New 3930k - No CPU cooler. Did i just fry my CPU?

[Warhog22]

New 3930k - No CPU cooler. Did i just fry my CPU?
hi all,

I appreciate any help Please

Im a big newb at PC building. Bought a pre-built X79 barbones.

Got it today installed Ram/Gfx card.

Was going to install a easy liquid cooling system for 3930k soon, after i updated bios and made sure system Posted. Or i
would have to return it soon. (30 days)

had to install wireless adaptor to update bios so I started the computer up. Only to install Netgear's Software off CD.

Entered Bios, computer turned off on its own after 2 mins. Again tryed, computer turned off after a few mins.

Booted into WIndows to load Netgear's software. Computer shut off 2/3rds way thru install or 3-5 mins total with power on.

Smelled burning after it shut its self off when i stuck my nose 1 foot from case. Was not to to strong of burning smell... but distinctive.

Opened Case. CPU felt very hot to touch. Would burn my finger if i had keeped it there more than 1-2 seconds. So yea hot!

Im guessing the safety feature was kicking in yea? Is my Motherboard or CPU damaged prolly?

I thought CPU Solutions.com who i bought it from did a 24-hour burn in test. Guess not..

Did i just do a really stupid?



3930k
BIOS 703 Asus Rampage IV
16gig Corsair Dominator GT 2133 (not set yet)
1200 high Current Pro Corsair 1200 PSU
Windows 7 64bit
9800GT (waiting for AMD 7970's)
haf-x 942 case

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

It isnt just Canada that can't get any of these right now, there is a world wide shortage. The maybe a "trickle" showing up at some OLR (Online Retailers) towards the end of this month and early next month but it is going to be a while before the shortage is over.

Christian Wood
Intel Enthusiast Team

 

[jrdoane]

It is very possible that you fried your CPU. Intel is usually pretty good with overheat protection, but your CPU could hit as high as 100*C before the system might have actually shut off. Keep in mind even if it does still work, it is very possible that you could have damaged the CPU.

My question is, if you're a complete noob why the hell are you building an enthusiast platform? I mean only people who really need this hardware should be dumping money into it and if this is just to "build your first computer," you really need to start from the beginning. I think you need to learn about what you're doing instead of just throwing stuff together...

 

[keith808]

what about to see if it will just post cuz im building a new system and i wanted to see if all my parts work b4 putting it into the case.. and b4 putting on the heat sink. could i turn it on with out my hyper 212 installed on it?

 

[Azn Cracker]

Wow this is such a sad story lol

 

[ladykiller8520]

we all have noob stories though. Sadly mine had something to do with a PSU and a little switch appropriately named 110/220V

 

[bigj1985]

Holy smokes bro sounds like you definately did some damage. Even if that thing somehow powered back up I woudl personally return it and try to get a new one. I'm sure you did some permenant damage that will rear its ugly head over time even if the machine did turn on.

Your mistake was waiting to apply a heatsink. You NEVER power up a PC w/o a heatsink. Not even for a second. Applyuing a heatsink is the FIRST thing you do always no exception

 

[GhislainG]

Holy smokes bro sounds like you definately did some damage. Even if that thing somehow powered back up I woudl personally return it and try to get a new one. I'm sure you did some permenant damage that will rear its ugly head over time even if the machine did turn on.

Your mistake was waiting to apply a heatsink. You NEVER power up a PC w/o a heatsink. Not even for a second. Applyuing a heatsink is the FIRST thing you do always no exception

Why are you trying to scare the OP? I doubt the CPU was damaged as it shut down before getting too hot. It would obviously have been different 15 years ago.

 

[bigj1985]

Holy smokes bro sounds like you definately did some damage. Even if that thing somehow powered back up I woudl personally return it and try to get a new one. I'm sure you did some permenant damage that will rear its ugly head over time even if the machine did turn on.

Your mistake was waiting to apply a heatsink. You NEVER power up a PC w/o a heatsink. Not even for a second. Applyuing a heatsink is the FIRST thing you do always no exception

Why are you trying to scare the OP? I doubt the CPU was damaged as it shut down before getting too hot. It would obviously have been different 15 years ago.

I'm not. But if he is able to return the possibly damaged processor I would do it in a heartbeat. He stated he smelled burning transistors so ya I would say that thing is most likely fried. i wish him good luck

 

[bwrlane]

Holy smokes bro sounds like you definately did some damage. Even if that thing somehow powered back up I woudl personally return it and try to get a new one. I'm sure you did some permenant damage that will rear its ugly head over time even if the machine did turn on.

Your mistake was waiting to apply a heatsink. You NEVER power up a PC w/o a heatsink. Not even for a second. Applyuing a heatsink is the FIRST thing you do always no exception

Why are you trying to scare the OP? I doubt the CPU was damaged as it shut down before getting too hot. It would obviously have been different 15 years ago.

I'm not. But if he is able to return the possibly damaged processor I would do it in a heartbeat. He stated he smelled burning transistors so ya I would say that thing is most likely fried. i wish him good luck

This all happened more than a year ago

 

[GhislainG]

I'm not. But if he is able to return the possibly damaged processor I would do it in a heartbeat. He stated he smelled burning transistors so ya I would say that thing is most likely fried. i wish him good luck

An HSF that falls off during transportation would have the same effect, but I have yet to hear from someone who had a failed processor for that reason in the last 10 years. Most new motherboards smell burning when the voltage regulators heat up for the first time, but that isn't a concern.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRn8ri9tKf8&mode=related&search= That no longer occurs, even with AMD processors.

 

[shad0w_snip3r]

what about to see if it will just post cuz im building a new system and i wanted to see if all my parts work b4 putting it into the case.. and b4 putting on the heat sink. could i turn it on with out my hyper 212 installed on it?

No, keith, idiot, just put the damn cooler on. You won't have to take it off when putting it in the case.

 

[stevmary5]

Thanks again for your help.

 

[trevor3431]

I think the PCB board which is what the motherboard is made of is what you were smelling. I think you should be alright. If not most parts come with a long manufacturers warranty your cpu should be 3 years and the motherboard should be 3 maybe 5 years.