Can I use a CPU from a HP to a Dell? And can the ransom virus cause havoc after it's removed?

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sundayrr

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I am trying to fix my mom's Dell Inspiron 530s and after everything I've read it is more than likely the CPU. My mom's desktop won't turn on. The green light turns on, but nothing else will. Before the computer started to act up, the computer was infected with the ransom virus. I reinstalled windows to try and rid of it, but I am not sure if the virus messed with other things. I was hoping I could use the CPU from my HP desktop, that I don't use anymore (But has trouble too, like it randomly rebooted and reinstalled windows on its own) just to make sure the CPU was the only problem. Could it be the ransom virus just caused havoc on the PC?
 
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Cpus are the least likely to die. If even the fan doesn't spin, I'm more likely to say psu or mobo. You said you reinstalled windows and ransomware doesn't stay after that so the issue was more likely hardware related to begin with since ransomware doesn't affect hardware. Same socket does not mean it should work and cpus aren't locked to anything. If it is compatible, it will work but since the hp is also having issues, I'd be inclined to troubleshoot that so that isn't a factor. Windows can't reinstall itself. The files to install are not kept anywhere on a pc.
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I am no expert but as long as the CPU from the HP is the same socket as the Dell then it should work. CPUs normally are not bound to a specific motherboard or OS. As for the virus causing havoc on other components of the computer that is likely but there is no way to know unless you troubleshoot with hardware that you do not plan to use again. (In case the virus affects other components you install you do not want to need them for other rigs or spread any damage that has been/could be done.)
 
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Cpus are the least likely to die. If even the fan doesn't spin, I'm more likely to say psu or mobo. You said you reinstalled windows and ransomware doesn't stay after that so the issue was more likely hardware related to begin with since ransomware doesn't affect hardware. Same socket does not mean it should work and cpus aren't locked to anything. If it is compatible, it will work but since the hp is also having issues, I'd be inclined to troubleshoot that so that isn't a factor. Windows can't reinstall itself. The files to install are not kept anywhere on a pc.
 
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