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I bought a new 9650 CPU and a Rampage Formula motherboard but the CPU won't fit in the socket no matter how much I try to squeeze it in.

HELP!!


Message edited by Mandrake_ on 07-13-2008 at 08:13:14 AM
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^^He's Australian, this is quite commonplace with them...

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A QX9650?

How are you trying to put it in? Here is the proper way to insert a LGA775 CPU.

Profile: addict
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Just push a little harder. It will go.

Profile: nimble knuckle
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Make sure the hinged "load plate" is up, before trying to install the CPU into the socket.


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Ok. I've got it in now! The board isn't posting though! I just can't figure out what is wrong. :ouch:

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first you need to open it dude! lift the lever and open the cage!

wow! why do i build systems?


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Profile: nimble knuckle
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The Rampage wasn't designed to work with your CPU, but there is still a way. You need to order 940 very small alligator clips and plug each one onto a pin on your CPU. The other ends should go into the pins of the socket.

You will have some leftover clips from the CPU, these should be plugged directly into the 24-pin PSU connector for you motherboard.

This will 100% work, just don't try to OC since your CPU is basically hanging out of the socket and hence your cooling options are limited.

Good luck!

Profile: addict
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Make sure your heatsink is seated properly. Shouldn't be wobbly or anything.

Profile: enthusiast
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The heatsink is on pretty well. I used some super glue to get it on right. I used some masking tape to get the loading plate shut as well. It should be working right but it's still not posting!

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What you need to do is stop smoking crack when you order parts.


Message edited by SuperFly03 on 07-13-2008 at 08:40:25 AM
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Mandrake_ wrote :

The heatsink is on pretty well. I used some super glue to get it on right. I used some masking tape to get the loading plate shut as well. It should be working right but it's still not posting!



Ok, you're going to need a Dremel rotary tool and a grinding wheel. It sounds like we're going to have to square up your CPU so it will fit in the socket properly.

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I suggest super glue

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There were all these pins on the bottom of the CPU, I grinded them off. I'm hammering the CPU back in now. I'll report back on how it goes.

Profile: nimble knuckle
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JBWeld. FTW!


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Use a condom. Always. Galaxies can be destroyed if you do not use a condom. Anakin Skywalker is proof of that.

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NMDante wrote :

JBWeld. FTW!



Yes but my method is reversible with nail polish remover.

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It's in now. I glued the loading plate shut and welded the fan back on and used a bit of masking tape to get it all held in place. It's still not working though.

Profile: addict
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Go into the bios and up the voltage. It's probably set too low.

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Use duct tape instead.

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jkflipflop98 wrote :

Go into the bios and up the voltage. It's probably set too low.



I think the magic number is around 1.7v or so.

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No, I know a guy who took it up to 1.8 and tried to sell the chip. It was working too.