think my CPU is screwed

[Virtualbody1234]

No. The power supply is divided to supply different voltages to different parts of a system. The fan could still work yet other parts aren't getting power.

Don't you have another power supply you could try as a test? I could be taken from another system temporarily just for the test.

[Adster]

got this one but its 20 pin and doesnt have that 4 pin V plug

[clocker]

motherboard can't be dead its brand new jsut got replaced and this time I didn't hear any sparks or smell burning

Always a good sign.
Do you have a friendly local PC shop that would be willing to help you out?
This would be a lot easier if you had access to another PSU (or even CPU) to try.

[Peerzy]

For what its worth take it down to your local PC shop like Clocker says, give it to them say what happened and leave it with them for a few days. Im sure they will be able to find out whats fried and whats good. And should only charge a small price for there time (£20 or so) and offer to replace the parts for the price of the parts.

I'd much rather be 100% sure its certain parts and have spent £20 and have had an expect look at it then have to buy every part again (£500+)

[Adster]

yeah that what ill do take it to someone tomorrow

[clocker]

And should only charge a small price for there time (£20 or so) and offer to replace the parts for the price of the parts.

As opposed to the price of a Buick?

[Peerzy]

And should only charge a small price for there time (£20 or so) and offer to replace the parts for the price of the parts.

As opposed to the price of a Buick?

No, as opposed to not the price of the parts

[Adster]

umm yeah hehe

well its most likley gonna cost $77 for labour an hr

tomorrow il take it today Monday is a public holiday for australia yes we get a day off for teh queens birthday that happens last month

[clocker]

umm yeah hehe

well its most likley gonna cost $77 for labour an hr

They might have a flat fee for diagnostic work...it's silly to pay an hourly fee when most of the time is just spent watching scans and seeing what turns up.
Besides, you have a very narrow range of issues to check out...shouldn't take more than 15 minutes to figure out your problem.

tomorrow il take it today Monday is a public holiday for australia yes we get a day off for teh queens birthday that happens last month

Did you guys just now hear about Her Majesty's birthday?
I'll bet she was crushed when she didn't even get a card.

You'd think that someone could have picked up the phone and let you know, but better late than never I suppose.

[Virtualbody1234]

At least try another power supply before paying $77 an hr.