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It doesn't "beep" but it definitely turns on (light flash, cooler kicks in. USBs are all active etc)
HDMI is plugged into the GPU (it's the only HDMI slot as the motherboard doesn't have one)
GPU lights up (I have tried with one/both of the power sockets plugged in [lead from the power unit directly into the GPU])

Am hoping the change to a displayport will solve the problem
Do all the lights go out or do any of them stay on when it posts?

Tried a different hdmi cable and or port?

Is the TV capable of receiving pc output?
 


suspected it might have been that but probably worded it badly

When I built my original PC many years ago I couldnt get it to boot for a week, I had only connected one of the GPU power connectors.
 
suspected it might have been that but probably worded it badly

When I built my original PC many years ago I couldnt get it to boot for a week, I had only connected one of the GPU power connectors.
Aye, that was definitely the issue. I was googling again this morning and came across a blog that basically said "if the GPU has 2 power slots, then it needs 2 power cables"

Soon as I did that, it was sorted. Windows installed no bother, drivers installed and he's one happy lad gaming away as we speak
Even managed to hook up his RBG fan so it's glowing all the colours of the rainbow :lol:
 
treating meself to one of these, upgrade memory , hard drive and second hard drive

Ryzen 5600x 6 Core 12 Thread CPU £280-310
CoolMaster TD500 £117 but white is: £91
3070 Graphics by MSI x2 £572
8GB Ram 2666mhz seriously we starting with this again? £27
240Gb SSD £24 - here we go again.
700w Bronze Cooler master £60 (old obso, est price amazon is daft+)
UPDATED: Prime B550-Plus £139


 
treating meself to one of these, upgrade memory , hard drive and second hard drive

Ryzen 5600x 6 Core 12 Thread CPU £280-310
CoolMaster TD500 £117 but white is: £91
3070 Graphics by MSI x2 £572
8GB Ram 2666mhz seriously we starting with this again? £27
240Gb SSD £24 - here we go again.
700w Bronze Cooler master £60 (old obso, est price amazon is daft+)
UPDATED: Prime B550-Plus £139


I would reconsider if by the above you mean it will have 2 x 3070 in SLI? SLI isn't really getting any support moving forward I don't think. Lush though, that will see you right!
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Ordered an AMD5900, RTX 3080 from PC Specialist this time last month, but doubtful I'll have it until at least March.
 
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I would reconsider if by the above you mean it will have 2 x 3070 in SLI? SLI isn't really getting any support moving forward I don't think. Lush though, that will see you right!
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Ordered an AMD5900, RTX 3080 from PC Specialist this time last month, but doubtful I'll have it until at least March.

Dual fans I think rather than dual cards. Surely?
 
I would reconsider if by the above you mean it will have 2 x 3070 in SLI? SLI isn't really getting any support moving forward I don't think. Lush though, that will see you right!
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Ordered an AMD5900, RTX 3080 from PC Specialist this time last month, but doubtful I'll have it until at least March.

just one 3070


says a 8-12 days with delivery , not fussed got pc here with rtx 2070 and i9 9900K
 
says a 8-12 days with delivery , not fussed got pc here with rtx 2070 and i9 9900K
Ha you really are treating yourself then. Is it actually worthwhile for your monitor (particularly fast or 4K)? I'd be tempted just to get a new 3070 and sell your old card if you don't need two machines.
 
Ha you really are treating yourself then. Is it actually worthwhile for your monitor (particularly fast or 4K)? I'd be tempted just to get a new 3070 and sell your old card if you don't need two machines.

one me monitors is 1440p 165 hz curved 32" and other is 4k 60HZ , this pc at times just switches itself off . so after a new one before it goes bang, if it does. can use one and render stuff in after effects on other

i hammer the exercise(weights for 4-5 hours) and walking (67000 steps somedays) so treat meself for the fitness
 
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one me monitors is 1440p 165 hz curved 32" and other is 4k 60HZ , this pc at times just switches itself off . so after a new one before it goes bang, if it does. can use one and render stuff in after effects on other

i hammer the exercise(weights for 4-5 hours) and walking (67000 steps somedays) so treat meself for the fitness
Similar position, i5 GTX970 makes all sorts of noise and sometimes doesn't want to start (like once every few months). ASUS monitor? I have the same here ready but had to RMA a 3080 build I got from Ebuyer, so have gone to somewhere slow but with solid customer support. Doesn't really matter, I'm just playing FM at the moment.

I'd give your USB -> mobo connection a wiggle if you haven't already, that's saved mine from the scrapheap a couple of times already.
 
well my Ryzen 3600 arrived from those friendly chinese people in less than 10 days

now I just need to find one of these mythical new GPU's people keep talking about

:)
 
Similar position, i5 GTX970 makes all sorts of noise and sometimes doesn't want to start (like once every few months). ASUS monitor? I have the same here ready but had to RMA a 3080 build I got from Ebuyer, so have gone to somewhere slow but with solid customer support. Doesn't really matter, I'm just playing FM at the moment.

I'd give your USB -> mobo connection a wiggle if you haven't already, that's saved mine from the scrapheap a couple of times already.

maybe should start by unpluging everything , 3 hubs and see what is needed/used , its finding the time
 
treating meself to one of these, upgrade memory , hard drive and second hard drive

Ryzen 5600x 6 Core 12 Thread CPU £280-310
CoolMaster TD500 £117 but white is: £91
3070 Graphics by MSI x2 £572
8GB Ram 2666mhz seriously we starting with this again? £27
240Gb SSD £24 - here we go again.
700w Bronze Cooler master £60 (old obso, est price amazon is daft+)
UPDATED: Prime B550-Plus £139


Buy 16GB 3200mhz memory for Ryzen systems.
 
Can someone recommend me a Gaming PC for about £600 please from Amazon. The bairn has a load of amazon vouchers off Xmas so needs to be via them. I’ve read this thread and I’m even more confused 😫😫
 

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