Following the OC, there is no power up. When the CPU 4/8pin is not present on the motherboard, the system powers on.
Following the OC, there is no power up. When the CPU 4/8pin is not present on the motherboard, the system powers on.
JulienJiJiMuGe :
eightydee :
It seems it might have been your CPU. I need to understand what’s happening today because I’m returning the motherboard to Newegg unless it’s the CPU. I can return the CPU via RMA, but I only have a few more days left.
I changed the motherboard and it started acting up again, which suggests the old one was damaged too. Now I also need to replace the CPU since it keeps shutting off and freezing randomly.
From your first message:
I thought about resetting the CMOS before returning. If you haven’t done that yet, it could be the same problem as mine—both the motherboard and CPU being damaged.
Although I can’t guarantee it’s the exact issue, since you mentioned only a small tweak and I tried to optimize with 1.6v...which is quite intensive, here’s what happened:
I booted it without optimization. Updated all drivers using Auslogics Driver Booster and MSI programs. Then I made minor adjustments in the CPU via Intel Extreme Utility. It crashed. I restarted again, didn’t open Intel Extreme Utility, just used MSI Commander Program. Enabled Game Boost, adjusted VRAM a bit, then ran 3DMark (probably Skyfall, not too demanding). The computer shut down unexpectedly.
I checked the CMOS, changed the battery, cleared the jumper, and held the power button for 30 seconds—nothing worked. Swapped RAM placement, rebuilt the whole system, and added a new thermal paste to the heatsink.
I wish this board had a BIOS chip so I could flash it with my chip like I did with the old motherboard.
I’m thinking about going to Best Buy to see if they can test my CPU to rule it out.
Eightydee :
JulienJiJiMuGe :
So it was your CPU? I need to understand what’s happening today because I’m sending my motherboard back to Newegg unless it’s the CPU. I can RMA the CPU, but I only have a few more days left.
I replaced the motherboard and it started acting up again, which suggests the old one was also damaged. Now I’m also going to replace the CPU since it keeps shutting off and freezing randomly.
From your first message:
I’d try resetting the CMOS if you haven’t done that yet before returning. If you have, you might be facing the same problem as I did with both the motherboard and CPU being damaged.
Although I can’t guarantee it’s the same issue since you mentioned only doing a little tweaking, and I tried to optimize with 1.6v... which is quite intensive.
Here’s what happened: I booted it up without optimization. Updated all drivers using Auslogics Driver Booster and MSI programs. Then I made minor adjustments in the CPU via Intel Extreme Utility. It crashed. I restarted again, didn’t open Intel Extreme Utility, used MSI Commander Program, turned on Game Boost, adjusted VRAM just a bit, then ran 3DMark (probably Skyfall). The computer shut down unexpectedly. I checked my sensors and temperatures on the second monitor—everything was normal except for fans running at full speed. I barely exceeded 50°C. Then it didn’t boot into post again. Fans started up, hard drives spun, but the EX Debug lights stopped at the CPU.
I did reset the CMOS, changed the battery, cleared the jumper, and held the power button for 30 seconds. Still nothing. Swapped RAM placement, rebuilt the whole thing, added a new thermal paste to the heatsink.
I wish this board had a BIOS chip so I could flash it with my chip like I did with the old motherboard.
I’m thinking about going to Best Buy to test my CPU and rule it out.
It seems my situation was a bit different, and my symptoms slightly varied. After the optimization, it didn’t turn on at all—just flashed LEDs and fans for less than a second. It looks like in your case, it’s likely the motherboard, and it’s unlikely the CPU is completely gone unless you did some extreme voltage tricks like I did.
If it’s easy for you to test the CPU quickly to confirm, it wouldn’t hurt—just to rule out any damage. Otherwise, I’d say it’s probably your motherboard.
If only I had someone nearby with the same socket. I’ll wrap up my motherboard and send it back. For the CPU, I’ll head to Best Buy or another store to test it. I have until the 7th to request a replacement. Then I can get another Intel i7 sticker!
OR if I could find someone to lend me $200, I’d send my old motherboard for a refund and buy a better one. That way I’d get $150 plus $50. Ugh, I hope my tax return comes faster!