You can still use your motherboard if it's compatible with your new components.
You can still use your motherboard if it's compatible with your new components.
I bought a used motherboard, everything looked fine until I tried to connect it. The corner started smoking, and a small fire appeared. I quickly unplugged everything and the fire went out with a few puffs. I’m unsure if I can still use it since my budget is very limited now.
The situation isn't clear since you mentioned purchasing it used.
Which board are we discussing? It looks like an AsRock, but I'm not sure of the exact model. Sometimes you might receive an OEM unit that accepts a return for a used one. If it's an older model, you could simply admit you don't have the receipt. In any case, I wouldn't reuse it again. Could you tell me the PSU model you're running? That might help. Also, could you share your full system details—CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and PSU?