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Fixing the BSOD issue

Fixing the BSOD issue

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Chiller9592
Senior Member
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12-16-2021, 09:43 AM
#1
I previously assembled a gaming setup last October using an open loop configuration. The components included a Lian Li O11 Dynamic mini i7-11700K, a GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING OC WATERFORCE WB thermaltake c240, and other parts such as Crucial Ballistix drives and an EVGA Supernova graphics card. The loop was kept under 65°C thanks to liquid cooling. In October of 2021, I encountered a problem where the system couldn’t sustain operation beyond five minutes, triggering a Clock Watchdog Timeout Error. After running memory tests, I found a specific processor core repeatedly failing interrupt responses. Intel contacted them for an advanced RMA, which provided a new chip after about six months. Now I’m experiencing the same issue again. Could the second processor have failed sooner? Is it possible that overheating is accelerating its failure? My cooling setup usually keeps temperatures around 60°C, but it’s running hotter under load. I’m considering replacing the processor or just the RAM, but I’m unsure. As a developer, I’m frustrated by the BSOD and the short lifespan of the system. Thanks for any advice you can offer.
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Chiller9592
12-16-2021, 09:43 AM #1

I previously assembled a gaming setup last October using an open loop configuration. The components included a Lian Li O11 Dynamic mini i7-11700K, a GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3080 GAMING OC WATERFORCE WB thermaltake c240, and other parts such as Crucial Ballistix drives and an EVGA Supernova graphics card. The loop was kept under 65°C thanks to liquid cooling. In October of 2021, I encountered a problem where the system couldn’t sustain operation beyond five minutes, triggering a Clock Watchdog Timeout Error. After running memory tests, I found a specific processor core repeatedly failing interrupt responses. Intel contacted them for an advanced RMA, which provided a new chip after about six months. Now I’m experiencing the same issue again. Could the second processor have failed sooner? Is it possible that overheating is accelerating its failure? My cooling setup usually keeps temperatures around 60°C, but it’s running hotter under load. I’m considering replacing the processor or just the RAM, but I’m unsure. As a developer, I’m frustrated by the BSOD and the short lifespan of the system. Thanks for any advice you can offer.

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DexoLag
Member
128
12-16-2021, 03:40 PM
#2
Have you increased the clock speeds? If two CPUs have stopped working, check the motherboard or power supply unit first while using the original settings. If overclocking is enabled, reset it to default and see if it improves performance.
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DexoLag
12-16-2021, 03:40 PM #2

Have you increased the clock speeds? If two CPUs have stopped working, check the motherboard or power supply unit first while using the original settings. If overclocking is enabled, reset it to default and see if it improves performance.

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CaydenJr
Member
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12-17-2021, 09:58 AM
#3
That's a good idea, I'll try the MOBO next. Hope it resolves the problem. This part seems to be the most bothersome to change.
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CaydenJr
12-17-2021, 09:58 AM #3

That's a good idea, I'll try the MOBO next. Hope it resolves the problem. This part seems to be the most bothersome to change.

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Crazy_Heaven
Posting Freak
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12-17-2021, 11:06 AM
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Sure, I agree. If you're replacing the same stock CPUs each time, it's unlikely they were all affected by the factory issue—more likely overvoltage is the cause. It might sound odd, but consider sending in a return or replacement for the motherboard to investigate further.
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Crazy_Heaven
12-17-2021, 11:06 AM #4

Sure, I agree. If you're replacing the same stock CPUs each time, it's unlikely they were all affected by the factory issue—more likely overvoltage is the cause. It might sound odd, but consider sending in a return or replacement for the motherboard to investigate further.

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Pepekinha
Member
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12-17-2021, 11:34 AM
#5
Roger that, I understand your concern. It seems like the issue might be with the motherboard. Since you've already addressed the power supply by assuming overvoltage, it looks like hardware is likely the next step. As a software person, you're only dealing with hardware when necessary, but I think you should check it out.
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Pepekinha
12-17-2021, 11:34 AM #5

Roger that, I understand your concern. It seems like the issue might be with the motherboard. Since you've already addressed the power supply by assuming overvoltage, it looks like hardware is likely the next step. As a software person, you're only dealing with hardware when necessary, but I think you should check it out.