[SOLVED] Would a motherboard that doesn’t support its cpu post? Same for ram

[sniper50k]

Hi all,
I was just wondering if a motherboard that is incompatible with its cpu would post. I have an old dell motherboard and I replaced to cpu to a 3200g from a 1400. Would this make it post? I already tested the ram and power supply and they both work. Also would incompatible ram do the same thing.
Thanks.

 

[Mooons]

I replaced to cpu to a 3200g from a 1400.

What motherboard model do you have??

 

[iMatty]

You can take a look at that motherboard manual and see if the processor you are upgrading to is supported or not.
Because else, it will not work and no it won't post what so ever.

 

[sniper50k]

What motherboard model do you have??
Dell Inspiron 5675 Motherboard Desktop AM4 Red Skull Bristol 16542

 

[iMatty]

Not completely sure if this is your motherboard or not.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Dell-Inspiron-5675-Desktop-AM4-Motherboard-Red-Skull-Bristol-16542-1-XFRWW-/264336137651

If it is then I may have found the manual and you will find the supported processors on page 18
https://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/inspiron-5675-gaming-desktop_reference-guide_en-us.pdf

 

[iMatty]

Advice, if the motherboard is older than 2-3 years, you're better off buying a new motherboard, ram, and processor.
The new AMD processors need a higher frequency RAM's so yeah.

 

[sniper50k]

Advice, if the motherboard is older than 2-3 years, you're better off buying a new motherboard, ram, and processor.
The new AMD processors need a higher frequency RAM's so yeah.

But would it make the pc post?

 

[sniper50k]

But would it make the pc post?

Also the rub lights don’t turn on either.

 

[Mooons]

Also the rub lights don’t turn on either.

So..... does the PC turn on at all? Any fan spin?

and yes you would be better off getting a new compatible board and components.

 

[sniper50k]

So..... does the PC turn on at all? Any fan spin?

and yes you would be better off getting a new compatible board and components.

Yes all fans spin.

 

[Mooons]

Yes all fans spin.

Then its a compatibility issue.

 

[sniper50k]

Then its a compatibility issue.

Thank god. I didn’t want to return any of the parts. All I need is a mobo. Thanks

 

[iMatty]

Well yes, you just need a motherboard pretty much.
But it is also recommended to have a set of matched RAM's instead of mixing two different RAM sticks together.
That would also generate more issues.

 

[sniper50k]

I have 2 3200 MHz sticks so I don’t think that’s the problem

 

[iMatty]

The problem could be that both of them are different RAM sticks, and by different I mean that they did not come in the same kit together.
Usually kits are tested together to make sure they are compatible together.
Well you are not losing anything, if it didn't work you'll probably have to buy another RAM stick that is pretty much identical to the other one.