Help Please! PC "clicks" and powers down

[PeteM]

I purchased a new motherboard which should arrive next Tuesday. I’m hoping to use the same processor, GPU and RAM. I eliminated the GPU as the problem by disconnecting it. However, if the processor or RAM is the culprit, then I’ll be p*ssed. I’ll update once I’ve had a chance to try it.

[veeg]

Thanks for the update.

[veeg]

Any updates now?

[PeteM]

Since I needed to replace my motherboard, I decided to go with something a bit more current. Thus, I obtained an Asus ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming MB and an i5-9600 processor. I’ve just started assembling the new MB and processor.

One of the things I did was to move my M.2 drive from the old MB to the new one. This 500 GB drive is where I had Windows 10 installed. Do you know if I’ll need to reinstall Windows 10 on the new MB? It would be great if the existing OS would continue to work.

Thanks!

[jmarket]

It is always best to reinstall the OS when making major hardware changes as you have done. the old drive may work but you will certainly have a mess of drivers when you do get it running, and depending on your type of license for Windows you may need to get a new one if you reinstall.

[PeteM]

It will take a week or two for me to complete my re-build since I’m waiting for some parts. If you’d like to close this thread, I understand. However, if you would like to leave it open then I’ll be glad to give an update when the build is complete.

In the meantime… THANK YOU for your guidance!

[veeg]

OK i will pend your thread until 1/21/2019…

[veeg]

Any updates?

[phillpower2]

Any update for us? This thread will be closed if not replied to within 48hrs.