Hi everyone, I'd really appreciate any advice on why my computer isn't starting. I built this thing almost seven years ago and I believe the problem is due to either a degraded motherboard or processor, but I'm not sure how to confirm. A few days ago the computer started having trouble turning on -- it would keep trying to start and only sometimes work. The problem became worse; now it doesn't go to post. On the motherboard (Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard) the CPU LED is lit with an 00 error code. Assume this means a problem with the processor?
Please note, this is not a new build, I built this seven years ago and it's worked perfectly until now. Here's the build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Pegu/builds/
I didn't install any new hardware or do anything to it before the problem started, with the exception of trying to run a game with a GPU requirement higher than what I have -- the game worked fine, but I guess it might have damaged something -- but if that was the case I'd except it to have damaged my GPU, which does not seem to be the problem (because of the number 4 test below).
I have already:
1-Run diagnostics on the RAM and the hard disks; appear fine
2-Tried turning it on with just one RAM stick
3-Cleaned and re-seated everything I could
4-Taken out the GPU and tried starting it with the monitor hooked up to the motherboard
5-Tested the PSU to make sure it works with this method: https://help.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025085372-How-to-Test-a-power-supply-unit
Before I start buying new components I'd like to make sure I understand what's going on. Really appreciate any advice. Thank you!
Please note, this is not a new build, I built this seven years ago and it's worked perfectly until now. Here's the build: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Pegu/builds/
I didn't install any new hardware or do anything to it before the problem started, with the exception of trying to run a game with a GPU requirement higher than what I have -- the game worked fine, but I guess it might have damaged something -- but if that was the case I'd except it to have damaged my GPU, which does not seem to be the problem (because of the number 4 test below).
I have already:
1-Run diagnostics on the RAM and the hard disks; appear fine
2-Tried turning it on with just one RAM stick
3-Cleaned and re-seated everything I could
4-Taken out the GPU and tried starting it with the monitor hooked up to the motherboard
5-Tested the PSU to make sure it works with this method: https://help.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025085372-How-to-Test-a-power-supply-unit
Before I start buying new components I'd like to make sure I understand what's going on. Really appreciate any advice. Thank you!