Would it really jump right up to 100C in a matter of seconds? When I said warm, maybe I was being a bit modest. It was hot, but not 100C~ hot. Are you positive that the fail safe shut off would be too late? From what I've read, burned CPUs start smoking and/or look melted/burned. Any idea if a system with a damaged CPU would POST as far as FF without any other beeps?
I did a few more tests;
PSU in old system - worked
Video cards in old system - worked
Old psu in new system -2b beep
So, from this, I can derive that the problem is one of the following;
CPU
Motherboard
RAM
Now, what should I do?
My CPUs limited warranty expires in a few days and my motherboard/RAM expires in about 20 days. Any advice for my RMA procedure?