Problem swapping out CPU and RAM.

[Aptorian]

Hi guys,

I'm having a problem changing my cpu and ram - It is an older system and I'm hoping I can get it running a little better (I have acquired some spares). I would love some help on this...

So here is what I have:
Windows 10
Intel Haswell lga1150 i7-4771
MB: Asus Z87-A
Ram: 16Gig Corsair CML16GX3M2A1600C10R
Display: Gigabyte GV-R927XoC-2GD
Corsair H100i hydro

What I bought/extras I got:
Intel Intel I7 4790
MB: Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z87 (rev1.1)
Ram: 32Gig Hyper X Beast 1886Mhz DDR3 memory
Display: Rx480
(*BTW, this system seems to run fine/well on its own)

So here is what I thought I would do (with the extras/new thing):
1. Swap out the CPUs
2. Swap out the RAM
3. Swap the display cards
4. *I decided to keep my Asus Z87-A, has more connectors and has a good rating

Problems are as follows:
1. When swapping out CPUs the system doesnt load, RED LED stays lit by CPU, fans spin up, nothing on the display (if I swap back it is 100%)

2. Swapping out the RAM (using my original CPU) - System loads to windows, stays there for a couple of seconds (does the 'new' blue screen) and restarts itself.

*New CPU is seated/connected properly and everything is properly hooked up. Not sure if there is something I'm misiing or that I will need to tweak in the bios to get this working.


Thanks!

 

[Herc08]

Are these used parts or brand new? It seems odd that the CPU wouldn't load. However, why did you get a new motherboard with the same chipset? And what was the point on getting a new i7 that has a slightly better increase?

 

[DRagor]

4771 works since BIOS 1207, 4790 needs 1802 version. Put old CPU and check what BIOS version you have, and update if necessary.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Yes - you basically have there 2 systems that are pretty much the same (second with 2x ram and a bit better gpu).
Just use 2nd system, put Corsair H100i hydro into it and discard the 1st.

 

[Aptorian]

Are these used parts or brand new? It seems odd that the CPU wouldn't load. However, why did you get a new motherboard with the same chipset? And what was the point on getting a new i7 that has a slightly better increase?

Hi,

These are used parts. They were pretty much a give away (at the price), so I thought I would make use of it. The goal was just to strip what I could to give my system a bit of a boost.

 

[Aptorian]

4771 works since BIOS 1207, 4790 needs 1802 version. Put old CPU and check what BIOS version you have, and update if necessary.

Thanks! Will give that a try tonight.

Any ideas on the RAM situation?

 

[Aptorian]

Yes - you basically have there 2 systems that are pretty much the same (second with 2x ram and a bit better gpu).
Just use 2nd system, put Corsair H100i hydro into it and discard the 1st.

Very true, but it is always hard to say bye to a rig you have loved... I had debated doing just that for quite a while.

Any ideas on the Ram issue?

Thanks.

 

[chegalhavara]

Hopefully, updating your Bios will solve both problems.