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The CPU with the bent/broken pins was never installed into the new motherboard, so it was never actually used yet. I'm just waiting for the next new CPU to arrive to install that one in the MOBO. CMOS was reset on the old MOBO, and yesterday it attempted to boot up. I may just wait, put the new...

I went through Tom's checklist once yesterday, and twice today. Yesterday, upon removing CPU, found a couple of bent pins, straightened them, cleaned off thermopaste and reapplied new, reseated CPU, installed cooler. I've had problems with this case's front power switch. It turns power on, but...

MOBO: GA-MA74GM-S2 PSU: Coolermaster RS-460-PSAR-J3 CPU: AMD Athlon II X 4 635 Series GPU: Sapphire HD 5770 OS WIN 7, SP 1 MOBO in case earlier, no power. Removed MOBO to a nonconductive service. Removed everything except 24 pin PWR, 4 pin ATX. Stock AMD CPU cooler plugged in, plus 1 1 stick of...

MOBO: GA-MA74GM-S2 PSU: Coolermaster RS-460-PSAR-J3 CPU: AMD Athlon II X 4 635 Series GPU: Sapphire HD 5770

Made small error when I said the PSU was the 550W, it was the 650W. Items are already on order, last one should arrive on Thursday this week. I plan on an upgrade to the GPU in the coming future, probably before winter sets in again. I still can't figure out why I have no video output from the...

You are quite right! It is done. I ordered another CPU Sunday evening, along with a new PSU and a new case too. Ordered the FX-6300, Rosewill Hive 550 PSU (hope this is compatable, does not appear on PCPARTSPICKER) and a Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-01 mid-tower gaming case. What do you think...

Not gonna happen woworwow. These almost 70-year old eyes ain't what the used to be. (Ain't nothin' like it used to be). Just fished it out, tried it again, broke a few more, and tossed it for good this time. Put the original MOBO back in the case, just like it was befo', and get no video on the...

I just threw that chip in the wastebasket, I can retrieve it if you think it will work. Checked prices of the chip, same as what I paid for both MOBO and chip when it was on sale.

Think I found the problem. I found several bent pins on the CPU chip, my fault. In attempting to straighten same, broke one off, and consequently, threw said chip away. Now to order a new one. This one was a AMD 8320 FX, MOBO is a GA-970A-DS3P. Do I stay with this chip for this MOBO, or is there...

I'm sorry, tried to post pictures and failed. I don't see the "paper clip" for an attachment, and need advice on how to include pictures with a message, that is if they are still needed.

I'm providing these pictures of my cable hookups on my GA-970A-DS3P MOBO. Sorry if they are not the best quality. If you need better, I could remove MOBO and repeat.