CPU burning

[Martell]

I am about to build a new computer and want to test all my connections,set
ups etc

By turning the power supply on and the CPU fan ( and the case fans ) not turning could the CPU
burn out ? ( get destroyed ).

Just curious

 

[bigbird]

depending on the cpu, yes...burn baby, BURN!

 

[paratwa]

If your CPU fan is turning, you should be fine for a while. But at least make sure the side panel is off. You would still be better off with the case fans running though.

But if your saying not having any fans running, including the cpu fan, that would not be smart at all. It can take only 30 seconds or so to completely burn out the cpu.

 

[Kesava]

my system would just shut off if the cpu got too hot. i guess not all mobo's will do that...

 

[ztrain727]

My CPU fan starts and then stops. I made a new thread because it's a slightly different topic.