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  1. LostinAR

    Question Stock RGB Case Fans not detected by BIOs or Utility software, Tuff Gaming B550 MB

    [Moderator edit to break up solid paragraph of text.] I recently installed a ASUS TUF Gaming B550 with Wifi II motherboard in to a Gamdias Aura PC case. Case has 4 RGB fans including necessary wiring but no instructions. I am not using an RGB hub or controller, just the stock case and...
  2. Kips20

    Question can't go into bios on my msi b550 gaming plus, after installing rx 580

    For a long time I had a Ryzen 5 5500 and gigabyte b450 mATX motherboard, which I messed up, so after that I upgraded to the MSI B550 Gaming Plus, but at first I had a problem with the RX 580; it was not giving me any output. While it was working on other motherboards, the MSI B550 Gaming Plus...
  3. A

    Question MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus frontal usb-c issue

    Greetings, I had a very strange issue with which I have some difficulties to diagnose and resolve. I have little hope for someone may have encounter with this problem, so I'm just posting this to any tech-related forums. Problem: Some devices do not connect through frontal usb-c. Provided...
  4. rajdeep8

    Question Is Msi B550 Gaming Plus an overkill for R5 3600?

    Looking to get the motherboard, just checking if I'm spending too much for my motherboard? CPU is Ryzen 5 3600 Use case: Fps gaming+ moderate office task + sometimes video editing If you can then please Suggest some other motherboard that can be better fit for R5 3600
  5. K

    Question Please help this poor gamer: Asrock B550M, R7 3700X, XFX RX 6800 XT Merc with Antec 750W 80+ Gold—are they compatible?

    Hi everyone, I need your help, Recently, my PC started acting weird. I was playing a video on YouTube, and even after closing the browser, the video continued playing in the background. My Windows was acting strangely as well. I tried holding the power button to turn it off, but it wouldn’t...
  6. Vikko151

    Review Review on a 290 CHF (~$320) build without GPU

    Hello folks, I am already back on another topic concerning my friend who wants to get a better build (I'm alright with him. You'll see it later). So, a few months ago, I gave him my old computer which got those components: CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-4790, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 3.6GHz GPU: NVIDIA GTX...
  7. XXX MOZZY

    [SOLVED] PC Only Post with certain GPU

    Specs - Ryzen 7 1700 MSI B550-Pro(latest bios) The card that works is my test card that I got from a Dell oltiplex, that uses power from the pcie slot. I have tried Rx 5700 Rx 5700xt Rx 480 8gb x3 RTX 3060 And the only one that gets to post without the vga light on the motherboard is the...
  8. wallajalla

    Question Can't boot to BIOS ?

    Hi! I've encountered a very confusing issue with my PC recently and it's proving difficult to solve, here's the situation: Yesterday, I tried restoring bluetooth to AtlasOS via a built in script, and upon restarting I noticed something strange. I couldn't boot windows without restarting a few...
  9. mitiao

    Question Strange BSODs caused by amdppm.sys

    posting this because i find existing solutions unsatisfactory. gtx 1060 amd ryzen 5 3600 (running stock with an aftermarket cooler) asrock b550 steel legend 2x8 gb ddr4 3200 mhz patriot viper 4 corsair rm750x windows 10 pro i built this pc in late april, it ran for a few weeks then one day the...
  10. T

    Question ASRock B550m-HDV - GPU Pcie lane usage

    Hi everyone, recently I was looking around AMD's Adrenalin software and found out that my RX6600 is using pcie 3.0 x8. According to Asrock's data about my MB (ASRock B550m-HDV), it states that it has; " 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1, and 1 M.2 slot (PCIe Gen4 x4)". I am using mentioned...
  11. guffycs

    Question MSI B550 A Pro no PSU fan

    I recent upgraded to a 5800x3d from a 9600k since i could reuse my ram from my old system, i got a b550 board to go with it. Knowing i needed to flash the bios, i have tried 5-6 usb sticks but have had no luck. It flashes for a few seconds and then goes dark, it never gets to the fast flashing...
  12. W

    Question Drive not initializing during raid set up

    I built a new system with a Asus ROG STRIX B550-F. AMD Ryzen 7 5700G. 64GB ram. Set up with existing Windows 10 drive that I cloned from old system. Everything working great except the drive is a WD Red and slow. So I put in two Samsung 990 Pro with heatsink 1 TB. Had to install a stand alone...
  13. R

    Question Overclocking RAM to 3600mhz ?

    I have Corsair 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3600MHz CL18 Vengeance LP but currently is running at 3200mhz. I dont know why I forgot to ever OC the RAM but here we are. I am curious about how simple it is? I have seen some videos but I thought I would ask here as well. Ryzen 7 5800x3D ASUS RTX 3060 12gb...
  14. I

    Question B550 vs x570 motherboard - - - using both PCIe x16 slots and both M.2 slots for NVMe drives ?

