CPU refuses to boot and just cycles.

[gearboxjoe]

Hello everyone.
I will begin with my specifications and go from there.
Case: unbranded ebay case.
PSU: ACE v2.3 (750w)
CPU: I5-3570K @ 3.4Ghz no oc w/ stock cooler
Graphics: Asus gtx 660
Windows 7 enterprise
Board: p67a-gd53 b3
Corsair 2x4gb 1600mhz ram

Im having a problem with it. I've checked the compatibility and its all fine.
I have this problem where my chip will power up, the cooler will spin slightly twice, do a full on spin for about 2 seconds then stop, the LEDs on the board lighting up, then it repeats.
Have done full troubleshooting, used the guide on here before posting. I fix computers as a job so I know I have set this up properly because am constantly stripping and rebuilding machines. This has me slumped. (And very upset)

Any ideas?
Thanks,
Joe

 

[satyamdubey]

what about the BIOS update that p67's require before they can use an IVY bridge processor?

 

[satyamdubey]

joe, ivy bridges are compatible with b75 and z77 boards out of the box afaik. you have to use a sandy bridge cpu with your p67 mobo, updaate the BIOS for ivy support and then install the 3570K.

good luck
-satyam

 

[gearboxjoe]

Thanks a lot mate, I am going to buy a sandy bridge i3 tonight for literally just this reason then I will return it to Amazon, I obviously didn't go into enough detail with the compatibility.
Thanks again

 

[gearboxjoe]

Which processor would you say I should get just to install this?

 

[satyamdubey]

i think any low end sandy would be good a pentium would suffice something like a G630 even a celeron though that may not have a good resale value.

 

[satyamdubey]

found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/INTEL-BX80623G540-G540-CELERON-DUAL-CORE-PROCESSOR-2-50GHZ-2M-CACHE-LGA1155-/190779926011?pt=CPUs&hash=item2c6b5ea5fb
make sure its sandy