Operating System

Windows 7

Computer Specs (PSU, GPU, CPU, RAM, Motherboard)

OS: Windows 7 Processor: AMD FX-6100 RAM: 8GB (2x 4GB DDR3 1600) MoBo: GIGABYTE GA-970A-D3 GPU: AMD R9 270x (2GB) HD: 1 TB // 120 GB SSD

Speccy Link

N/A

Description of problem

Hi, I have a dated computer that I build a few years ago and unfortunately I'm having problems to turn the "computer on". All the components are out of warranty.

Everything began after I overclocked the CPU, got to windows, passed some stress test, and after I turned the computer off, I had this problem when I tried to turn it on again the next day.

When I try to boot, this happens:

• After I press the Power button the PC and Video Card fans turns on.

• I hear a beep that according to the MoBo manual means that the "System Boots Successfully."

• Then I see an splash screen from Gigabyte, (similar to this one http://www.ocinside.de/assets/cpu/intel_unlock_overclock/intel_unlock_overclock_32.jpg)

• An finally I see a black screen, like if the monitor didn't receive any signal (tried different monitors, VGA and HDMI).

• I already tried leaving the computer like that for an hour with no change.

• Also, when the screen is "black" the computer shutdowns intermediately when I press the power button.

Recurring issue

Yes

Under Warranty

No

Cause/Steps to recreate the issue

Happens every single time that I try to turn the computer on.

What I've tried so far to resolve the issue

I already tried to reset the CMOS and tried to force the Backup BIOS (following instructions from the manual).

Also I tried taking out the battery for a few minutes with no change.

I tried to take all the components and boot bare bones, only with MoBo, GPU (no onboard graphics), CPU and 1 stick of RAM, and I get the same result (keyboard dont work, black screen after POST)

I tried using a PS2 Keyboard, as the USB keyboard lights doesn't turn on on any USB port.

So far nothing worked. I suspect that it might be a hardware issue, either the MoBo or CPU, but as I dont have spare parts I'll like to see if there is anything else that I can try.