Yes, a faulty CPU can lead to a boot loop.
Yes, a faulty CPU can lead to a boot loop.
Essentially I got a brand new motherboard and power supply since my PC wouldn’t turn on. The CPU I received from a friend matches the AM4 chipset (probably 1700) and was placed straight down in the box, still on the cooler. When I tried to install it in my PC, it started a boot loop. Could it be the CPU itself or something related to the new components? Photos of the complete build and CPU pins are attached.