Pre-Build Function Testing

[Josh_C]

Hey guys, I was planning getting hardware components individually to get the most value. Because of this I won't have a lot of components (Case, OS, and Memory), when my CPU/Motherboard combo gets to me. My question is; will loading up the bios verify that the CPU is working correctly/ not damaged?

 

I would prefer to know this before the 30 day replacement guarantee which is why I am asking.

[skullbringer]

you d need to do 24 h stress testing to call it stable and safe, which you can only do in the os, so no

[DyGr00339]

It will make sure it will boot before you get it in a case though

[DyGr00339]

It will make sure it will boot before you get it in a case though

If you have PSU, CPU, MOBO, RAM

[Josh_C]

If you have PSU, CPU, MOBO, RAM

That is what I was thinking, would a simple boot mean that the CPU/Mobo is functioning? also how often do CPU's boot well but not function properly in a setup?

[DyGr00339]

That is what I was thinking, would a simple boot mean that the CPU/Mobo is functioning? also how often do CPU's boot well but not function properly in a setup?

I believe you need RAM too

[legopc]

from what i have leanrt the mobo alwase has a tiny bit of memory on board and you should be able to get into the bios 

[WoodenMarker]

That is what I was thinking, would a simple boot mean that the CPU/Mobo is functioning? also how often do CPU's boot well but not function properly in a setup?

Basically, once you know a cpu works, it's highly, highly unlikely it will malfunction.

[Appelzaadje]

from what i have leanrt the mobo alwase has a tiny bit of memory on board and you should be able to get into the bios 

As far as i know a Mobo wont post without memory so :S

I would test a mobo with CPU and ram to atleast check if it posts then build the thing.

After that i would install windows stress test etc.

 

As far as im concernd and in most repairs ive seen its rarely the CPU that dies maybe 1 / 1000 cases.

[KneesWeak]

That is what I was thinking, would a simple boot mean that the CPU/Mobo is functioning? also how often do CPU's boot well but not function properly in a setup?

you barely ever get any defective hardware unless YOU mess something up, leave it in the box and dont mess with anything if you just have a cpu and mobo.