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Postcode 00 X299-e, 7820X

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Hi, I have a custom loop with an i7 7820X and an Asus Strix X299-e. I wanted to clean the loop, while I was at it, I also installed a Direct Die Frame from der8auer. Several hours later, after refilling the loop, I tried to start the system. It immediately triggered a power failure. Upon further inspection, I noticed that there was water leaking from the CPU block.

I disassembled the System again and let all the parts dry for 72 h. I build a temporary test bench with just 1 GPU, power supply, CPU, MB and Ram.  This time the power did not go out, but all the board showed was 00. The CPU did get warm, but nothing else happened. I turned the system off and inspected the CPU, in case a damaged a Capacitor or something while installing the direct die frame, but I can't see any obvious damage on the CPU. I also looked at the CPU socket, but I couldn't find anything there either. So now I'm kinda Helpless TBH...

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Just now, TheGlenlivet said:

Did you pull the CMOS battery while drying?

No, but afterwards.

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2 minutes ago, NumLock21 said:

There are 2 dark marks on the contact pad. Possibly some smudges or something.

I think that's only on the photo tho. Lighting wasn't that good :/

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1 minute ago, NumLock21 said:

That code means cpu, board, or both might be faulty

Yes, but I think the board is ok, because it tries to boot, then shows a red light for CPU and 00. But then again, the CPU looks fine as well...

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Doesn't sound good.  If you have another CPU to try you could determine if it's the motherboard or not, but I'm willing to bet you don't have a spare as they are $$$$$$.

Although, on second thought, you could potentially damage the spare CPU installing it in a damaged board...

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2 minutes ago, TheGlenlivet said:

Doesn't sound good.  If you have another CPU to try you could determine if it's the motherboard or not, but I'm willing to bet you don't have a spare as they are $$$$$$.

Although, on second thought, you could potentially damage the spare CPU installing it in a damaged board...

Yeah, these CPUs are so expensive...I was playing with the Idea to buy like a 7800X and try if it would work again...but I don't want to kill that as well....

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5 minutes ago, Davidwr80 said:

Yeah, these CPUs are so expensive...I was playing with the Idea to buy like a 7800X and try if it would work again...but I don't want to kill that as well....

Relid, reseal and throw a RMA request in.

 

If you reseal it properly, Intel wouldn't even know.

 

Who knows, you might get a better overclocking processor too.

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1 minute ago, DildorTheDecent said:

Relid, reseal and throw a RMA request in.

 

If you reseal it properly, Intel wouldn't even know.

 

Who knows, you might get a better overclocking processor too.

I actually thought about that.

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