Is my processor fried (getting error 00 on Maximus Vi Extreme)?

[verte200]

So, I had a computer that was build by an IT and it worked perfectly. Over two years I decided to upgrade to a new processor which was the i7 4970k. Unfortunately, after installing it and trying to boot up ti would not boot. All the case fans were spinning and my graphics card led were on. On the q-code I seen error 00. My case fan is very difficult to install and typically I have to put some pressure on the screws. This is my first time ever installing a processor and I don't see where I went wrong. I made sure I cautiously put the processor in the slot and closed. There was bit of thermal on the pcb of the processor, but very very little (I wiped it off now).
System Specs:
i7 4770k (to i7 4970k)
Maximus Vi Extreme
970 SLI
G.Skill Ripjaws 16GB(4x4GB) 1866MHz
corsair 1200i
Sorry guys, I know I'm a noob.

 

[alexoiu]

Try installing the old processor and see if working. Apply thermal compound before placing the cooler:
http://www.arcticsilver.com/pdf/appmeth/int/vl/intel_app_method_vertical_line_v1.1.pdf
Check also the CPU socket. See if any bent pins.
If working, post back.

 

[theonerm2]

You need to put the old CPU in and update the bios to version 1402. http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VI_EXTREME/HelpDesk_CPU/ Also... Why upgrade from a 4770K to a 4790K? There's barely even a difference between those processors aside from clock speed.

 

[verte200]

I will tell you guys what happens after the old processor is put back, but for right now I may wait until someone more experienced assists me tomorrow. As for the upgrade, I had a 4790k lying around.

 

[verte200]

Try installing the old processor and see if working. Apply thermal compound before placing the cooler:
http://www.arcticsilver.com/pdf/appmeth/int/vl/intel_app_method_vertical_line_v1.1.pdf
Check also the CPU socket. See if any bent pins.
If working, post back.

I handed my pc over to my friend for him to take a look. He told me the socket had a bit of dust inside of it and that there were no bent pins on the socket. Later in the weekend he will be testing the old processor when he has a chance.

 

[theonerm2]

Try installing the old processor and see if working. Apply thermal compound before placing the cooler:
http://www.arcticsilver.com/pdf/appmeth/int/vl/intel_app_method_vertical_line_v1.1.pdf
Check also the CPU socket. See if any bent pins.
If working, post back.

I handed my pc over to my friend for him to take a look. He told me the socket had a bit of dust inside of it and that there were no bent pins on the socket. Later in the weekend he will be testing the old processor when he has a chance.

It most likely needs the bios update to work with your new CPU. Unless you updated it already.

 

[verte200]

Actually, I never thought about doing a bios update (didn't know you needed too). Thanks I will tell him that pronto and see if it works.

 

[verte200]

Try installing the old processor and see if working. Apply thermal compound before placing the cooler:
http://www.arcticsilver.com/pdf/appmeth/int/vl/intel_app_method_vertical_line_v1.1.pdf
Check also the CPU socket. See if any bent pins.
If working, post back.

I handed my pc over to my friend for him to take a look. He told me the socket had a bit of dust inside of it and that there were no bent pins on the socket. Later in the weekend he will be testing the old processor when he has a chance.

So, it won't work with my motherboard because I guess my motherboard's revision won't allow me to run a 4790k. My processor was fine though along with running my previous one. The bios update is a step I did missed and my friend updated it for me, but it still was just the motherboard not running any higher than a i7 4770k. Thanks for all the help trying to diagnose the pc. At least I know I didn't break it.
It most likely needs the bios update to work with your new CPU. Unless you updated it already.