5820k/X99 rampage v extreme @ 4.5 causes my computer to crash
5820k/X99 rampage v extreme @ 4.5 causes my computer to crash
I tested stress testing with aida64 for over 30 minutes without issues. It works well under normal conditions. But I often experience crashes while gaming, usually after about an hour. My computer restarts itself. I increased the voltage to 1.325v. Any explanation or test results to understand this behavior?
First, get that clock speed lowered. The 5820K isn't the best overclocker from that line and you're already pushing voltage a little on the high side (by some people's standards). The lowest end CPUs on X99 (5820K and 6800K) tend to not OC as well as the more expensive CPUs in those lines. Many people try to avoid going over 1.3v. Frankly, there's no real world need to sit at 4.5. You're also running hot.
First off, a couple quick settings that can make a big difference:
1) Input voltage. Find this setting and get it to 1.9v. This can make a HUGE difference.
2) LLC: Best setting for this depends on your motherboard. Asus boards tend to actually add voltage when setting this to high/level 1, some other boards will simply...
Not all CPUs perform consistently across every overclock. Sometimes increasing voltage doesn't yield better performance. Consider adjusting to a slightly higher voltage, around 1.2v, and then lowering the OC to observe changes. Also, check your EventViewer for hints about crashes and look for any associated logs.
I tested stress on aida64 for over 30 minutes without issues. It works fine under normal use, but I often experience crashes while gaming. Usually, I prefer YouTube for music and my PC crashes after about an hour before restarting. I increased the voltage to 1.325v. Maybe you should do some stability tests and find a stable overclock. Realbench is recommended for at least 2 hours of light load testing, while AIDA64 or OCCT work better for heavy load testing. Also, how are your temperatures? What about your GPU, PSU, and cooling setup?
It's possible your cooling system isn't sufficient to handle the heat, and the CPU isn't the sole component at risk. You might find clues in Windows dump files about what caused the crash (you may need to enable them first, with helpful guides available online). Basic checks like removing memory modules one at a time or inspecting the motherboard for damage can also reveal issues.
I tested stressing with aida64 for over 30 minutes without issues. It works fine under normal use. But I often experience crashes while gaming. Usually, I prefer other apps like YouTube for music. After about an hour, my computer crashes and restarts. I increased the voltage to 1.325v. Any reason or test to explain this behavior?
What PSU and GPU are you using? I’m considering power problems... a faulty GPU seems possible, but a PSU issue feels more likely.
Would gaming remain stable if you lower the voltage and slow down the clock?
Hi everyone. Appreciate the quick replies. My setup has a 1050w PSU/GTX980 with H100i v2 cooling. During stress tests, one core exceeded 90 others stayed around 85 or below.
Hi everyone. Thanks for the quick replies. I'm using a 1050w PSU with h100i v2 for cooling. During stress tests, one core hit above 90 others were around 85 or lower.
Good if all parts are functioning properly. A 1050w PSU doesn't matter much if it's low quality. What model PSU do you have?
bjornl :
Hello everyone. Thanks for your quick replies. I'm using a 1050w PSU with h100i v2 for cooling. During stress tests, one core exceeds 90 others stay around 85 or below. Good if all components are functioning properly. The 1050w rating doesn't matter much if the quality is poor. What PSU model do you have?
Thermaltake. I'm confused about why it crashes—temperatures don't go over 75 during gaming.