• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

is it possible for a socket on a mobo to burn out?

C

Corporate Thug

Lifer
my bro fried a CPU cuz he didnt think a hsf was necessary
rolleye.gif


anyway, i got a new CPU, the computer starts but doesnt POST. is it possible the socket is fried even though the HSF gets hot?
 
Originally posted by: shady06
my bro fried a CPU cuz he didnt think a hsf was necessary
rolleye.gif


anyway, i got a new CPU, the computer starts but doesnt POST. is it possible the socket is fried even though the HSF gets hot?
Click to expand...

Yes it is possible, and most likely if it was an athlon.

Make sure your brother is aware of those minor things like HSF's actually have a purpose in future
rolleye.gif
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top