yeah small screenies, I can barely make out the smaller numbers What clocks are on the CPU 5.3 GHz?

Dude, that is very fixable. The part needs replaced though. I wouldn't try to solder the old one back on.

SMDs can be a bitch to resolder on.. IME. That one looks a bit easier since the pads look accessible :) IT is completely fixable :)

Well crap gutterz. Totally sucks but you should be able to get that thing running. Much easier soldering that than little resistors and such.

This, the connection wouldnt be strong enough I dont think. How are the pins on the backside of the mobo where its soldered? Any numbers on the chip to search for a new one?

PS what did you pay for that e8700! sickness, do you think intel will launch them soon in full retail channels?

Agreed! This is fully fixable. I have done this before on mobos and GPU's. I would try to resolder the old part and see if it boots. :thumbsup: I have a microscope soldering bench at my disposal at work which makes any solder job a walk in the park.

http://www.usinenouvelle.com/industr...00092648-4.jpg

I don't think so! The E8700 is a thing of the past. All of the E8700 are ES chips. And I only have see 2 of them in public forums so far.

Back side dont look promising just some real small dotts. It goes rite above the butt of the flashlight under the middle VR. the left VR is under the insulation not visible.

Intel wont be releasing them retail I read a few months back. I paid $240 buy it now out of Hong Kong. But Ive watched auctions reach as high as $575 for the chip. If their not on American ebay you may have to search ebayuk.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...4/GEDC1389.jpg

Ugh!

If you can't fix it, send me the bios chip and I'll pop it into my board and see if it revives, if it does, I'll send you my rex w/bios chip back.

Im going to tackle it in a few hrs when my daughter gets picked up. Have you swapped your bios chips around Kal?

Yah, no worky.