CPU: Ryzen 7 1700 @ 3.7 GHz
CPU Cooler: Corsair h100i
RAM: 16 GB RAM
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1070 G1 Gaming PSU: Seasonic 650W PSU
Mobo: MSI B350M MORTAR
Storage: Samsung 860 EVO, Western Digital 1 TB, SanDisk SSD PLUS 256 GB
So yesterday I attempted to install my new SanDisk SSD in my build. After plugging in the SATA and power cables, I attempted to boot the computer and was met with a puff of smoke, as well as a burning smell. Disassembly and inspection of the system revealed that the SATA port on the motherboard and the connectors on both ends of the cable were burnt. The computer turns on but does not POST, and the graphics card fans spin on another build. The other hard drives also appear okay, at least as far as their connectors go. Unfortunately I have not been able to definitively test the card due to cable compatibility issues, but physically it appears fine. I know that the SSD is probably burnt and am in the process of an RMA, but what about the rest of my build? I have already ordered a new motherboard; am I likely to need a new processor, GPU, etc?
CPU Cooler: Corsair h100i
RAM: 16 GB RAM
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1070 G1 Gaming PSU: Seasonic 650W PSU
Mobo: MSI B350M MORTAR
Storage: Samsung 860 EVO, Western Digital 1 TB, SanDisk SSD PLUS 256 GB
So yesterday I attempted to install my new SanDisk SSD in my build. After plugging in the SATA and power cables, I attempted to boot the computer and was met with a puff of smoke, as well as a burning smell. Disassembly and inspection of the system revealed that the SATA port on the motherboard and the connectors on both ends of the cable were burnt. The computer turns on but does not POST, and the graphics card fans spin on another build. The other hard drives also appear okay, at least as far as their connectors go. Unfortunately I have not been able to definitively test the card due to cable compatibility issues, but physically it appears fine. I know that the SSD is probably burnt and am in the process of an RMA, but what about the rest of my build? I have already ordered a new motherboard; am I likely to need a new processor, GPU, etc?
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