 1x4gb stick out cause i found another 1x8gb stick. id rather stick with 12gb but will it actually damage anything. because ive found haveing the extra ram helps.

[Sack]

No wonder with that mismatched ram, that should lead you to all sorts of problems.

[cheiften98]

Just now, Sack said:

No wonder with that mismatched ram, that should lead you to all sorts of problems.

nothing will be damaged though? as nothing has happend apart from that. the extra ram helps when i have a game open and other applications or when video editing. ive really seen a difference. 

[Rcarvalho21]

2 minutes ago, cheiften98 said:

ye that could be it actuality, i think it may have started around when i took 1x4gb stick out cause i found another 1x8gb stick. id rather stick with 12gb but will it actually damage anything. because ive found haveing the extra ram helps.

I don't think it will physically damage your computer or the sticks of ram, but don't quote me on that I'm not a 100% sure. Anyway, if you can deal with the crashing and you prefer the 12gb then go for it, should be fine.

[cheiften98]

its not every time the black screen, maybe once a or twice  a week.

[cheiften98]

thanks a lot for the quick responses, that does sound about right. thanks.

[Rcarvalho21]

2 minutes ago, Rcarvalho21 said:

I don't think it will physically damage your computer or the sticks of ram, but don't quote me on that I'm not a 100% sure. Anyway, if you can deal with the crashing and you prefer the 12gb then go for it, should be fine.

Actually, sorry chieften98. You say you're having to force shut down your PC? Okay, I take it back, forcing your PC to shut down instead of shutting it down via windows may damage your components and software. 

[cheiften98]

Just now, Rcarvalho21 said:

Actually, sorry chieften98. You say you're having to force shut down your PC? Okay, I take it back, forcing your PC to shut down instead of shutting it down via windows may damage your components and software. 

using the reset button? but when you press the power button when my pc is on it says "shutting down..."

 

[cheiften98]

4 minutes ago, Rcarvalho21 said:

Actually, sorry chieften98. You say you're having to force shut down your PC? Okay, I take it back, forcing your PC to shut down instead of shutting it down via windows may damage your components and software. 

would it be better if i just stuck with the 2x4gb sticks  or is holding the reset button ok. as it doesn't cut the power  it restarts.

[Rcarvalho21]

7 minutes ago, cheiften98 said:

would it be better if i just stuck with the 2x4gb sticks  or is holding the reset button ok. as it doesn't cut the power  it restarts.

If its shutting down then its fine, but if you're holding it down and forcing it then it could potentially damage it. Just pressing it once and letting it shut down naturally is okay. 

[cheiften98]

Just now, Rcarvalho21 said:

If its shutting down then its fine, but if you're holding it down and forcing it then it could potentially damage it. Just pressing it once and letting it shut down naturally is okay. 

ye i normaly hold the reset button so it doesn't cut the power it just does a restart. i do that instead of holding the power button if it freezes. which is rare.