    So, I currently have an MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus motherboard with a Ryzen 7 5800x. The current issue I have, which I'm assuming is a chipset issue, is that if I use both M.2 slots for NVME drives, it disables the secondary PCIE slot and will not detect my 2nd GPU, so I'm forced to connect my...
  15. K

    Question New Ryzen 5 5600 Cpu vs Old Ryzen 3 3100 Cpu & Bios Update question. B550 Pro4

    Hi guys, I'm horrible with this technical stuff. My prebuilt pc came with a Ryzen 3 3100 cpu and a faulty ai cooling system. I bought a Ryzen 5 5600 (regular version) to replace them, I'm using the stock cooling system it came with. And I'm wondering if its okay to update to 2.71. This is...
  16. T

    Question MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk DRAM issue (???)

    Hi, I'm having trouble with an MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk where the EZ Debug LED lights up solid red on the DRAM. The RGB lights up and the fans begin to spin, but there is no display output. I have validated that the CPU, RAM, and PSU work perfectly on another motherboard, and there are no visible...
  17. V

    Question B550 over B450 for a 5800X3D and an RTX 3060 Ti, or a better RAM kit ?

    I'am in doubt about my system, for now I have B450 Tomahawk Max with a Ryzen 5800X3D and RTX 3060 Ti, and RAM is Ripjaws V g-skill 3600mhz cl16 (Hynix chip single rank) 16gb (2 x 8gb). Now I have something in my mind and wanted to buy a B550 mobo to boost a low FPS, or to buy a better ram kit...
  18. nag shankar

    Question Best mid range Mobo for Ryzen 5600x?

    Looking for best mid range ATX/mATX Mobo for 5600x(preferably B550 chipset, don't have budget for 570s), my considerations are good VRMs, ease of overclocking, easy BIOS setup, must have features like - front USB C support, at least one M.2 Gen 4 PCIe slot for fast memory etc.,
  19. ayoowavy

    [SOLVED] Should I stick to amd or go with intel for my upgrade?

    I am planning to upgrade both my cpu and mobo together. I currently have a 3200g apu and an rx 5600xt inside a gigabyte b450m dsh3. I am choosing between upgrading to a 5600/5600x paired with a b550 motherboard or change platforms and go with the 12400f/12400 and b660. My third option is to...
  20. ketrab

    Question Recommended b550m mATX for 5900x?

    Hi, Moving from Asrock b450m (aiming for gen4 build) and upgrading to 5900x. (from 3600) Was wondering if you guys have any recommendation on the mATX mobo? Not interested in any fancy RGBs and won't be overclocking. I was originally interested in GIGABYTE B550M DS3H AC but noticed its 8...
  21. XXX MOZZY

    Question motherboard help

    I have a asrock b550am gaming motherboard ryzen 5 4500(brand new) 2x8 team group rgb ram 3200mhz(brand new) i also tried Xpg d41 2x8 3000mhz(tested already) Zotac rtx 2080(tested already) All the case fans start to spin, also cpu cooler and gpu. And ram rgb turns on But there are 2 debug...
  22. andrewasted

    Question can my motherboard handle it

    i got a MSI B550 Gen 3 and i bought a Ryzen 5 5500 because i thought it was a good pair with it but i will probably do some upgrades in cpu in the future (i have a RX 5700 XT ready for this system) but i dont know how far i can push this motherboard. will it be able to feed a Ryzen 7 5700X or a...
  23. M

    Question Which one of these 4 MoBos are better for my specific demands?

    Hey, peeps! After a lot of research on MoBos and their specs I've filtered most of them out and left with only 4 of them that seem appealing to me, and they are: Gigabyte B550M Aorus Pro AX Gigabyte B550l Aorus Pro AX AsRock B550M Steel Legend MSI Pro B550M-VC WiFi Now, here is the thing...
  24. abarbosa69

    Question RTX 3060 TI NO SIGNAL ON B550 GAMING EDGE

    Hello, My PC configuration is as follows: B550 GAMING EDGE WIFI motherboard and AMD RYZEN 7 3700x. Before I had an AMD radeon r9 200 series graphics card everything has been working fine for 1 year. I wanted to change the graphics card with RTX 3060 TI But this one does not work, I have no...
  25. J

    Question Bricked Bios MSI MAG B550M Bazooka Flash with CH341A

    After a faulty bios update, the CPU Debug LED lights up permanently. I tried to flash the bios with a USB, but the red LED flashes for hours, nothing happens. Now I wanted to flash the bios with a CH341A. However, I do not know if this is the bios chip (MX25v2033). In the programs for the...
  26. D

    Question Picking a B550 motherboad

    Hello, I'm building a new pc and it has come the time to choose the right motherboard. I went with B550 but I can't figure out which one is the best of them. There is gigabyte, asus, msi and different models and so on. Any help would be appreciated :)
  27. sting_ray

    [SOLVED] Debug lights turn on for a few seconds before PC boots (MSI MAG B550M PRO-VDH mATX & Ryzen 5 3600)

    Recently I bought this motherboard and used a Ryzen 5 3600 CPU that I didn't know was faulty. The motherboard displayed an EZ debug light for the CPU, so it was obvious that the CPU had to be replaced. I then purchased a new Ryzen 5 3600, and after flash updating the bios, the pc booted up...
  28. myhind0

    [SOLVED] Which board should I get boys?

