How do you know is your motherboard or your processor the one that break down? I'm currently planning to switch the part that is broken down but do not have any idea on how to test where the fault lies in.
If you know of any idea, please don't hesitate to post here. Thanks.
2006-10-23 08:04:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Additional info to help - Ok this is what happen at that time. When I was using my computer halfway, I went to take a drink.
When I return from my drink, I found my computer screen showing no images so I thought it went into standby or something.
I tried moving the mouse, pressing the power button but nothing happen, leaving me no choice I forcefully shutdown my PC by switching off the power supply.
After that I tried switching on my PC, the computer power led did light up for a second and nothing happen after that. The fan is not spinning, nothing's happening.
For your info, I bought Core 2 duo processor and a new motherboard after that, using the rest of the parts (E.g. PSU, Graphic card) from the broken down PC. So, that leave the problem with either the the motherboard or the processor.
P.S - My previous processor was Pentium D.
2006-10-23 08:16:36 · update #1
Well, I don't have any spares to test. I have a few computers but its Pentium 4 the socket is different.
Core 2 Duo won't work even though its LGA 775 socket as Core 2 Duo require some special function in the motherboard which the old LGA 775 motherboard do not have it.
I'm planning to get Celeron D to replace is its my processor that cause the problem as I thought it would be a waste to abandon the working part. I have heating problem in the past using Pentium D.
2006-10-23 08:23:11 · update #2
what is the computer doing? need more info to help.
2006-10-23 08:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by ian6868 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can test your old processor in the new MB - that will tell you which is not working.
You said you old processor is a LGA775 Pentium D. You are correct that your new Core 2 Duo won't work on the old board, but the old CPU will work on the new board.
If it fires up, then you know it's the old MB. If it doesn't then perhaps its the old CPU. I say perhaps, because its not the only test.
BTW - I would STRONGLY recommend that you get a new PSU for your new setup. If the old PSU was stock, then you are talking only about 300W to power the new system. You will probably want to get new video card and other new toys to play with in the new system. They will require more power.
Also, even if you don't need the extra power, are you 100% certain that the old PSU is not what caused the original failure? What if the PSU sucked, and caused either/both the old mobo and old CPU to burn out?
2006-10-23 16:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by wyntre_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooo, that's a tricky one.
If a motherboard or processor fails, obviously this means you cannot tell which is actually causing the problem on boot-up. Your best bet is to find a similar CPU that you know works and swap it into the motherboard and see if the system will boot.
If not, the motherboard is the problem, if yes, the CPU was the problem.
Do be careful, though. If the CPU was fried, the motherboard may have been to blame. If it turns out the CPU was the problem, it might be best to replace the motherboard too, or else you risk frying another CPU down the road.
Good luck!
2006-10-23 15:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by Colin R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly the only way to test a MB and CPU crash is to swap the part. Is your system completly dead? If so did you try a pwoer supply? If you did already then the only way is a swap n test.
2006-10-23 15:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult with a computer tech about this before buying anything in the way of parts.
2006-10-23 15:08:59 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