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Hey guys, im suspecting that i have a dead motherboard after realizing my pc wouldn't start up. i cleared CMOS, Re-seated cpu, gpu, tried ram one stick at a time and then finally decided to test the PSU bridging the connection with a fan plugged in to see if it powers and it did. i had been away from my pc for about 8 months and dont know what happened to it but the plastic backing on one of the usb ports connections was somehow mysteriously missing. im sort of leaning toward the motherboard for that reason but cant find any signs of a short anywhere when i look so basically thought id ask here for suggestions because its been a while since ive worked on computers and was thinking i may be overlooking something basic, and if it sounds like it is clearly the motherboard could anyone suggest a decent priced z170 board that is still available?