PC black screening with audio

[phillpower2]

As per my reply #14;

C: partition which is way too small for Windows to be installed on,

Any new build I do now will include a minimum of a 256GB SSD just for Windows 10 and honest answer is that resetting Windows is not the answer as you will only end up in the exact same situation again further down the line, no one knows for sure atm but it has been said that Windows 10 could be the last numbered Windows release and that what will happen is that Windows 10 will just evolve by getting continuous cumulative updates and this means that any present installation will just take up more and more space on a storage device.

What I suggest you do below;

Save your system drivers to a USB thumbdrive.

Download a Windows 10 version 20H2 ISO using method two here

Free up as much space as you can on the D: partition.

Use Disk Manager to extend the C: partition to at least 256GB, see guide here

Restart the computer and clean install Windows 10 version 20H2 and then the chipset drivers for the MB.

Restart the computer, check for and install any Windows 10 and Defender updates then test to see how the computer behaves.

Until the PSU has been replaced and the above done I would not risk putting the add on GPU back in or testing the RAM.

[phillpower2]

Any update for us?

[ryanfernxndez]

Yes, sorry. I’m planning on returning my EVGA 600W for a new power supply. I was thinking of buying the Corsair CX550 80 PLUS Bronze but I would also appreciate your input on this since you’re more knowledgeable.

[phillpower2]

You were right to ask but the CX range of Corsair PSUs were mentioned in my reply #4 and the efficiency of the PSU that you require was covered in my reply #2;

"CX Series Modular power supply units are an excellent choice for basic system builds and desktop PC computer upgrades, offering high reliability, low noise, and the flexibility of modular cabling. "

Note that they state suitable for basic system builds, some efficiency rating info for you here

Anything less than a Gold efficiency rated PSU from a proven brand such as Corsair, EVGA or Seasonic is not good enough to support your GPU,

XFX say a minimum of 500W but recommend 550W at their spec sheet here

The three least expensive I could are below;

TXM550W Corsair

650W Seasonic

TXM650W Corsair

[ryanfernxndez]

Thanks for the help, I’ll go with the TXM550W since I’m unable to squeeze that little bit extra for the 650W version. Is it possible to put this on hold for now? The new PSU will probably have to wait till the start of February.

[phillpower2]

You are welcome but please see my canned text below which explains why we do not leave threads open.

To avoid us having to ask for an update every couple of days we will close this thread until the OP has the time available to work towards resolving the issue, PM a member of staff when you are ready and the thread can be reopened.