To preface here are my original specs:
- Intel Core i7-4790K
- EVGA GeForce GTX 970 ACX 2.0 OC
- ASRock Z97 Pro4 LGA 1150 motherboard
- 16 GB DDR3-1333 RAM
Today I got a cooler master evo 212 and installed it. Dur to my ineptitude, there was thermal paste spilling over the lid to a slight extent when I was done. When I turn my computer on it just turns on and off in an infinite cycle without ever making it to the bios screen, or giving any graphical readout whatsoever. When I replace the i7 with my old 4690k, it turns on for a lot longer but still displays just a black screen. What possible reason could there be for this? I can provide any more information you might need to narrow things down.
Heres a note: installing the evo 212 was difficult for me because I couldnt get the screws to line up- I didnt apply more than a pea sized dab of the cooler master thermal compound, but the heatsink slid around a lot while I was installing it.