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| quaduser wrote : Hey, Is it possible to test a mobo with a PSU if I don't have processor? What about with memory? What would a mobo do if I hook it up to a PSU and don't put in a CPU? (asking 'cause I might end up buying a mobo a little before I buy my chip and want to be able to test it before return period ends..) |
No, it's not possible. The mobo will do nothing. Buy the two at the same time. 
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