Installation Fried My CPU

[Orpheous]

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[doogster]

This is the 4 pin cable that was not connected which i believe was conected on my last mobo. Is this an issue?

Skunk yes the computer worked fine with Windows XP when I attempted to install windows 7 when it rebooted it never started up and there was a burning smell from under the CPU area.

 

[doogster]

Thanks Orpheus

 

[Orpheous]

You're welcome
Phew! for a minute there I thought you'd connected the floppy power to one of these:

The connector you're holding in the pic looks like it could be a standard molex 12V connector, used to supply power to older style IDE drives and to supply extra 12V power to some motherboards. The newer 4 pin power connector has made it's use on late model motherboards obselete. Not sure though as the photo is a little blurry... can you identify it on the connector pic i posted?

 

[doogster]

ahh okay, i didnt think it was an issue but i wasnt 100% sure as i have never had a computer issue like this before. I am currently installing my old MOBO to get a better idea.

I just dont see how the mobo or cpu would burn out after installing windows 7....to me knowledge my new mobo was compatible with all my hard ware.

 

[Orpheous]

Just an afterthought.... have you checked the back of the power supply for a switch that allows you to select the correct voltage? ie. 230V/110V...

 

[doogster]

there is no switch other then the power switch on both power supplies i tried

 

[Orpheous]

there is no switch other then the power switch on both power supplies i tried

Nice feature!
"Universal AC input 90~264V automatically scans and detects the correct
voltage. No more hassle of flipping that tiny red switch!"
from your psu manual

 

[doogster]

Well I just rehooked my old motherboard up.
Teseted with both power supplies. No luck. It is safe to say it is in fact my CPU that randomly went kaput. hence the burning smell I originally smelt.

Way to go Microsoft once again for releasing another ****ty operating system, can i get a refund on my purchase of Windows 7 and my 3.2 dual core P4 processor that you ****ed up, go **** yourself and have a ni day.

I will repost when when test both mother boards with an older P4 used processor

 

[computersplus]

Windows Install

Installing Windows 7 did not cause this issue it's just a coincidence hardware can just go up in smoke sometimes it sounds like the board is shorted out to me it happens just be careful with your power supply's plugging them into a shorted out board can short the PSU as well

 

[grimreaper]

After reading the whole thread, i can't believe you're actually blaming Windows 7 for your hardware problem....please, and it is not a s****y OS
Sorry, guys if i seem a lil tad

 

[gregrocker]

But before I start it up I took a picture of my CPU and noticed the grey chalky texture, which can be scratched off. Is this normal?

It is safe to say it is in fact my CPU that randomly went kaput. hence the burning smell I originally smelt.

Way to go Microsoft once again for releasing another ****ty operating system, can i get a refund on my purchase of Windows 7 and my 3.2 dual core P4 processor that you ****ed up, go **** yourself and have a ni day.

:roflmao:

 

[Orpheous]

While I can understand your frustration, it's just not possible that the installation of Windows 7 was the cause of your problem. The main suspect here is your power supply, as according to what you have told us it was correctly installed and connected, and it was the only different component that was attached to what was previously a perfectly working PC. If that's the case, I'd be contacting the retailer and/or Corsair for replacement or reimbursement. I'm sure there are consumer laws in your country which protect end users against damage due to faulty workmanship or products that aren't of a merchantable quality. If you take this route, prepare to prove that the installation was undertaken according to manufacturers instructions. If the power supply was incorrectly connected to the motherboard, inspection by an electronics repair technician will show that in either the motherboard or the power supply's circuitry.
Let us know what happens, I for one am curious to hear what the diagnosis would be

 

[grimreaper]

Let us know what happens, I for one am curious to hear what the diagnosis would be

So am I