Mobo status: dead or salvageable?
Mobo status: dead or salvageable?
Hey everyone, I’ve got an old Intel i7 4790K with 16GB DDR3 RAM and an Asus Maximus VII Impact Z97. It’s been acting weird lately—after turning on, it keeps restarting every few seconds. You’d hear the power supply click, fans spin briefly, then stop, repeat. I’m curious if my ASUS motherboard is fine or if someone else has fixed this before. No codes or lights to show up for the CPU or RAM issues. Got any thoughts? Cheers, C
It seems the power supply unit is more likely to be the issue than the motherboard itself. I recommend testing another PSU using all your original components, including the motherboard. That would be the first step I'd take, since a failing PSU usually affects the board. If that doesn't resolve the problem, consider upgrading to a newer platform like an AM4-based system or a modern Intel build—old 4th Gen hardware isn't worth the investment anymore.
Did you own an aftermarket cooler before? Have you used it without a CPU cooler already?
Did you perform a visual check? Remove all heatsinks and look for any signs of scorching. High mounting pressure may cause problems like this, which is why I suggested it.