Need help with an issue (believe it was caused by overheating)

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opdeags11

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I was playing fortnite, and all the sudden my pc just shuts off and will not turn back on.
Specs:
i7 4770k
ASUS MOBO not sure of exact model (ddr3)
Gtx 760
8gb ram
No idea what’s wrong, I’m not super knowledgeable about PCs, but the GPU felt really hot, aswell as the PSU and the CPU, might have overheated?
 
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Hey, sorry for late answer, don't know if you still need help. But to get the cmos battery out, use a 1 sided screw driver and pry the metal bar holding the battery in place, it should pop it off. Also. It doesnt effect much, but try to put the battery in the near same direction as last time, it doesn't damage anything if you don't, just good practice.
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JoshRC

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Download and install hwinfo and have a look at what temps you gpu and cpu are getting while a game is running. 50-60 degrees is what you want to see above 80 is too hot. Let me know what you find out.
 
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opdeags11

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I hope my cpu isn’t dead, when I try to power my pc on the gpu fans spin try to spin but they can’t even make it past 1 spin before the pc goes blank, and power button gives no sign of life. Only thing I see is my MOBO’s green LED
 
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My bad you did already say that. First thing to try would be clearing the CMOS, on your motherboard there should be a round silver coin looking thing, take that out, power cycle, put it back in and see if the pc posts.
If that doesnt work then reseat the ram then cpu and take out the gpu and use the on board mobo graphics if you have it.
If that wont help then swap out parts start with psu motherboard and cpu.
 
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zoriontei2

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Hello! I have had many issues with a pc build I have. I used to have this problem and from my experiences, I can say that I don't think it's a CPU problem. First off, try out the things JoshRC has said. You might need to re-seat the motherboard, and check cpu and cooler. If you can, check for bent pins under a motherboard. Some are meant to be bent, so do some research if you can. Again, re-seat EVERYTHING. If all else fails, take out gpu, and boot without it. I'm not a pro either, I'm just giving you some small tips, tell me what happens.
 
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Pull the power plug from the back of the pc.
Hold the power button down for 20 seconds to let any capacitors drain.
Locate the cmos battery (it's about the size of a quarter, usually located near the back of the gpu.
It has a small holding tab, just gently remove the battery. Leave it out for 60+ seconds. Reinstall, put case back together, plug power back in and see if the pc will now boot.
 
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zoriontei2

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Touch something metal, that is grounded, such as a brass pipe. Just to get rid of static. To be ultra safe, get a wire around the grounded metal and wrap it around your wrist. There have been multiple times where I've done none of these, so don't worry too much.
 
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zoriontei2

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Hey, sorry for late answer, don't know if you still need help. But to get the cmos battery out, use a 1 sided screw driver and pry the metal bar holding the battery in place, it should pop it off. Also. It doesnt effect much, but try to put the battery in the near same direction as last time, it doesn't damage anything if you don't, just good practice.
 
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