Question VGA Red Light Issue

[TimeMuffinPhD]

Recently I had been experiencing issues with my PC randomly powering off. It wasn't an issue since it would restart just fine and would only happen irregularly. However this time it won't power back on fully. Lights and fans etc will come on, but won't display to any monitor. It's also showing a red debug light over VGA, which should indicate an issue with the GPU.

I've tried several things which I will list:

• reseating RAM/using one stick
• clearing CMOS
• trying the GPU in a different slot
• making sure all connections are snug - particularly for the GPU
• Would use integrated graphics if I had it

Here are my components also:

• Nvidia GTX 960
• X370 Gaming Pro Carbon
• Ryzen 7
• 550W PSU
• Corsair Vengeance 16GB x2

Sorry I don't have exact models for some hardware. Let me know if you need anymore info. Appreciate any advice, thanks.

 

[dotas1]

Exact make and model of PSU please.
How are the temps of CPU and GPU idle and while gaming?

 

[TimeMuffinPhD]

Exact make and model of PSU please.
How are the temps of CPU and GPU idle and while gaming?

The PSU is an Atrix Expert 600W atx.

Unfortunately I've never properly monitored the temps. I didn't notice anything that was cause for concern though.

 

[DSzymborski]

The PSU is an Atrix Expert 600W atx.

Unfortunately I've never properly monitored the temps. I didn't notice anything that was cause for concern though.

Oof. This is a very low-quality, fake 600W PSU. It can barely output 300W of +12V power, even if it were the best PSU in the world otherwise (it is not). Replacing this should have been done under any circumstances; that you're actually having symptoms consistent with a failing PSU makes it a no-brainer as the next step. Hopefully, this isn't the worst-case scenario: a motherboard or GPU dying because of the low-quality PSU.

 

[Deleted member 2720853]

Replace that PSU ASAP. Anything Tier B or above from this list will do: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/psu-tier-list-psucultists.3624094/

 

[TimeMuffinPhD]

So I just managed to install a new PSU: Corsair TX850M.

I'm still managing to get the VGA light and seemingly the same issue. What should my next step be?

 

[TimeMuffinPhD]

I also have managed to install my previous graphics card and the PC is now working. Should I assume that I should purchase a new card?