Question Can't turn on my PC every morning - weird problem

Feb 8, 2024
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I recently bought a new PC case and CPU cooler and moved all my components to the new case along with the cooler

After that, my PC was not booting every morning when I pressed the power button.

I tried the following:

reconnect the front panel connectors - didn't work

use a screwdriver to connect the power switch header pins - didn't work

Unplug and replug (SAME power cord, SAME power outlet) - didn't work

Unplug and replug (DIFFERENT power cord, SAME power outlet) - mostly worked

Unplug and replug (DIFFERENT power cord, DIFFERENT power outlet) - only tried this when the same power outlet didn't work, and it worked

Although I don't think it can be a PC case or CPU cooler issue, it only happened after I moved everything to the new case.

My build:
CPU: 13600KF
GPU: Gigabyte 4070Ti
Mobo: ROG B760-A
RAM: Teamgroup 3600 16gx4
Case: MSI MPG GUNGNIR 110R White
Cooler: Deepcool AS500 Plus
PSU: ROG Thor 850 Platinum

Does anyone know what's going on here? Thanks!
 
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

I recently bought a new PC case and CPU cooler and moved all my components to the new case along with the cooler
What case were you working with prior to the migration?

Although I don't think it can be a PC case or CPU cooler issue, it only happened after I moved everything to the new case.
The system might be having a grounding issue. If you need to power down the system, then handle parts that would mean you're grounding the system with every contact you make inside the case.
 
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

I recently bought a new PC case and CPU cooler and moved all my components to the new case along with the cooler
What case were you working with prior to the migration?

Although I don't think it can be a PC case or CPU cooler issue, it only happened after I moved everything to the new case.
The system might be having a grounding issue. If you need to power down the system, then handle parts that would mean you're grounding the system with every contact you make inside the case.
Thank you for your reply!

I used Corsair 7000D white for a few months until I bought a desk that was not large enough for it.

Then I used an old Be Quiet Pure 500 for 3-4 weeks before the MSI MPG GUNGNIR 110R White
 
This will sound dumb, but try it. Unplug the computer from the mains, push the power button, wait 5 seconds, then plug in the power again and try to boot. If it comes up it might be related to sleep states.
Yes, try setting BIOS power settings to ErP S5 mode in the sleep states.

My Asus TUF B550M did something similar after a bios update - wouldn’t boot first time in the morning, but would then boot if I either pressed the reset button on the case or turned the PSU off and on again with its toggle switch. Setting to S5 fixed it.
 
Yes, try setting BIOS power settings to ErP S5 mode in the sleep states.

My Asus TUF B550M did something similar after a bios update - wouldn’t boot first time in the morning, but would then boot if I either pressed the reset button on the case or turned the PSU off and on again with its toggle switch. Setting to S5 fixed it.
Thank you for your reply! I tried this yesterday but didn't work.

I also unplugged everything on Friday and still had the same problem when I tried to turn on the PC on Monday.
 
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

I recently bought a new PC case and CPU cooler and moved all my components to the new case along with the cooler
What case were you working with prior to the migration?

Although I don't think it can be a PC case or CPU cooler issue, it only happened after I moved everything to the new case.
The system might be having a grounding issue. If you need to power down the system, then handle parts that would mean you're grounding the system with every contact you make inside the case.
Do you know how to check if the PC has a grounding issue?
 
There is a post about checking motherboard grounding.....