Did I fry my CPU?

Metzzen1 · 04-21-2006, 06:32 PM

well here is my delima. if im going to try a new cpu in this mobo then i need to buy a new cpu. if im buyin a new cpu i would like to buy a new mobo to go with it and run amd 939 instead of intel 775. the rig i have no is a crappy combo, processor is ok but mobo is a ECS POS. so i would rather not buy a new cpu just to test this piece of crap out. what should i do?

Machine7587 · 04-21-2006, 06:45 PM

the CPU can be tested along with your Mem. Call CompUSA if you are in the states and see if the one near you has a testing kit. That will clear up the CPU. If you have to buy one or the other, I would simply go for a new platform. Just me speaking though.

Metzzen1 · 04-21-2006, 06:47 PM

well a new platform is in the works either way, i was just going to wait a few months to get some bills paid off before i jumped into a new rig. dont want to cut corners with the new rig so im gonna need about $600 to do what i want to do with it.

Metzzen1 · 04-21-2006, 06:51 PM

wow holy hell, comp usa wants $99 to test the cpu!!!! my cpu didnt even cost that much haha

Metzzen1 · 04-21-2006, 06:52 PM

well i guess a new rig it is

Machine7587 · 04-21-2006, 06:55 PM

Yea, CompUSA is a total ripoff. Only actual Computer Store left though

I think I would actually run them out of buisness here if I were to open a shop next to them...

Metzzen1 · 04-21-2006, 07:29 PM

well we got a few stores here that are pretty good na d are 100% computers that includes EPO, microcach, compusa, fry(not 100% comp but the computer section is the size of some stores) and a few other small named places that i dont go to

fade2green514 · 04-21-2006, 10:37 PM

i say its 90% the motherboard. if its the cpu, then i'll be surprised. i dont know how intel did it, but pentium 4's don't really fry that easily.

Clutch · 04-22-2006, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fade2green514

i dont know how intel did it, but pentium 4's don't really fry that easily.

It's not hard. Pentium 4's have a built in thermal throttling mechanism, which clocks down the processor drastically if they are overheating.

[-0MEGA-] · 04-22-2006, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clutch

It's not hard. Pentium 4's have a built in thermal throttling mechanism, which clocks down the processor drastically if they are overheating.

Very true. That reminds me of a video where they removed the heatsinks from several CPU's, and Intel's just started slowing down, where as the AMD's just started overheating and smoking.

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Machine7587 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Age: 35 Posts: 48	the CPU can be tested along with your Mem. Call CompUSA if you are in the states and see if the one near you has a testing kit. That will clear up the CPU. If you have to buy one or the other, I would simply go for a new platform. Just me speaking though. __________________ Is Life Really That Hard? Or Are People Really That Stupid? ----------------------- Athlon 64 4000+ DFI Lan Party UT RDX200 CF Koolance PC2 Series Case (Liquid Rocks) 4 x Maxtor 7200 RPM SATA150 HD 2 x ATi x800 GTO <-- The Suck AData Vitesta 2GB (1GB x 2) DDR400 SB Audigy

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04-21-2006, 06:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Metzzen1 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 51	well here is my delima. if im going to try a new cpu in this mobo then i need to buy a new cpu. if im buyin a new cpu i would like to buy a new mobo to go with it and run amd 939 instead of intel 775. the rig i have no is a crappy combo, processor is ok but mobo is a ECS POS. so i would rather not buy a new cpu just to test this piece of crap out. what should i do?

04-21-2006, 06:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Metzzen1 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 51	well a new platform is in the works either way, i was just going to wait a few months to get some bills paid off before i jumped into a new rig. dont want to cut corners with the new rig so im gonna need about $600 to do what i want to do with it.

04-21-2006, 06:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Metzzen1 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 51	wow holy hell, comp usa wants $99 to test the cpu!!!! my cpu didnt even cost that much haha

04-21-2006, 06:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Metzzen1 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 51	well i guess a new rig it is

04-21-2006, 07:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
Metzzen1 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 51	well we got a few stores here that are pretty good na d are 100% computers that includes EPO, microcach, compusa, fry(not 100% comp but the computer section is the size of some stores) and a few other small named places that i dont go to