Probability of a defective CPU?
Probability of a defective CPU?
Hello everyone,
apologies if I’m posting in the incorrect area; this is my initial post.
I finally purchased all the parts for my new setup:
i5 4690k
Asus Z87-a
antec truepower classic 650 watt
Gigabyte 780 GTX 3gb
Kingston HyperX predator 8gb RAM
I assembled everything, but the system fails to power on. I tried 'breadboarding' it to diagnose the issue, but still nothing. When I attempt to boot, the monitor displays 'no signal.'
Initially, I suspected a defective motherboard, so I returned it, but the employee tested it with a different CPU in the store, and it worked perfectly. This eliminated the motherboard as the problem. I then tested my CPU with a Gigabyte motherboard and an Asrock motherboard, but neither functioned.
Before I head back to return my CPU, I want to ensure I’m not making any beginner errors. It’s been about two years since I built a computer, and I’d prefer not to embarrass myself like I did with the motherboard.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I’ve assembled numerous computers over the years for myself and others, and I’ve never encountered a faulty (new) processor. However, I guess it could happen. How did you come across so many 1150 motherboards to evaluate the processor on? I assume you connected the CPU cooler fan while testing the processor.
clutchc:
I've assembled numerous PCs over time for myself and others and have never encountered a faulty (new) CPU. However, I guess it's feasible. How did you manage to locate so many 1150 motherboards to evaluate the CPU?
I assume you had the CPU cooler connected while testing the CPU.
I tested the CPU at a friend's computer repair shop, and the cooler was indeed connected.
After browsing various forums and conducting research, I've discovered that I'm not alone in facing a similar issue, where a new setup fails to power on.
The chances of encountering a defective CPU are extremely minimal. It is more probable that the motherboard is unable to start with the current CPU due to a lack of BIOS support. Visit the place where you acquired the temporary CPU, update the BIOS to a minimum of version 2004, and then install the new CPU from that point.
Source: compatible CPU list.
http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/list....vooiPKWuqX
BrianJ1:
clutchc:
I’ve assembled numerous PCs throughout the years for both myself and others, and I’ve never encountered a faulty (new) CPU. However, I guess it could happen. How did you manage to find so many 1150 motherboards to evaluate the CPU?
I assume you had the CPU cooler fan connected when you tested the CPU.
I tested the CPU at a friend's computer shop, and the CPU cooler was connected.
If the breadboarding was executed correctly and the system fails to boot to a POST screen, I would recommend returning the CPU with an explanation.
Yes, I'm wagering that the BIOS is outdated and lacks support for the CPU.