My CPU faulty?

Super4ndyP00 · Sep 26, 2016

Hi guys, so my pc hasn't been working. The fans start spinning for a second and then then the pc shuts down. I tried everything and I thought I'd try booting the pc without the cpu in the motherboard and then it stayed booted.. The thing is where the little slot where the cpu is seated (where the little pins are) it looks like a pin in missing or something in the bottom left hand corner. So do you think the motherboard is faulty or the cpu?

Thanks loads guys.

Motherboard: msi h81m-e33
Cpu: i5

Image of morherboard cpu slot:

https://postimg.org/image/mwmqsl36l/6fd1e682/

GameFreak01048 · Sep 26, 2016

Hello!

Most likely your motherboard is fried unfortunately, so because of this if the motherboard is still under warranty, I would RMA it so that you can get another one, otherwise you'll need to replace your motherboard

Missing pins on a motherboard will not allow it to function properly.

BadActor · Sep 26, 2016

It looks like you have a bent pin there. I would very carefully try to straighten it and then see if it will reboot. Was the system running before and then suddenly stopped booting?

geofelt · Sep 26, 2016

I see a pin 5 over and 5 up that looks askew.
Try to nudge it back with a needle into a proper position and see if that fixes things.
You need to be very careful when dropping the cpu into the slot.
If you smoosh it around, you will mess up the pins.

It is doubtful that your cpu is damaged, but you may need a new motherboard.
Vendors explicitly exclude pin damage from their RMA warranty.

Super4ndyP00 · Sep 27, 2016

UPDATE GUYS:

So I tried a brand new motherboard and the exact same thing happened. With the cpu slotted into the mobo the fans start for a second and then stop. Without the cpu slotted the pc starts as it should and stays booted.

So I guess its obviously the cpu right? It must be faulty. It seems I have my answer.

Thank you loads guys for all of your help.

Dragos Manea · Sep 27, 2016

No, it might be the psu, try another psu.

GameFreak01048 · Sep 27, 2016

Dragos Manea :

That's a possibility, worth a shot.

Did your PC ever act normally? there might have been signs of a faulty PSU before absolute failure like now almost.

Also just want to say Dragos Manea, nice profile picture of Ichigo Kurosaki

Super4ndyP00 · Sep 27, 2016

UPDATE NO.2:

So I tried it with a brand new psu and the exact same thing happens. So do you guys think it is the cpu?

Yeah it did once upon a time and then I changed the case and it all messaed up from there. Thanks for all of your efforts guys.

If you all think i should buy a new cpu then thats what i'll do. Thank you.

GameFreak01048 · Sep 27, 2016

Super4ndyP00 :

In this case I have a feeling that getting a new CPU will be the best thing to do...obviously

BadActor · Sep 27, 2016

Which i5 do you have? You may just need to update the Bios. Also, be sure to reset the CMOS by unplugging the PSU, removing the CMOS battery, and then holding the case power button for a minute or two. If this isn't the cause, go through the steps in the link below to be certain you haven't overlooked something. CPU failure is quite uncommon and usually the result of poor overclocking.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261145-31-perform-steps-posting-post-boot-video-problems

MasterMace · Sep 27, 2016

Which i5 is this? It's difficult to tell if you've correctly diagnosed the broken pin without knowing what we're looking at.

Not sure if other repliers realize: OP said there's a broken pin on the CPU

BadActor · Sep 27, 2016

MasterMace :

If you look at the picture, he had a bent pin on the CPU socket and has since replaced the mobo.

Dragos Manea · Sep 27, 2016

GameFreak01048 :

TY, my favorit anime series.
OP only thing left is the cpu, next time be carefull with the components and especially be careful of static charge.

Super4ndyP00 · Sep 27, 2016

I appreciate all of your help guys you have been great. I will ground myself properly and be super careful when I place the cpu. I will let you know what happens when I get my new cpu.

Dragos Manea · Sep 27, 2016

Super4ndyP00 :

I dont think it is necessary to ground yourself but at least touch a grounded metal before doing anything to discharge yourself.

MasterMace · Sep 27, 2016

BadActor :

wasn't able to see the picture at work, I wonder what the CPU pins look like tho

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