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hey i hav the most common problem my pc is not showing anything, actully as i know the processor heats as the processing start dats y d the fan is used bt my processor dont heat even without fan , fans get start bt for chekin it i keep it aside. What may be the problem, is my processor or motherboard hav the problem?? can u suggest me, wch one

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If you removed the CPU fan or heatsink (as asked: did you remove the heatsink?), stop powering the board — a heatsink/fan is required for normal operation and running the chip without proper cooling risks overheating and damage. See motherboard/installation guidance that warns a heatsink/fan is necessary. (manualzilla.com)

Do a controlled “minimal boot” (bench) test — this isolates CPU, motherboard, RAM and PSU quickly. Reinstall the CPU cooler and connect the CPU_FAN header, then test outside the case on a non‑conductive surface with only:

  • PSU (24‑pin + CPU 8‑pin),
  • motherboard,
  • CPU with cooler attached,
  • a single known‑good RAM stick in the primary slot,
  • GPU only if needed for video, and monitor.
    Power on and watch for POST beeps or debug LEDs. This breadboard/minimal approach is standard for POST troubleshooting. (itfreetraining.com)

Power supply checks (as suggested): verify the PSU switch/voltage selector, ensure the 24‑pin and EPS/CPU connectors are fully seated, and either use a proper PSU tester or swap in a known‑good PSU — the simple paperclip “turn on” test can tell you the fan spins but won’t prove the rails behave under load. If fans spin but there’s still no POST, the PSU can still be at fault. (lifewire.com)

If the minimal boot fails: reseat or swap RAM (one stick, try different slots), reseat/remove GPU and try integrated video, check front‑panel power wiring and motherboard standoffs for shorts, and listen for beep codes or read the board’s POST LEDs (they point to CPU/DRAM/VGA faults). If possible, test the CPU in a known‑good board or test a known‑good CPU in your board before condemning the motherboard. If none of these steps help, the fault is likely the board or CPU and should be RMA/serviced. (oreilly.com)

References: motherboard heatsink warning (manual); minimal/bench testing and POST workflow (ITFreeTraining / CompTIA A+ guidance, Mike Meyers / CompTIA A+ overview); PSU test basics (Lifewire PSU tester guide). (manualzilla.com)

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Any or all of the above... Or perhaps power supply...

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Have you recently built this computer yourself? When you say that you have removed the fan, are you suggesting that you removed the Heatsink too?

In the picture at this link you will see a fan attached to a Heatsink. (the silver coloured larger part) Did you only take the fan off, or did you remove the Heatsink too, exposing the Processor? Did you turn on the computer with the fan and Heatsink removed? (please don't try this if you haven't already done it)

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