Windows doesn't load
Windows doesn't load
I'm currently using a Core 2 Quad Q6600 at its default speed. I increased it to 2.7 ghz without issues, but then switched it up to 3.4 ghz and it crashed immediately. After adjusting back to 2.4 ghz, Windows 10 started looping endlessly. I had a Windows 7 Home Premium license nearby; when I tried to install it, the setup froze at the 'setup is starting' screen for about half an hour before working properly. Now, whenever I turn on my PC, the Windows 7 logo appears and the Check Disk Utility launches. If I let it run, the computer shuts down hard. Skipping the check seems to freeze the process. It feels like something is wrong with my CPU—though I think the motherboard is okay. There could be an issue with my RAM or the installation might fail to load data. I'm in grade 9 and my dad won't buy me new parts, please help ;_.
It might have been that errors were logged before the Windows reinstall. You could attempt resetting your CMOS. I reset mine but nothing changed. Now I'm trying to load Ubuntu from a USB and will let you know if it works.
EDIT: Even after resetting my keyboard and mouse, they still don't function properly :/
You might want to remove that partition from your hard drive and start fresh. It looks like a Windows 7 installation left some remnants. It's a solid SSD with no partitions—should you go for formatting? Also, booting Ubuntu from a live USB didn't succeed; during startup, the CLI reported a CPU temperature threshold being reached, though it seemed normal. Did something damage your chip?
It's a complete SSD with no partitions
You need at least one partition on it, otherwise you wouldn't have been able to store any data.
I don't think you damaged your CPU by pushing it to 3.4 overclock settings, as that isn't unusual for that processor. What voltage did you set for the overclock?