Core 2 Quad Q6600 BLEW UP!!

[w3bbo]

Have you not tried doing a clean install yet?

 

[jcuk]

Have you not tried doing a clean install yet?

doing it just now mate
EDIT : As it seems to be installing fine with no issues so far, could that eliminate any chances of it being a fault cpu?

EDIT 2 : I rebooted windows and again it wouldnt even hit load screen. But i remember how i got it to boot last time, i removed my usb devices. So i done it this time and it restarted setup no problem at all.

Could this now be some sort of BIOS issue in relation to usb?

 

[Durzel]

IF your cpu was dead it wouldn't even boot into bios. Much more likely the motherboard is fubar or your windows install.

Not necessarily. I had a P4 that had been given too much voltage throughout its life and had suffered electromigration... although it booted into Windows it would bluescreen randomly (even at idle). Problem was replicated across several Windows installs and several motherboards so it was 100% the CPU to blame.

 

[deadsquirrel]

okay thats weird.


one other thing tho, when rebooting or turning the machine on, it powers up for about 3-4 seconds with no post. then turns off for a few secs then turns back on and posts.

any idea why? this is when i reboot & start the machine up.

Thats normal. My Asus sometimes does that after a proper power off.

 

[jcuk]

okay right now the computer doesent properly boot windows when usb devices are plugged in. with them unplugged it boots absolutly fine

EDIT: Now with multiple attempts booting system with USB devices plugged in, it just doesent get past the windows logo screen.

But with PS/2 keyboard, it boots fine.

 

[gvers]

What PSU have you got? Have you got another one to test with? Could be drivers or MB also.

 

[jcuk]

ive got a OCZ StealthXStream 600W PSU

This is now without and with mobo drivers installed.

i have a 2407WFP Monitor and i plugged keyboard into back of the machine, dell monitor has themouse plugged in and then that hub is plugged into the other usb port.

now have mouse and keyboard plugged directly into the motherboard and system is booting first time, and restarting fine with no problems. + its VERY fast :| lol not unusual for a machine this spec tho, fresh install.

seems to be all good now, really weird tho

 

[Gonzo0]

Ive had a C2D E6320 die on me before, i just didnt get a display on my monitor at all, tried different gfx cards, RAM, mobo. Took it to OcUK and they declared it dead so i got a replacement

 

[jcuk]

Ive had a C2D E6320 die on me before, i just didnt get a display on my monitor at all, tried different gfx cards, RAM, mobo. Took it to OcUK and they declared it dead so i got a replacement

Lol well !!!

it does happen im sure,

ive reinsallted windows and i now have each of my usb devices plugged into seperate usb ports on the motherboard. Theres been no issues since with stability etc. ill leave cpu at stock speed etc just now until i can get a lga775 block for my w/c system and a new case, then ill pump it up.

great chips i have to say tho. sooooo damn quick.

Anyway, guys i really appreciate the input you've all given, and now the prob is solved! keep up the good work, and next time im sure to read the o/c guide

thanks again
-j x

 

[Margaret]

Why don't you reinstall Windows? A few times in the past a dodgy overclock has corrupted my windows install.

Yeah had that as well, booted up and a file suddenly went missing, lowered the overclock and it was back to normal.

Also had times when a dodgy overclock made me have to reinstall.

 

[MumboJumbo]

Mem volts @ 2.2V - CPU Vcore was about 1.45

Temp on load around 57 degrees. (stock cooling)


Its the B3 stepping.

those temperatures seem to low for 1.45 volts on stock cooling and B3, what did you use to measure them?