02-19-2017 07:16 AM - last edited 2 weeks ago by ROGBot
02-19-2017 11:35 AM
02-19-2017 01:39 PM
02-19-2017 04:24 PM
02-21-2017 01:10 AM
02-22-2017 01:55 PM
Invoker wrote:
@NemesisChild: I'm sure I pressed the reset button. The smallest and righmost one. You are right, it should not have caused restarts, I don't know what happened.
Anyway, I'll update here when I hear back, if anyone cares.
02-22-2017 03:00 PM
02-22-2017 04:06 PM
Invoker wrote:
@KotTHECat: Thank you for the suggestion. Is a SPI-Programmer difficult to work with? Like do you have to know some obscure programming language to do stuff with it?
02-23-2017 04:17 AM
Invoker wrote:
Alright, so I've got my diagnosis from the repair store - my CPU is apparently a goner, and all the other components (and BIOS) are just fine. They tested each component independently using their own setup. They also told me that my PSU sparks when the power cable is plugged into it - I've never had that happen to me so I don't know about that one, but then again, I always have the PSU turned off when I plug the power cable, and then I turn it on.
Anyway, it looks like I'll have to buy a new CPU. Since I bought the OEM version, Intel doesn't offer a manufacturer's warranty. And I can't seem to find any mention whatsoever of a warranty anywhere in my e-mails (I bought the processor from amazon like the moron I am).
Thank you all again for the help and replies.
@KotTHECat: Thank you for the suggestion. Is a SPI-Programmer difficult to work with? Like do you have to know some obscure programming language to do stuff with it? Like you said, it seems like a nice thing to have if you want complete control over your BIOS. As for the CMOS button, I don't know what the normal behaviour is supposed to be, but in any case, I'm pretty sure the flashback worked since the guys at the repair store were able to POST using their CPU and my MoBo + RAM.
02-23-2017 11:42 AM
emsir wrote:
You should try your CPU on another motherboard if possible. I'll bet that your CPU is okay. You mentioned some issues with your PSU. Try another PSU and you wil find out the problem is your PSU and not your CPU. I've been building computers for 15+ years and no CPU ever failed. Chances your CPU is dead is 1 to a million. When we talk about the CPU socket it's a whole new game. Bent pins are very common for people who don't have the knowledge.