Did i damage my cpu?

[Guest shotgun10ga]

So basically i put my 4790k CPU in the tray, it dropped into place from like 1 1/2 cm high. Did i hurt it? I also was stupid and i turned the PC on for 2 minutes with out a cooler thinking it would not cause damage. i removed the CPU and put it in again and now it says windows failed to start. but i can get into bios.    how do i chack to make sure i didnt damage my cpu

 

 

 

EDIT: i saw the temp at 87c. and when i tried to load windows it probably went over 100c

[FruitBasketSilex]

You didn't damage it. But your windows installation sounds fucked (unrelated)

[Guest shotgun10ga]

You didn't damage it. But your windows installation sounds fucked (unrelated)

Ok thanks, Waiting for more replies.

[DaltonM]

CPU should be fine, what you need to worry about is is the MOBO pins, check them you'll be able to see if they're ben.t 

[harrynowl]

CPUs are more resilient than you'd think. 

 

I've dropped a Xeon X5450 from a worktop (1.5 meters ish) and its fine.

 

Just sounds like your Windows is borked.

[ShadowCaptain]

dropping it even from like 3 ft probably wouldn't hurt it - turning it on without a heatsink is retarded though

 

I doubt you damaged it, most likely something else is an issue

[Guest shotgun10ga]

CPU should be fine, what you need to worry about is is the MOBO pins, check them you'll be able to see if they're ben.t 

i looked no damage but i touched the pins a few times.....    if my pc displays my mobo splash screen i am fine?

[DaltonM]

You CAN run a cpu without a cooler, it's 100% fine as long as it doesn't reach dangerous temps (which is easy with basic use). But just trying to get into the bios and stuff should be fine.

i looked no damage but i touched the pins a few times.....    if my pc displays my mobo splash screen i am fine?

touching the pins is okay too. Yeah, your pc is posting, can you get into the bios screen? Or the boot menu?

[Guest shotgun10ga]

You CAN run a cpu without a cooler, it's 100% fine as long as it doesn't reach dangerous temps (which is easy with basic use). But just trying to get into the bios and stuff should be fine. 

I hit 97 celcus in bios no OC

[Guest shotgun10ga]

You didn't damage it. But your windows installation sounds fucked (unrelated)

Lol dude thanks! My windows is "Fucked"

[FruitBasketSilex]

Lol dude thanks! My windows is "Fucked"

No problem, here to help!

[Guest shotgun10ga]

You CAN run a cpu without a cooler, it's 100% fine as long as it doesn't reach dangerous temps (which is easy with basic use). But just trying to get into the bios and stuff should be fine.

touching the pins is okay too. Yeah, your pc is posting, can you get into the bios screen? Or the boot menu?

Both..

[DaltonM]

I hit 97 celcus in bios no OC

Okay, that's too hot. There could have been damage. Windows is so easy to fuck up for no reason tho. Try a fresh install media if all else fails.

[Guest shotgun10ga]

No problem, here to help!

Would i just reinstall my windows from the cd? and one question if i clear the Cmos and load optimized defaults is that a good way to refresh everything?

[DaltonM]

ALSO make sure your CPU is compatible with your MOBO. I had access to all the same things, but I kept getting a BSOD from windows.. Turns out my mobo didn't support the xeon chip I was using.

[Guest shotgun10ga]

buy ive heard people game on 100C sometimes. no damage foor them. and my bad it was 87C

 

Okay, that's too hot. There could have been damage. Windows is so easy to fuck up for no reason tho. Try a fresh install media if all else fails.

[DaltonM]

Would i just reinstall my windows from the cd? and one question if i clear the Cmos and load optimized defaults is that a good way to refresh everything?

Check your mobo's website for cpu compatibility first. I would clear the CMOS last

[Guest shotgun10ga]

buy ive heard people game on 100C sometimes. no damage foor them. and my bad it was 87CTyping mistake it was 87C and i turned it off alomost shit myself

[FruitBasketSilex]

Would i just reinstall my windows from the cd? and one question if i clear the Cmos and load optimized defaults is that a good way to refresh everything?

Yes and yes.

[daniellearmouth]

CPUs are more resilient than you'd think. 

 

I've dropped a Xeon X5450 from a worktop (1.5 meters ish) and its fine.

 

Just sounds like your Windows is borked.

 

I dropped my FX-6100 onto the carpet from about 1.6m. Pins be bent, but back straight up with the help of a pair of tweezers.

 

That was scary...

[Guest shotgun10ga]

Check your mobo's website for cpu compatibility first. I would clear the CMOS last

My Mobo is compatible i just checked. If i remove the cpu does my boot drive order change?

[Guest shotgun10ga]

Yes and yes.

My cpu hit alomost 95c. i saw it at 87c but i tried loading windows and im sure it got over 100c. doesnt the cpu shut down if it gets too hot?

[DaltonM]

My Mobo is compatible i just checked. If i remove the cpu does my boot drive order change?

I don't think it would, but since you can check you should.

[Guest shotgun10ga]

My cpu hit alomost 95c. i saw it at 87c but i tried loading windows and im sure it got over 100c. doesnt the cpu shut down if it gets too hot?

[Guest shotgun10ga]

I don't think it would, but since you can check you should.

With out a cooler?