"When I boot the cpu temp goes to about 192 degrees F and freezes."
This sounds like a short circuit to me. Even with NO FAN the bastard *should* boot. If the Mobo and CPU are both new, you have to swap something out to find your prob. An old Mobo with the new CPU or visa-versa. There are only 2 other explainations I can think of.
1. You have a +/- voltage reversed (unlikely)
2. You have an extra post/standoff in your case that is 'touching' something on the mobo it shouldn't.
Good luck!
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