    Stuck between MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS / ASROCK B550 Steel Legend the CPU will be R5 5600, Thanks! PS: don't ask me to get any other board, these two are the only ones available in my country at the moment.
  29. Twin-Frozr-1212mV

    Question Asrock B550 Steel Legend: Rear type-c port not working properly

    Hello there, i am wondering why the rear usb c port of my asrock b550 steel legend fails to recognise the majority of my devices (Android phones, audio interfaces, usbc to 3.5mm audio) My Apple devices seem to charge, but i get no data connection. I checked different type-c to type-c cables but...
  30. M

    Question Inconsitent CPU temp variations day-to-day

    Hi! Having a really strange issue with my CPU temperature, it's a little hard to explain so bare with me! Essentially I have it undervolted quite heavily, and initally the temperatures were great, however I booted it up one day, and my temps were 15C higher, so naturally I assumed my AIO was...
  31. ltsNotMike

    Question PC doesn't POST after switching to dedicated gpu

    Hello everyone. Before describing my issue let me introduce you to the components: CPU: Ryzen 5 5600G Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS RAM: Corsair 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16 Vengeance RGB PRO SL PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower GF 750W 80 Plus Gold Boot drive: WD 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Blue SN570...
  32. N

    [SOLVED] CPU and Motherboard for a new build?

    Hi, My system is aging pretty much and a friend has an Ryzen 5 5600x and MSI B550 M/B, along with 32gb RAMand 550W PSU. Thinking of getting the same stuff as dont have a big budget, can anyone recomend something more newer around the same budget?? Have seen the 5600x perform excellent as ill...
  33. G

    Question Trouble with B550 Motherboard + SAS RAID

    Hi, I'm trying to set up a PCIe RAID Controller into a new GIGABYTE B550 Aorus Elite V2 motherboard that I recently bought, and I'm having the following issue: What's expected? - The BIOS of the PCIe RAID Controller itself must show up first before POST. What happens in my case? - It shows...
  34. B

    Question RAM and CPU stress test, as well video games, lowest settings, cause whole systems stutters, on completely different computers

    This covers a lot: ram cpu no bueno - YouTube I upgraded motherboards in both me and my girlfriends computer. The same motherboards from the same store. Both have the same problem of complete system lag when cpu and ram are tested together at the same time. I have tried 3 different sets of...
  35. vollachr

    Question M.2 & SATA Limitations on GIGABYTE Aorus B550 Elite V2?

    Hi, I have a GIGABYTE Aorus B550 Elite V2 motherboard, currently running 1 M.2 NVME & 4 SATA drives, planning due to two failing mechanical HDDs to replace them with 1 SATA SSD & 1 m.2 NVME SSD, thing is, I can't figure out if my board allows to use all M.2 & SATA ports at the same time, I know...
  36. Doc Computeur

    Question Yellow led on Asus Tuf B550 Gaming Plus with Quad-channel RAM ?

    Hi I just changed my old Asus B450 tuf gaming with an Asus B550 tuf gaming. The problem is The motherboard shows a Yellow led light when all 4 RAM slots are populated. The RAM sticks were bought in 2 same packs but at 2 différent times. ram : F4-3200C16D-16GVKB. (2x8Go G-Skill) (in the...
  37. J

    Question Imputing RAM timings causes black screen

    Imputing the RAM timings for my model causes a black screen when booting. I've tried using A-XMP profiles but it has the same issue. I'm using patriot viper steel ddr4 32gb (PVS432G320C6K) which has a timing of 16-18-18-36, however at the moment it's running at 16-20-20-40. I've been able to...
  38. C

    Question NVMe SSD keeps disappearing from Windows ?

    Specs: Msi mpg b550 gaming edge wifi Amd ryzen 3600 Msi Gaming 3060 Ti Sabrent rocket 4 1tb (old, OS drive) Sabrent rocket 1tb (new) Windows 11 I will try to start from the top with this issue. My S/O wanted more storage for her PC, so I recommended that she buy the aforementioned Sabrent...
  39. PenTestAD

    [SOLVED] Rtx 3090 ti Ryzen 7

    Hello everyone, I was wandering if rtx 3090 Ti works well with Ryzen 7 5800x ? My rtx 3080 got broken and I'm planning on getting rtx 3090Ti. Should I upgrade the cpu as well? I am can not decide if rtx 3090 will be sufficient or should I go for 3090ti. Will be using it on 49 inch G9 samsung...
  40. ianhuysman

    [SOLVED] Motherboard fails to post with 1 long, 3 short beeps

    Hi all! Two days ago I built a system for a friend (all new parts, see specs below) and today it started acting up, there was a weird line on the display and eventually it just black screened entirely. I had my fingers crossed it was just a display/cable issue but after spending hours after...