Best way to test a X79 board?

InfiniteNoise · 28 Dec 2013 at 01:21

I just found my MSI X79A-GD45 (8D) motherboard, a year ago I sold it on eBay as a working product, but it was dead on arrival (apparently) so it got returned to me, but I couldn't test it because I didn't have a suitable CPU (originally ran it with a 3820 and it worked fine which I then sold after selling the board), so I stashed it away and forgot about it for a year.

What's the best way to test it outside of buying a 2011 CPU then returning it under DSR? I'd rather not go through that process, but if I have to, I will.

Looking at the socket, there seems to be about 3 pins missing, no idea if it was like that when I used it, I don't remember anything. (And no, the buyer didn't buy it, swap the board then returned it, the board has 'unique' markings on it so that rules it out.)

mickyflinn · 28 Dec 2013 at 13:56

You can't test your motherboard without a CPU.

wazza300 · 28 Dec 2013 at 16:36

best to take close up pictures of the cpu socket ect before posting it/selling it on

you can buy the cheapest 2011 cpu,3820 I think?

might be worth rma'ing the board to msi if its still in warranty?

InfiniteNoise · 28 Dec 2013 at 16:53

Well it was working when I sold it, we both even used the same CPU, so sometime between selling it and it returning to me, something must have happened.

I suppose I'll have to find a cheap 3820 somewhere, it's the only option I have right now, since I can't use 4820K because a BIOS update is required.

I think the warranty is over, I checked MSI's site and it seems they only offer a year warranty? The board is over a year old.

Nelly · 28 Dec 2013 at 16:58

Idartalis said:
I think the warranty is over, I checked MSI's site and it seems they only offer a year warranty? The board is over a year old.

3 Year Warranty.

MSI, the globally renowned graphics card and motherboard manufacturer, is proud to back up their commitment to quality and reliability by providing a three year warranty for any MSI motherboard or graphics card purchased from any authorised MSI reseller in the UK after the 1st January 2011.

Source

InfiniteNoise · 28 Dec 2013 at 16:59

Oh, that's good, I'll try contacting MSI and see how it goes.

Maybe I'll be able to switch to X79 platform without spending too much, all I need is the CPU and a new cooler.

nniitt · 5 Jan 2014 at 21:47

Idartalis said:
I just found my MSI X79A-GD45 (8D) motherboard, a year ago I sold it on eBay as a working product, but it was dead on arrival (apparently) so it got returned to me, but I couldn't test it because I didn't have a suitable CPU (originally ran it with a 3820 and it worked fine which I then sold after selling the board), so I stashed it away and forgot about it for a year.

What's the best way to test it outside of buying a 2011 CPU then returning it under DSR? I'd rather not go through that process, but if I have to, I will.

Looking at the socket, there seems to be about 3 pins missing, no idea if it was like that when I used it, I don't remember anything. (And no, the buyer didn't buy it, swap the board then returned it, the board has 'unique' markings on it so that rules it out.)

another hassle ebay dispute?I sold my old x79 mobo on ebay with bent CPU pins returned. I'm pretty sure it caused by the buyer and ebay CS still closed the dispute on the buyer's favour.

nniitt · 5 Jan 2014 at 21:48

wazza300 said:
best to take close up pictures of the cpu socket ect before posting it/selling it on

you can buy the cheapest 2011 cpu,3820 I think?

might be worth rma'ing the board to msi if its still in warranty?

I kept evidence of that, but ebay CS didn't consider that's a valid evidence.
They over-protect the buyer.

nniitt · 5 Jan 2014 at 21:49

Idartalis said:
I just found my MSI X79A-GD45 (8D) motherboard, a year ago I sold it on eBay as a working product, but it was dead on arrival (apparently) so it got returned to me, but I couldn't test it because I didn't have a suitable CPU (originally ran it with a 3820 and it worked fine which I then sold after selling the board), so I stashed it away and forgot about it for a year.

What's the best way to test it outside of buying a 2011 CPU then returning it under DSR? I'd rather not go through that process, but if I have to, I will.

Looking at the socket, there seems to be about 3 pins missing, no idea if it was like that when I used it, I don't remember anything. (And no, the buyer didn't buy it, swap the board then returned it, the board has 'unique' markings on it so that rules it out.)

3 pins already missed, why bother testing it.