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 Member 445 Level 24.23 Mar 2006 
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If you are able to return the motherboard at minimal to no cost to you, I would just do that first. CPU testing can cost $30-$50 and as you seem to realize is pointless because Intel has no method to be sure if you really had the thing tested.
Anyway, in my experience a faulty motherboard is far more likely than a problematic CPU. RMAs from Intel are also a complete pain in the ass and I would take every step possible to avoid one. Also if you send them a working CPU and they find no fault with it, they will ship it back to you at your own cost. This is still usually cheaper than the typical CPU test. Finally, be sure you are plugging in the 4 pin ATX12V plug into the motherboard. I can't tell you how many times I've come across this being the problem when others have suspected a faulty P4 CPU or motherboard. Jam it back in, in the dark. |
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