Fix issues with AdviceHelp for my latest setup
Fix issues with AdviceHelp for my latest setup
Hello! I recently assembled my first PC (previously I had one ready-made) and soon encountered some difficulties. Could you assist in identifying the probable problem? Apologies for the lengthy message; I aim to share as much useful information as possible and don’t want to be irrelevant. Please check if this is in the appropriate section. See my signature for my specifications.
In brief:
I can start up, but the CPU cooler produces a noticeable noise, and the motherboard displays a red CPU indicator during boot. The CPU temperature appears stable, though it fluctuates slightly. Additionally, the PSU fan operates at high speed and continues running even after the PC is powered off for about a minute.
More details:
Initially, I accessed BIOS and all components appeared correctly, with CPU temperatures staying between 39-40°C. Everything seemed normal. After installing Windows 11 and updating the BIOS to the latest non-beta version, I adjusted memory timings from 4800 to 6000. Upon restarting, the system became louder, with fans spinning rapidly and loudly. I attempted to modify the fan settings but had no success. Eventually, after a roughly ten-minute wait, I encountered a blue screen of death in Windows. I powered off the PC by pressing the power button and waited before entering BIOS to attempt resetting RAM timings, though this failed due to freezing.
At that stage, I suspected issues with the RAM timings, BIOS version, or drivers. I resolved it by flashing the BIOS to the latest beta and restarting Windows. This resolved the problem, allowing me to boot normally without crashes. Since then, I haven’t updated any drivers. A benchmark test confirmed the GPU wasn’t the issue. However, the red CPU light on the motherboard blinks during startup, and the CPU temperature spikes rapidly during tasks like program installation—though it doesn’t reach extreme heat. The continuous PSU spinning is also concerning.
Possible causes:
- The thermal paste from the air cooler may have degraded, causing uneven spreading. Removing and reapplying paste could help.
- The PSU might be malfunctioning, possibly due to loose or failing components.
- There could be a RAM issue; although it’s not AMD Expo RAM, any defects might cause instability.
- Other factors are also worth considering.
Please let me know if this helps or if you need further clarification.
This might simply be your issue, and I’m saying this based on experience.
At the beginning of the year, I set up a 7600x system using a B650 with XMP DDR5 5,200MHz RAM. Initially, I managed to turn on XPM, then updated the BIOS (since the motherboard ran the first version), but I faced various boot problems and couldn’t activate XMP without getting stuck in a loop. Even when XMP was off, I couldn’t perform restarts; it would freeze with a black screen and require a forced shutdown. The original BIOS was no longer available for download, so I waited for the next release, which still had the same problems.
Later, I purchased some AMD EXPO DDR5 6000 CL30 RAM, and all my issues disappeared—it was a costly learning process.
Thank you. This didn't resolve the issue. I also observed that the yellow DRAM indicator lights up together with the red CPU light. It starts to turn white before launching into Windows.
Minor adjustment made:
I took out the CPU cooler and saw a bit of thermal paste on the side of the CPU, though none reached the green section. Probably just uneven application. I’ll apply fresh paste using the pea-sized dot in the center this time, replacing the Xs and dots. Also, I’m placing an order for AMP EXPO RAM tomorrow to have some confidence, it came at a reasonable price.
We’ll find out if this was the only issue.