dead cpu?

[jgravance]

i have built many computers, so i am not inexperienced. i grounded myself and installed everything properly, made sure the cpu was in the right way, and made sure the hsf made contact. as soon as i booted up my system it smelled like something was burning. i quickly turned it off and took the hsf off. the cpu definitely smells pretty burnt up, but no visual signs. it also wasnt even warm to the touch, and i took the hsf off pretty quick. anyone have any ideas about what happened here? i have never had a doa cpu, so i dont know what the cause of this may be, if i killed it somehow. I have a s754 3200 with a scythe ncu-2500 with a 12cm fan and an epox 8kda motherboard (wich i hope didnt die during the burning of the cpu).

 

[Cook1]

Check out your PSU, check out the 20/24 pin connector as well as the 4/8 pin connector that are connected to your motherboard. See if that's what burnt up.

 

[jgravance]

i think the psu is still good as the computer still will boot up and the cpu and mobo fans go. the cpu also smells burnt.