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I'm to a conclusion that its CPU or GPU related. therefore i already purchased a new working motherboard for a great price that'll be here friday! Ill probably end up fixing the old one (sometime) then test and sell it (maybe)
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Originally Posted by Michael7364 Make sure to look close to the connectors...those JST connectors are generally good, but the wires are so close that shorts can happen very easily right by the connections. You can also try powering up without a hard drive, bluray drive, and fan...just to see if there is an internal problem in one of these parts.

Ive already done that. it was a no go