Finished with a nearly brand new desktop I built, here are some tips to share.
Finished with a nearly brand new desktop I built, here are some tips to share.
I might have messed up when I swapped the CPU. To be clear, the machine wouldn’t start after I changed it. Since the power outlet seemed unstable, I connected it to a different socket, which produced smoke. I quickly unplugged it right away. My dad noticed the white smoke and suggested moving it to another room, even though I insisted it was dead. He stubbornly insisted on trying it again, insisting it would smoke once more. To prove him wrong, I recorded the whole process in a video. You can view it in the attached file, which shows him turning it on after I refused to touch it. After dismantling it, I found a bent CPU module with possibly broken pins and a small bulge on the back. Based on this, it seems the RAM is fine, but both the CPU and motherboard are likely dead. I think it’s safe to replace the RAM, get a new CPU, and maybe a new motherboard. I’m planning to buy new parts, or should I attempt to use the old CPU? Any other components should I be concerned about?
All details are ready. Your processor is damaged with a swollen PCB—do not use it. The board condition is similar. Other components appear to be in decent shape.
3GB RAM, 2x8GB DDR4, 2666MHz speed, affordable AliExpress 256GB SSD, SATA boot drive
Looking for a budget plan for new components? Just a quick note—don’t expect cheap boards. Choose something capable of managing more than an 80W processor before it overheats.
Absolutely, that's the approach most likely to take. Just a reminder for next time!