I5-3570k gold 'pins' scratched....

[gracz120]

Hi. I bought recently i5-3570k. It was used but never had OC. I put it into MOBO and the system didnt want to boot up. So I checked all components, GC, RAM, PSU, HDD, Cabling, etc and still dont work. So I got into conclusion that this is caused by cpu. I took it out and spotted that there were 3 scratched or damaged gold 'pins'. So my question is, does that affect booting or it's not a problem. If it does, then is there any way to fix this or just to buy different processors (unfortunately :/ ).

Here's the link to picture with processor :

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/4103/1362610847407.jpg

My components are:

intel i5-3570k
MOBO gigabyte z77-D3H
ASUS GTX660 OC DIRECTCUII 2GB DDR5
OCZ MODXSTREAM 500W PSU
2x4 GB RAM CORSAIR VENGEANCE 1600 MHz
ZALMAN Z11 PLUS ATX CASE
BARRACUDA 2TB 7200RPM SATA III

Thanks in advance

 

[littleleo]

Yes the connections could be damaged, try the CPU in another motherboard is you can.

 

[gracz120]

I was told by previous owner

 

[adamv1]

Those pins are buggered. This guy sold you a bag of crap. Probably wasn't working after he dropped it on the ground and decided he could sell it to some un-suspecting buyer.

 

[RhysGittoes]

Ouch...no offense but these are pretty much useless now..sorry

 

[darth pravus]

Generally it means the CPU is screwed. Looks like the guy has ripped you off.

When you try and boot does anything happen at all?

 

[gracz120]

As you know, without cpu, PC or motherboard will not run. When I'm putting CPU into MOBO and power it on, everything lights up and starts working, which probably means it detects cpu in socket. Also I tried to power it without fan for sec and it warms up meaning its working( I think). You can also hear the sound of cpu working I think, its like (trrrrr trrrr trrr trrrrrr). I could hear this during startup in my previous PC as well. But the thing is it doesnt display anything through integrated graphics or my GTX either.

 

[darth pravus]

If things happen then the CPU might be ok.

CPU's don't make any noise because they don't have any moving parts. Sound's like a harddrive to me.

 

[gracz120]

I mean without CPU, I cant turn on PC, but with this CPU in, everything starts to work, like fans with LEDs and graphic card, but nothing is diplayed on screen

 

[DiaSin]

If you bought VIA ebay you may be able to start a case against him for a fraudulent sale if it was sold as a working part.

 

[gracz120]

Yeah that was actually through ebay. Seller sold it as item condition was 'used' not 'for parts or not working'. Also in description it says, "processor works fine and comes with headsink. AP". That made me think that its not faulty cpu. It also says that "MOST OF OUR ITEMS ARE SOLD FOR PARTS NOT WORKING/ SPARES&REPAIRS OR WTIH SOME FAULT OR DEFECT. PLEASE READ OUR LISTINGS CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING." However this line didnt apply for this item as it was stated as 'used' where his other items, have actually written 'fort parts or not working'. Does that mean then I can open this case for fraudulent sale?

 

[DiaSin]

Most likely yes, if it was sold as a working, used part.

 

[gracz120]

I'll open the case anyway now, but the thing is that it was sold with 'no returns accepted'.

 

[cjl]

That doesn't matter - if it was sold as a functional processor and it isn't functional, the sale was fradulent and you should get your money back.

 

[darth pravus]

No returns only counts as if you change your mind. Selling something obviously broken is not allowed. If he doesn't respond open a case against him. That tends to sort things out.

 

[gracz120]

Cheers guys for all help. I had respond yesterday around 11pm sayin that they apologize for faulty item and they have arranged collection of product today and sending replacement soon, so it seems like its sorted now. Thanks for al your advice 😀