Is my i7-5930k Dead?

[Computer_Dude]

I recently bought a i7-5930k off ebay a few weeks ago and it was tested in working condition. I've been trying to build this rig on a budget and

finally managed to get a good deal on a x99 motherboard to pair with my CPU, Its was a ASUS x99-Deluxe motherboard in good condition

but when I finally finish building the rig and started it up it turned on for a split second then turned off with no Q-Code. The Power/Reset button

was still illuminated with a slight noise from the vrm section of the board. So I decided to look at the vrm mosfets and it turns out one of the

mosfets was burnt and looks like it shorted out. This was damage already caused before I bought the motherboard so is there a chance my

CPU survived?

 

I heard this happens because some ASUS x99 boards have defects but this was already done with a previous CPU in the board.

[Crunchy Dragon]

I wouldn't assume the CPU is dead just yet.

 

If a VRM died, then a board failsafe may have kicked in to prevent further damage.