Help with MSI z77a gd55 boot loop

So I recently upgraded to an msi gd55 and gave my z77a g45 away

Ran it fine for the last two days with only warm boots for OC and install drivers.

I shut it off for the night and now it gives me boot loops and can't even post

Tried different power supply, different power cable, different outlet, swapping the ram, removing storage, breadboarding it, integrated graphics, cpu reseat, clear CMOS button + battery removal.

Only option left it seems is to try the m-flash to put in a new bios but that might brick it if it turns off during flash.....

Any suggestions in my next course of action? and anything else I can try?

Would trying the stock heatsink do anything?
Different screen?
Its in RAID mode if that makes any difference

Is RMA my only option left?
 

OPP

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How come the solution provider asking for solution now :lol:



No its not the only option but the best option :lol:
 


Haha well wondering if anyone else will think of anything I haven't thought of yet :p

 
Okay so on further inspection, does that pin in the top right corner look bent?

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Greatatlantic

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What CPU cooler did you try? There is a legitimate concern that using a heavier air cooler can damage a motherboard. Putting nearly 3 pounds of extruding metal on a circuit board... doesn't take a physicist to realize that might be problematic. If your motherboard is damaged, your only option is to get a new one.

On the other hand, a lighter liquid cooler should not cause problems.