broken motherboard or cpu

[appleache]

got a new msi z370 pro a and 8600k, however, the mb does not post and no beep (only have cpu and ram installed), the cpu check debug light is on, south bridge is hot but cpu is dead cold. I tried take out the ram with cpu, only cpu light is on, same for no cpu and ram, no beep. does msi mb nowadays even beeps error code? I checked the socket, no bent, so is it just the mb? 

[appleache]

Just now, peacefulpolarbear said:

Made sure to plug in all the power connectors on the motherboard right? Even the one at the top of the board?

of course

[Fasauceome]

Have you reseated the CPU?

[ZcanKal]

If one of them is dead, it's most likely the motherboard, as CPU's are quite difficult to kill.

[appleache]

1 minute ago, fasauceome said:

Have you reseated the CPU?

yes

[appleache]

5 minutes ago, peacefulpolarbear said:

https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=301423.0

 

maybe give this a look

I run it without cooler, I even took out the vrm heatsink