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PC turns on for a second then turns off
So recently I installed Windows on my PC. The installation went well. However, the CPU got to 100°C. That meant the CPU cooler would need to be replaced, so I did it. When I pressed the power button...
Double-check the CPU cooler. Make sure it's seated completely and firmly on the CPU. Is the thermal paste applied correctly and evenly? If you didn't get good coverage with thermal paste, that can lead to overheating. A tiny bit of thermal paste is better than none, but too much is a problem too. A little bit of thermal paste is all you need.