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The CPU had previously been on that board. They're the H81I and H81M-P33. I'm not able to get into the BIOS with either, nor is there any onboard video output. When I plug in a video card, I see it run through a few codes, then get stuck at A2. If I hit delete, it freezes on the BIOS loading...

It's an i3-4330 with an MSI H81. I am surprised it died. Just can't imagine what else the problem might be after testing it on two separate motherboards and PSUs. I'd like to think it's just a simple matter of getting a new CPU, but don't want to kill it too.

Computer randomly stopped booting after a restart. No BIOS (stuck at A2) with video card, and no video output from onboard graphics. Tested the CPU with a different motherboard and PSU, and confirmed it's dead. Question is, can I use the original mobo/PSU with a new CPU, or would they just end...

I know, right? It's like they want the refurbished model to fail. Like they think it would drive people to buy the brand new version next time. Would a company really sabotage their own product like this?

Just got my refurbished EVGA 1060 SC from Newegg and noticed a pretty confounding difference compared to the new model... There's tape covering the cooler right where heat vents out: Can anyone explain what's going on here? What function could this possibly serve, other than to impede...