Question Cpu over voltage I need help

[Csindrey]

Just built a new pc although it included some used parts. Parts were tested sussesfully but as I went to install windows a cpu fan error and cpu over voltage error occurred. In th bios it showed voltages over 3v and had cpu temperatures at -1. Have no idea what to do so would appreciate help

 

[toxicwarrior7]

to reset the settings on your cpu and its clock, take the small round battery out of your motherboard while your pc is off, wait a few seconds, and put it back in. this should reset all of the clock speeds and voltage for your cpu and fix the issue.

 

[Csindrey]

I forced boot into windows and when I check cpu voltages they’re completely normal and everything is fine it just posts with error code every time

 

[toxicwarrior7]

did you try taking out the battery or no?

 

[Csindrey]

I have not I was going to return it and get a new one. Is there any chance it’s a cpu error?

 

[toxicwarrior7]

there is a small chance the cpu could have been damaged... but i would try taking the battery out and putting it back in first just to make sure you dont buy a new cpu if you don't have to.

 

[Csindrey]

Ok I will try that but I think it could be the cpu as it was dropped while trying to change thermal paste so I’m guessing it’s the issue.

 

[toxicwarrior7]

Ok I will try that but I think it could be the cpu as it was dropped while trying to change thermal paste so I’m guessing it’s the issue.

Ouch... go ahead and try the battery but it may be the cpu if thats the case. even touching the cpu in the wrong spot can damage it... so if the battery doesn't work id look for a new cpu, definitely.

 

[Csindrey]

Ok let’s assume it’s the cpu for now is there any damage using it despite the error?

 

[toxicwarrior7]

There could be, try running something not too heavy and monitor the cpu temperatures to see if there is any damage

 

[Csindrey]

I’ve been using it like normal for the past few days as I didn’t know better but even in semi demanding games it seemed to stay cool (sub 65*c) and voltages seem normal all the time 1.3-1.4v

 

[toxicwarrior7]

ok, so check the pins and the corners of the cpu to make sure everything is straight and also try the battery thing and tell me if it works better

 

[Csindrey]

And more importantly will it damage any other components hoping I can upgrade just the cpu once I have money to spare

 

[toxicwarrior7]

And more importantly will it damage any other components hoping I can upgrade just the cpu once I have money to spare

it shouldn't damage any other parts, but depending on your current cpu, what you upgrade to, and your current motherboard, it might not be a bad idea to try using a different cpu in the mobo (if you have an extra cpu) just to make sure its still working and if you need to upgrade or not.

 

[Csindrey]

Nah I don’t have any parts this was my first build and of course something had to Go wrong

 

[toxicwarrior7]

Nah I don’t have any parts this was my first build and of course something had to Go wrong

its ok, dont get discouraged. ive still never been able to afford my first build... hence my trash prebuild with my 1050 thrown in it lol

 

[Karadjgne]

I feel your pain. Every single part of my $600 pc was bought on ebay 6 years ago with the exception of the psu, mouse and keyboard. Cpu cooler, 3 weeks ago.. Again, ebay. And I've built well over 100 pc's for other ppl, only 1 for myself out of what they threw away...

 

[Csindrey]

Ya I bought all the parts used for 520cad (385$usd) sucks tho cause I took a lot of time to do so and finally managed to squeeze a good system in my budget only to break it😂lol so dumb

 

[Csindrey]

Ya 😂 then you go on YouTube and watch all these 1500$+ builds

 

[toxicwarrior7]

I feel your pain. Every single part of my $600 pc was bought on ebay 6 years ago with the exception of the psu, mouse and keyboard. Cpu cooler, 3 weeks ago.. Again, ebay. And I've built well over 100 pc's for other ppl, only 1 for myself out of what they threw away...

$600 is a dream to me... with that i could overhaul my pc for good xD

 

[Karadjgne]

It happens. AMD likes cpu pins, Intel likes mobo pins. Both have drawbacks and both require attention to detail and a magnifying glass when checking pin straightness. I've seen ppl use the edge of a piece of paper between each row.

 

[Csindrey]

Ya was so dumb cpu was in the Mobo and when I went to take of the cooler to replace thermal paste which required a little effort the cpu popped out of the socket and fell on the floor

 

[toxicwarrior7]

Ya was so dumb cpu was in the Mobo and when I went to take of the cooler to replace thermal paste which required a little effort the cpu popped out of the socket and fell on the floor

oof... it doesn't take much for accidents like that to happen (off topic but could yall help me out here pls? i wanna play apex on my pc)

 

[Csindrey]

Yep I got you

 

[toxicwarrior7]

Yep I got you

Thank you... this game is so fun but i just wanna play it on my pc @EA... smh