- Jul 31, 2014
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Hi there
I've had some really lousy problems with my new build - essentially I'm just upgrading my CPU&Mobo (i7 4790K, ASUS Maximus VII Hero), and for whatever reason I can't get the system to boot if I have a powered graphics card installed. It works with an old GeForce 9800 GT, onboard graphics work, but I've tried an ASUS Radeon HD 7850 and a Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 and always get error code "15" on the mobo, and the CPU LED lit up.
I RMA'd the motherboard and they replaced it so in theory there must have been something wrong with it... But I'm getting the same error on the new board too.
I've attached a photo of my CPU - I believe the scuff/dig marks in the middle of the sides came from when I tried re-seating the CPU (well after trying all different hardware configurations). I was probably too tired to be dealing with it, and I didn't re-seat it perfectly flat...
Either way, is it likely that the CPU is appreciably damaged? It's about the only thing left that I haven't fully troubleshooted. I now have access to another 1150 socket CPU/Mobo so I can do those tests over the weekend, but it'd be good to get the collective expertise of the TH crowd in the meantime!
Image can be found here
I've had some really lousy problems with my new build - essentially I'm just upgrading my CPU&Mobo (i7 4790K, ASUS Maximus VII Hero), and for whatever reason I can't get the system to boot if I have a powered graphics card installed. It works with an old GeForce 9800 GT, onboard graphics work, but I've tried an ASUS Radeon HD 7850 and a Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 and always get error code "15" on the mobo, and the CPU LED lit up.
I RMA'd the motherboard and they replaced it so in theory there must have been something wrong with it... But I'm getting the same error on the new board too.
I've attached a photo of my CPU - I believe the scuff/dig marks in the middle of the sides came from when I tried re-seating the CPU (well after trying all different hardware configurations). I was probably too tired to be dealing with it, and I didn't re-seat it perfectly flat...
Either way, is it likely that the CPU is appreciably damaged? It's about the only thing left that I haven't fully troubleshooted. I now have access to another 1150 socket CPU/Mobo so I can do those tests over the weekend, but it'd be good to get the collective expertise of the TH crowd in the meantime!
Image can be found here
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