CPU Swap. Computer no longer POSTs

[Synovyx]

Hi Everyone,

 

I'm at my wits end here and thought I could come onto this forum for some help. I made a server on Windows 10 with a Core i3 4130T. I noticed that the workload is becoming too much for the CPU, so I swapped it out with a Core i7 4790k. With every piece of hardware working BEFORE the upgrade, the computer now no longer POSTs. Putting the old CPU back works again. 

 

Here's the specs:

CPU: Intel Core i3 4130T (Old), Intel Core i7 4790k (New)

GPU: MSI radeon r7 370 2gb

MOBO: ASUS h81m-e 

RAM: 1x Corsair Value Select 4 GB 1333 MHz

PSU: Seasonic SS-400FL2 Platinum Fanless 400W 

 

Troubleshooting

• I have updated the BIOs to its latest version by putting my old CPU back in, downloading the latest version and installing it onto my mobo. 
• The latest BIOs version supports my new CPU. 
• I have checked the compatibility of the mobo and CPU. They are compatible. 
• I've reseated the RAM and also used the second slot. 
• I can confirm my core i7 works on another computer. 

 

Additional Information:

• I do not suspect 400W Power supply to be the issue because I'm not running the server very hard, but it could be a possibility. If it was because of the PSU, shouldn't it still POST?

 

[SignatureSigner]

Faulty NEW cpu? Have you tried anything else in it cause DOA is a thing.

[Synovyx]

Thanks for the reply.

 

I can confirm my Core i7 works on another computer.