Hi everybody,
I haven't used my personal computer in the past 6-8 weeks, but last time I used it it worked fine. Now it starts (as in, I can see the CPU fan spinning and other lights turn on), but it doesn't even get to the BIOS screen. I did a CMOS reset by touching the two CMOS reset pins with a screwdriver for 20 seconds, but it didn't make any difference (I tried it 3 times for good measure).
I'm sure the monitor and its HDMI cable are fine because I can connect my work computer and it all works fine. I've just ordered a DVI adapter so that I can try the DVI port later this week, in case the HDMI port on the PC is now broken (which I think is unlikely).
I've never cleaned the PC since I built it ~4 years ago so it may have something to do with it. It's quite dusty inside, so I've also ordered a can of compressed air. When it arrives, which bits should I particularly focus on?
Is there anything else that you'd recommend I try?
Here are all the parts in case it's relevant: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/rybjo/saved/smsTwP
Thanks!
I haven't used my personal computer in the past 6-8 weeks, but last time I used it it worked fine. Now it starts (as in, I can see the CPU fan spinning and other lights turn on), but it doesn't even get to the BIOS screen. I did a CMOS reset by touching the two CMOS reset pins with a screwdriver for 20 seconds, but it didn't make any difference (I tried it 3 times for good measure).
I'm sure the monitor and its HDMI cable are fine because I can connect my work computer and it all works fine. I've just ordered a DVI adapter so that I can try the DVI port later this week, in case the HDMI port on the PC is now broken (which I think is unlikely).
I've never cleaned the PC since I built it ~4 years ago so it may have something to do with it. It's quite dusty inside, so I've also ordered a can of compressed air. When it arrives, which bits should I particularly focus on?
Is there anything else that you'd recommend I try?
Here are all the parts in case it's relevant: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/rybjo/saved/smsTwP
Thanks!