Completely new setup, very unreliable, thorough testing done, nothing is available for help.
Completely new setup, very unreliable, thorough testing done, nothing is available for help.
I'm quite cautious about overclocking and underclocking because I don't want to risk damaging my components without proper knowledge. This setup focuses mainly on a single overclock, with the only BIOS tweak being activating the X.M.P profile—something I adjusted several times during testing. Underclocking feels daunting since I'm unsure which parts to adjust. I value the advice even though I'm not sure how to apply it.
They are two matching sets because they came in pairs and each was 32GB. I purchased two sets of the same RAM—one from Toronto and one from Calgary. It’s unclear whether this matters. The problem lies in A.) I’m uncertain if I still have a few hundred dollars left to buy more RAM, and B.) I think I’m getting close to day 25 or more after my first RAM orders, so my chance is shrinking. Lastly, the store that sold these parts only allows a 15-day return. For reference, these modules were bought from Memory Express, which might be useful.
Identical or not mixmatching ram kits is iffy, BSODs, crashing, program errors, I always try to tell others to avoid pairing separate kits together(regardless of if they are identical kits or not) as they are not proven or tested from the factory to be compatible. You need to buy a single kit of the exact amount of ram and modules you need/want to avoid any incompatibilities. I see this regularly in my shop. If they are two separate kits and even testing one single module at a time is still erroring out then I would say Ram might not be the issue, it's unlikely that two separate kits are both dead. Memtest86 will also show errors if the CPU is bad, you've replaced the motherboard, etc. With the troubleshooting steps you've taken I think that a likely possibility is the CPU is bad.
It seems the issue might lie with the CPU. AMD produces numerous high-performance processors. Review the Event Viewer logs for any relevant information.
Where did your stats originate? I've worked with a variety of AMD and Intel processors, from older single-core models to the latest Ryzen 5800X. The only unit that failed completely was a $500+ Intel i7-6800K. @level42 You should first tackle memory issues. Bad DRAM can cause frequent crashes, BSODs, unstable booting, and OS errors. My most recent problem involved faulty DRAM during Summer/Fall last year. Do you know a MemoryExpress store nearby? Based on their warranty terms, they’ll handle replacement modules for the first year. I haven’t used their service yet (maybe luck) on my own systems, but I’ve used it for builds I provide to family and friends. At least my local MemoryExpress is performing well.
The report indicates only 8 active CPUs detected, whereas it should display 16 for the 5950X model.
If it's creating a lot of stress, I recommend taking it to a PC repair shop for diagnosis or repair. Building yourself can be risky—most issues are resolved with proper testing, but complex problems may require specialized tools. A shop can check the components separately and replace any faulty parts using your warranty, which might also cover a refund if possible.
I don't suspect that this is the issue, but I'm going to run this through an APC battery backup hence forth, as I'm sure this APC can help "clean" power to the computer. Unfortunately, at the time of purchase, this was the only option I had to acquire a full 128GB of RAM. All full 128GB kits were either sold out, or simply just WAY too expensive (my guess is due to supply shortages still?) I totally get why this "COULD" be a problem, but I'd like to believe that I've ruled this out, since the problems exist with any 1 of the 4 sticks in question. Granted, I'm going to initiate the RMA for the RAM this evening, in hops that G.Skill can help out. I've already gone ahead and returned the AIO Cooler that I bought, someone, somewhere mentioned that the software is prone to cause BSOD's and considering I bought the cooler "used" from Amazon, I didn't want to take any chances. I'm starting the RMA process for the RAM this evening, and plan to get that swapped out. My last resort is to RMA the CPU. I'm open to suggestions for an alternate cooler, I think right now I'm torn between the Corsair H150i, and the Fractal Design Celsius+ S36 Prisma (Because my chassis is by Fractal, and I do like them as a brand/company). I'm open to thoughts an opinions here. As mentioned above, the RAM is getting RMA'd, I'm well past the 15, and 30 day periods with Memory Express, not to mention the closest location to me is an hour drive, one way. Albeit it'd be much easier to swap the RAM in house, it's just not the most feasible option. My concerns however, with the RMA process for the RAM are: A.) Will it be an issue to return 4 sticks, from 2 separate purchases in the same RMA? B.) What are the likely odds that they "find no fault" and simply send me back these plausibly dead sticks? C.) Thoughts and opinions around G.Skill RMA process in general? Do I need to contact them first to troubleshoot before I RMA? Or can I simply just send it to them and hope for the best? Honestly, I'm not sure why this is to be honest, and frankly I don't think I ever noticed this. Unfortunately, I'm between parts right now so further testing is put on hold. Do you happen to know if there's a charge for this service? I imagine so. Would you happen to know what they might charge for this? Either CanadaComputers or MemoryExpress?