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#262201 9-Jan-2020 20:36

B450 motherboard and 3600X CPU.

Now I’ve worked out my power cables, it fires up all fans going, lights etc humms nicely.

However I get not output to me screen. I’ve not yet installed my GPU but shouldn’t need to.

Any troubleshooting ideas?

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#2389312 9-Jan-2020 20:47

Ryzen 3600X doesn't have integrated graphics, so you'll need that GPU.

Might be best to wait till this is confirmed by someone who knows what they're talking about...

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#2389315 9-Jan-2020 20:51

The 3600X doesn't have an inbuilt GPU so even if your motherboard has video outputs they can't be used.

You will need to install a separate GPU.

Edit: beaten by rb99 :) and yes just been through this with a 3600X build.

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#2389319 9-Jan-2020 21:13

how many threads do you need?

does your motherboard support the 3000 series chips? there arent many that were shipping with the correct bios, you will likely need a 2000 series chip to update the firmware

what is the exact version of your motherboard, does it mention the bios version on the box or in the documentation?

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#2389322 9-Jan-2020 21:26

Okay, added in the GPU. Fans spinning. Outcome no different. Still no input into the monitor.

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#2389324 9-Jan-2020 21:33

kiwis: Okay, added in the GPU. Fans spinning. Outcome no different. Still no input into the monitor.

please read the previous posts and answer the questions

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#2389333 9-Jan-2020 21:46

As per Jase2985, some b450 boards need the bios updated to take 3000 series, so you’ll need a 2000 series cpu to update. What’s the exact mobo you’re using?

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#2389334 9-Jan-2020 21:50

So frustrated tonight, I’m not even thinking. RAM was in the wrong slots. Time for bed, I’ll pick this up tomorrow I think.

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#2389338 9-Jan-2020 21:53

kiwis: So frustrated tonight, I’m not even thinking. RAM was in the wrong slots. Time for bed, I’ll pick this up tomorrow I think.

and still havent even answered the questions.

you could wake up in the morning with someone having provided you a solution if only you took 2 minutes to post enough information.

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#2389415 10-Jan-2020 07:43

I recently got a Ryzen 3600 with an Asus Prime board and had same issue - got the board BIOS flashed to more recent BIOS, and all running now. You'll require an earlier CPU to do it or take it to a PC store (Playtech/PBtech etc) and they can do it for a fee. Playtech were a lot cheaper than PBTech, but obviously depends where you're located.

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#2389422 10-Jan-2020 08:05

Jase2985:
kiwis: So frustrated tonight, I’m not even thinking. RAM was in the wrong slots. Time for bed, I’ll pick this up tomorrow I think.

and still havent even answered the questions.

you could wake up in the morning with someone having provided you a solution if only you took 2 minutes to post enough information.

Sorry I should have added it was sorted when i fixed the ram up. Hence not needing to answer the questions.

Thanks for all the help yesterday

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#2389434 10-Jan-2020 08:35

xpd:

I recently got a Ryzen 3600 with an Asus Prime board and had same issue - got the board BIOS flashed to more recent BIOS, and all running now. You'll require an earlier CPU to do it or take it to a PC store (Playtech/PBtech etc) and they can do it for a fee. Playtech were a lot cheaper than PBTech, but obviously depends where you're located.

If i brought it inshore and they didnt mention this i would be expecting them to fix it for nothing

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#2389451 10-Jan-2020 09:10

Jase2985:

xpd:

I recently got a Ryzen 3600 with an Asus Prime board and had same issue - got the board BIOS flashed to more recent BIOS, and all running now. You'll require an earlier CPU to do it or take it to a PC store (Playtech/PBtech etc) and they can do it for a fee. Playtech were a lot cheaper than PBTech, but obviously depends where you're located.

If i brought it inshore and they didnt mention this i would be expecting them to fix it for nothing

Most likely, but I didn't buy it from them - got parts through diff suppliers, was easier to just pay one small fee to someone local and get it all going.

Was given an earlier CPU by a GZ member to try, but unfortunately that had bent pins that were beyond repair.

XPD / Gavin

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