I just installed a new processor, but my computer turns on then immediately off after about a second?

Question

I used Arctic Silver, and all that... the fan is plugged in, and starts spinning when I turn on the computer, but the pegs securing the heat sink might not be very secure, could that be it? or what? The problem with the pegs is that when i press down the one on one side, the one on the other side pops out, so I kind of got them both half in... but I don't know if that's very secure.

I have an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (brand new), it is the right socket, a 775, and my power source is a 500W Vortex. I have 3 gigs of DDR2 RAM

Answer 1

Its a common problem with the 775 socket, you have to use alot of force to get those clips in. Check out this Video it might help you.

Good luck

Answer 2

I would say that yes, it's your CPU heat sink that's not making a very good connection. I had this problem with my old computer, I had to tie wrap the CPU heat sink to the motherboard. I'm sure that's not very good for it, but the clips were broken and it's garbage Pentium 4 anyways lol.

Try getting it all of the way in.

Are you using an aftermarket cooler? Or is it from another processor?

Answer 3

Its overheating!!

Press them down at the same time. You might need to turn them 90 degrees. Get someone to help you if needed