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Sorry to bump this, I ended up changing the stupid motherboard and everything worked peachy. 

 

There is no visible damage to the mobo so I can't be certain as to what fried it, I don't overclock btw.

I guess it just didn't like room temperature, thanks everyone. 

Hello frens, 

 

Recently I basically got a brand new pc but I kept my old case, in the process of getting a new case for my old computer I left the mobo, cpu, ram and cooler for about a week in the open (my room, at room.. temperature) and I think I might have fried something unfortunately. 

 

Here's the specs of the old computer including the new case:

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TvZwRJ

CPU: Intel - Core i7-4790K 4 GHz Quad-Core Processor 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR3-1866 Memory 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR3-1866 Memory 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 970 4 GB Video Card 
Case: BitFenix - Nova ATX Mid Tower Case 
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

 

I tested the psu, hard drive, gpu and new case in my old computer.  

Everything worked just fine.

 

What I couldn't test was the cpu, ram and motherboard.

Problem is the computer won't turn on at all, no fans, no beeps no boops. 

I see no obvious physical damage in any of the components also.

 

Replacing the mobo is gonna be a pain in the butt because I'll have to have it imported, is there anything I can do or any other inputs?

I'm hoping I'm just an idiot and I overlooked something important. 

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I didn't want for people to have to follow a link to see my specs.
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You sure you reconnected the front panel connectors correctly back on the mobo? Easy mistake to make. 

 

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5 minutes ago, Stormseeker9 said:

You sure you reconnected the front panel connectors correctly back on the mobo? Easy mistake to make. 

Yes I thought I made that mistake as well but I followed the manufacturers instructions to the T and I tried out my other case and had the same problem. 

Don't have any problems with the new and old case with my new mobo. 

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1 minute ago, JAGBon said:

Yes I thought I made that mistake as well but I followed the manufacturers instructions to the T and I tried out my other case and had the same problem. 

Don't have any problems with the new and old case with my new mobo. 

Psu switch on the rear of the pc set to on?

 

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17 minutes ago, Stormseeker9 said:

Psu switch on the rear of the pc set to on?

Yep, I also tested the power outlet and cable. 

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  • 2 weeks later...

Sorry to bump this, I ended up changing the stupid motherboard and everything worked peachy. 

 

There is no visible damage to the mobo so I can't be certain as to what fried it, I don't overclock btw.

I guess it just didn't like room temperature, thanks everyone. 

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