This is my first build, and I could not get the computer to POST for two whole weeks. Thinking the problem was within the GPU, I had RMA'd it, but there was no problem with it so, at this very moment, I am waiting for the GPU to get sent back.
The red CPU LED was ON on my M5A99X Evo. r2.0 indicating that there is a problem with my CPU. The technicians at NCIX told me to remove the heatsink and to check for bent pins.
As I take out the Heatsink, the CPU came out with it, and luckily there were no bent pins. I re-installed it, using the already applied thermal paste, test benched it outside of he chassis with my dad's six-year-old GPU and it worked.
So all is well, however, despite the NCIX guy telling me there's nothing to worry about, I am worried I would have to buy and reapply new Thermal Paste.
Is it okay to listen to the NCIX guy, or should I go out and buy some new Thermal Paste and reapply it all?
The red CPU LED was ON on my M5A99X Evo. r2.0 indicating that there is a problem with my CPU. The technicians at NCIX told me to remove the heatsink and to check for bent pins.
As I take out the Heatsink, the CPU came out with it, and luckily there were no bent pins. I re-installed it, using the already applied thermal paste, test benched it outside of he chassis with my dad's six-year-old GPU and it worked.
So all is well, however, despite the NCIX guy telling me there's nothing to worry about, I am worried I would have to buy and reapply new Thermal Paste.
Is it okay to listen to the NCIX guy, or should I go out and buy some new Thermal Paste and reapply it all?
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