Does no heat from CPU mean it's dead in a computer that won't boot?

[mcgge1360]

My new computer won't boot that I built: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/T366XP.

At first it wouldn't even power on because I later noticed that it was bent somehow (in 2 of the corners). I carefully bent it back and placed it in, and now it actually get power and the fans spin. I've tested RAM, PSU, and I'm using internal graphics. After lots of endless troubleshooting I tried to feel the CPU when I turned it on (just until I feel heat). There is absolutely no heat generated upon direct contact and I was wondering If that means the CPU is dead.

Side note: Why is "computers" an actual tag suggested on tomshardware? Aren't they all?

 

[dontlistentome]

The pins were bent 'somehow'? That means it's possible there was more/other damage. So I don't know if dead is the word I'd use, more like not working is more accurate.

It could be that the pins you bent back still aren't in exactly the right position. That would mean it would work, if you readjusted those pins. If a crack or something like that developed, even a microscopic one, that wouldn't be fixable and therefore it would be dead.

 

[clarkjd]

My new computer won't boot that I built: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/T366XP.

At first it wouldn't even power on because I later noticed that it was bent somehow (in 2 of the corners). I carefully bent it back and placed it in, and now it actually get power and the fans spin. I've tested RAM, PSU, and I'm using internal graphics. After lots of endless troubleshooting I tried to feel the CPU when I turned it on (just until I feel heat). There is absolutely no heat generated upon direct contact and I was wondering If that means the CPU is dead.

Side note: Why is "computers" an actual tag suggested on tomshardware? Aren't they all?

By "bent" do you mean the motherboard or the CPU?

 

[USAFRet]

Side note: Why is "computers" an actual tag suggested on tomshardware? Aren't they all?

Tablets, consoles, phones, cameras....

 

[mcgge1360]

My new computer won't boot that I built: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/T366XP.

At first it wouldn't even power on because I later noticed that it was bent somehow (in 2 of the corners). I carefully bent it back and placed it in, and now it actually get power and the fans spin. I've tested RAM, PSU, and I'm using internal graphics. After lots of endless troubleshooting I tried to feel the CPU when I turned it on (just until I feel heat). There is absolutely no heat generated upon direct contact and I was wondering If that means the CPU is dead.

Side note: Why is "computers" an actual tag suggested on tomshardware? Aren't they all?

By "bent" do you mean the motherboard or the CPU?

the CPU

 

[USAFRet]

the CPU

The "CPU" is actually 'bent'?
Pictures, please.

 

[mcgge1360]

the CPU

The "CPU" is actually 'bent'?
Pictures, please.

not my image but that's exactly what it looked like before I bent it back

 

[USAFRet]

It's dead, Jim.

How did it get this way?

 

[mcgge1360]

It's dead, Jim.

How did it get this way?

Received it like this but decided to give it a try anyways because the company won't admit they sent a bent CPU. Lets just say i'm never buying there again.

 

[USAFRet]

It's dead, Jim.

How did it get this way?

Received it like this but decided to give it a try anyways because the company won't admit they sent a bent CPU. Lets just say i'm never buying there again.

From where, so the rest of us know not to buy there.

 

[Karadjgne]

Bent cpu = broken traces in the pcb = "its dead Jim!"

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

I would definitely attempt to get a refund, if you purchased via credit card, dispute charges maybe?

 

[Karadjgne]

Good idea. Still would like to know the selling company, I'd not like to do business with shady companies if I could help it.

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

Exactly. I know I recently bought something from newegg for the first time in years. Usually always deal with microcenter because I have one nearby. Makes me tempted to buy as much from other companies.

 

[mcgge1360]

It's dead, Jim.

How did it get this way?

Received it like this but decided to give it a try anyways because the company won't admit they sent a bent CPU. Lets just say i'm never buying there again.

From where, so the rest of us know not to buy there.

mikes computer shop

 

[USAFRet]

It's dead, Jim.

How did it get this way?

Received it like this but decided to give it a try anyways because the company won't admit they sent a bent CPU. Lets just say i'm never buying there again.

From where, so the rest of us know not to buy there.

mikes computer shop

ummmm.....

Ford City PA
ABBOTSFORD , BC
Chilliwack, BC
Vancouver, BC
Somewhere else?

Which one?

 

[mcgge1360]

It's dead, Jim.

How did it get this way?

Received it like this but decided to give it a try anyways because the company won't admit they sent a bent CPU. Lets just say i'm never buying there again.

From where, so the rest of us know not to buy there.

mikes computer shop

ummmm.....

Ford City PA
ABBOTSFORD , BC
Chilliwack, BC
Vancouver, BC
Somewhere else?

Which one?

Just from their website, I don't know where they shipped it from, somewhere in BC

 

[USAFRet]

It's dead, Jim.

How did it get this way?

Received it like this but decided to give it a try anyways because the company won't admit they sent a bent CPU. Lets just say i'm never buying there again.

From where, so the rest of us know not to buy there.

mikes computer shop

ummmm.....

Ford City PA
ABBOTSFORD , BC
Chilliwack, BC
Vancouver, BC
Somewhere else?

Which one?

Just from their website, I don't know where they shipped it from, somewhere in BC

OK...those are all just parts of the same corporate "Mike's Computer Shop" whole thing.

In any case...your CPU is dead.
Was this advertised as "new"?

 

[mcgge1360]

It's dead, Jim.

How did it get this way?

Received it like this but decided to give it a try anyways because the company won't admit they sent a bent CPU. Lets just say i'm never buying there again.

From where, so the rest of us know not to buy there.

mikes computer shop

ummmm.....

Ford City PA
ABBOTSFORD , BC
Chilliwack, BC
Vancouver, BC
Somewhere else?

Which one?

Just from their website, I don't know where they shipped it from, somewhere in BC

OK...those are all just parts of the same corporate "Mike's Computer Shop" whole thing.

In any case...your CPU is dead.
Was this advertised as "new"?

Ya I would never buy a used CPU, wouldn't know what' it's been through

 

[Karadjgne]

Actually most used cpus are relatively safe. As is, apart from obvious user abuse such as extreme voltages under extreme OC, delidding, or lapping, the cpu is the hardest component in a pc to kill. There's simply too many other components in tbe way. Just between the psu and cpu is the VRM's and mosfets, all kinds of microcontrollers, diodes etc etc even down to the traces in the mobo, all of which can and do fail long before a cpu gets hit. Cpus in general last an extremely long time, far beyond any reasonable expectation of usefulness. My 20yr old Pentium II 350MHz (OC for its entire life to 400MHz) still works just like day I bought it. A 20+ yr expected life is reasonable for a cpu
It's the software that renders them obsolete.

And yes, I own a i7-3770k bought from eBay 5 yrs ago that purrs at 1.32v, 4.9GHz. I actually have less issues (non so far) than with the i5-3570k I bought new that is not overclockable past 4.3GHz.