CPU with no cooler?

EYE_ON_ME · 21 Mar 2019 at 09:07

Hi,

Dumb question alert I had issues with a faulty GPU in my first ever water cooled PC.

I had to empty my loop and by a new GPU, but I want to test the GPU before I take it apart and void the warranty.

My question is my CPU still has the water block on it, so can I turn on the PC on to see if the GPU and PCIE slot works, or will it over heat?
Thanks.

pastymuncher · 21 Mar 2019 at 09:32

No, don't even think about it. This is why it's always handy to have a cheap air cooler as a standby.

EYE_ON_ME · 21 Mar 2019 at 10:18

I did think that hmmm

craigyhay · 21 Mar 2019 at 10:21

the cpu should shutdown to protect damage from temperature but i wouldnt risk it

skyripper · 21 Mar 2019 at 10:32

For the purposes of "does the BIOS recognise this CPU?", I would risk it. Briefly.
For "Can I boot to windows, fireup a benchmark and try out my GPU?" Hell no.
Thermal protection is a safety net but its not foolproof.

Buy a cheap air cooler or plumb in your waterloop.