bruce555
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Can you test the GPU in another system? I still say clear up the standoff's. Something is just not installed properly. If your case does not support Micro ATX, you should buy a different case too. Apevia is not an ASUS case. Was ASUS on the case as a sticker? Did you have an ASUS MOBO before you bought your new components? Definitely fix the instal first then move on from there.
Get your machine fully up to date. Run games as well as Windows Experience. Start trying to test individual components.
Get your machine fully up to date. Run games as well as Windows Experience. Start trying to test individual components.