TRX40 Creator Error Code 62

Hi guys, I'm attempting my first build and I'm running into issue after issue. First my PSU was dead on arrival, got a new one yesterday and it was good to go. I boot up the PC and I didn't get a display and saw error code 05. Looked around and saw that had to do with the RAM. According to the QVL my RAM is only supported up 4 32gb DIMMs. I then booted with A2, B2, C2, and D2 slots filled and the error code changed to 62 which I understand is a PCI/e error. I disconnected my GPU and after cycling through, the Dr Debug went blank, showing no errors. So it feels safe to assume the issue is the GPU and not the M.2 SSD. I ran everything through PCPartPicker and all parts are compatible and the PSU delivers more than enough wattage. The GPU was always the least of my concerns because what I built this for graphics are unimportant, I basically just need it to get a display. Any help on how I can confirm if the GPU is defective or if is somehow not compatible with my board. Parts are below, thanks!

CPU - 3970x
RAM - Corsair Vengeance LPX 4?32GB DDR-3200
Storage - Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2 2280 NVME
GPU - Asus GeForce GTX 1650 4GB Phoenix OC Video Card
PSU - Corsair 1000W 80+ Platinum Fully Modular ATX. Model HX

If I reseat the CPU will I need to reapply thermal paste to my cooler or will the paste that's already applied still be fine?

Xaltar wrote: I always clean and reapply if for no other reason than peace of mind. The only time I reuse paste is if I am writing a review and am swapping CPUs frequently. Even then, I apply fresh paste for the thermal testing phase. A spec of dust can lower thermal efficiency significantly for example.

Tried everything imaginable including reseating the CPU and still getting the same 62 Dr. Debug error.

Yep, I've cleared the CMOS before every new attempt. Tried a different HDMI cable and got the same error, also tried with no HDMI cable. Just going to suck it up an order a new GPU (don't have another accessible) and hope for the best.

Thanks for your help!