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Should I RMA my CPU?

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Alex S

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Hi all,

My PC stopped POSTing a while ago (lightning storm is my guess) and I thought it was a motherboard issue (Asus P6X58D-E), so I went ahead and RMA'd the motherboard.

Unfortunately my PC will still not POST even after the replacement. I've tested it set up with only 1 RAM stick, GPU and CPU connected to see if the mobo speaker would beep, but I still have no luck. I wish I had a friend with another socket LGA 1366 processor to test haha.

Assuming that this motherboard replacement is fine, I think that my CPU (i7 930) is dead. Is this reasonable? How often do CPUs die?

Thanks!
 
Alex S said:
How often do CPUs die?
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It's actually pretty rare. Chances are it is something else unless you did something that could have affected the CPU (like swapping it out and bending a pin when you re-installed or something).
 
I'll try switching PSUs when I get my friend to loan me his, thanks for the feedback.

Although.. I performed the paper clip test on my PSU and it seems ok, could it still be at fault?
 
yes, the paperclip test is a simple power on test. ;) it's not a load test. i'd try a working psu. if it still won't post, i'd try working ram. make sure you get post error beeps with no ram/vidcard before trying another ram stick and/or another vidcard. and make sure you have a speaker plugged in or onboard before listening for error beeps, hehe. if you don't get error beeps with swapped out mobo and psu (no ram/vidcard), then i'd rma the cpu. while it's rare, i've still done it several times over the years.
 
I'd test the graphics card as well, if you happen to have a known-good one.
 
Make sure you are removing any devices you do not need. Any damaged devices can be a culprit. I think the only time I seen a CPU die is from overheating and by someone setting the wrong jumper. I suppose it is possible, just so many others things that could first be at fault.
 
Thanks for the replies everyone.

I tested my friend's AX750 on my system with working RAM, working GPU and still no luck.

I double checked the serial number on my motherboard and realized that Asus returned the original unit to me. Maybe they found nothing wrong with it or were able to fix it.. In any case I sent them an email asking what work was done.

Since CPU failures are comparatively rare, I'll wait on what I hear from Asus before I do anything further.
 
Thanks for all your help everyone. Asus replaced my motherboard, and my system works perfectly now. I'm glad I followed your advice not to RMA the CPU just yet.

A bit lame though that it took 2 RMAs to fix my issue, but I'm happy.
 
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