Z87-GD65 Boot Failure (New PC Build)

Relevant components of the build:
Processor: i7-4770k
MOBO: Z87-GD65
RAM: Crucial Ballistix 2x8gb DDR3 1600 1.5v
GPU: EVGA GTX 770
PSU: EVGA 750W
CPU Cooler: CM EVO 212
The problem is a common one I've seen on this forum with other MOBOs, and I want to make sure the MOBO is actually the problem before submitting an RMA. So I've got the MOBO on a non-conductive surface (its box) and have one stick of ram in the #2 slot with the GPU plugged in and powered. The GD65 has a power button onboard and after pressing it, everything is powered for about 2 seconds then it turns off immediately. 2 seconds later, everything turns back on then off again, and this cycle repeats until you turn off the power from the PSU.
I've tried both the PSU and GPU on my old computer and they both work fine. I cant try the processor in my other computer because it's an older mobo and the i7-4770k doesnt fit in the CPU slot. I've tried the ram in different configurations, but to no avail. I have both the 24-pin main power and the 8-pin supplemental power plugged in from the PSU to the MOBO. There are no pins on the bottom of my processor, only small rectangles, and none of them appear to be bent or snapped. In the socket in the MOBO, there is a section of pins on the left that are designed to stand straight up and another section of pins on the right that appears to be all slanted (by design, I presume). None of the pins in the socket on the MOBO appear to be bent or out of place (unless the section where all the pins are slanted are ACTUALLY supposed to be standing straight up, then I'm screwed lol).
So, does this sound like a MOBO problem or a CPU problem? Or are there other things I can try to narrow down the problem? Or should I just RMA the MOBO and hope for the best when the new one comes in?
Thanks,
Art
Vandalay Industries

That reset switch is not for clear CMOS it is for restart PC (warm reboot) while it is already running.
Clear CMOS button is on the rear of MB (I/O panel) between PS/2-USB ports and S/PDIF out.
Example of bent pins:

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In case you're wondering, if it helps, I built a Msi Z87-GD65/4770 i7 - based PC with 2 internal 2TB Hard Drives, and 16gb RAM. I already mentioned the ICYDOCK. I used LiveUpdate to install all the latest drivers & BIOS before uninstalling it.
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Hi and
- Start with the BIOS swich. ...hows it with the second BIOS chip?
- Testing your PSU. Is it stating ok green to black on 20/24pin connection.
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Intel 4770
16gb Corsair Vengeance Pro
MSI GTX 780 Twin Frozr Gaming
Corsair RM850 power supply
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cheers
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Firsth. Take out that USB connection of your headset from PC.
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Quote from: robinvanesch on 03-October-13, 04:33:35
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