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Help is urgently required during the holiday season.

Help is urgently required during the holiday season.

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IPuckFenguins
Senior Member
380
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM
#1
After testing various motherboards and power supplies, switch to a different CPU.
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IPuckFenguins
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM #1

After testing various motherboards and power supplies, switch to a different CPU.

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A_Sound
Senior Member
486
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM
#2
That’s probably the first thing that comes to mind, though I don’t have a 1700-powered CPU at home. I’m planning to set it up for him tomorrow as a Christmas gift.
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A_Sound
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM #2

That’s probably the first thing that comes to mind, though I don’t have a 1700-powered CPU at home. I’m planning to set it up for him tomorrow as a Christmas gift.

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Airty1
Junior Member
40
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM
#3
I'm with the same group as NotFakeName regarding this matter. The CPU seems to be the probable cause.
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Airty1
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM #3

I'm with the same group as NotFakeName regarding this matter. The CPU seems to be the probable cause.

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Fluffycakes123
Senior Member
696
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM
#4
Besides swapping the CPU, consider updating the BIOS first. MSI usually requires a newer version, while Gigabyte lists compatibility automatically—updating could help. It seems the issue resolved briefly but then faded. You might also test with a less powerful setup or disconnect the GPU; it should trigger a VGA error, which is acceptable since it follows the CPU. Another idea: power on the system without the M.2 SSD and ensure all connectors are fully seated. If possible, get a compatible CPU from someone who can test it on their hardware.
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Fluffycakes123
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM #4

Besides swapping the CPU, consider updating the BIOS first. MSI usually requires a newer version, while Gigabyte lists compatibility automatically—updating could help. It seems the issue resolved briefly but then faded. You might also test with a less powerful setup or disconnect the GPU; it should trigger a VGA error, which is acceptable since it follows the CPU. Another idea: power on the system without the M.2 SSD and ensure all connectors are fully seated. If possible, get a compatible CPU from someone who can test it on their hardware.

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Nik_Vince
Member
137
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM
#5
It's unusual since I believed CPUs undergo rigorous testing—I hadn't anticipated a fault.
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Nik_Vince
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM #5

It's unusual since I believed CPUs undergo rigorous testing—I hadn't anticipated a fault.

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MattHaan
Member
131
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM
#6
Occasionally it passes QC or QA without obvious problems, yet hidden issues cause it to fail completely. With CPUs, performance drops follow a clear pattern.
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MattHaan
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM #6

Occasionally it passes QC or QA without obvious problems, yet hidden issues cause it to fail completely. With CPUs, performance drops follow a clear pattern.

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faceguydudeman
Junior Member
8
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM
#7
You found a few suggestions you hadn't considered. I've experimented with various power supplies, but I plan to try again tomorrow without a GPU and using one from my own machine. Updating the BIOS isn't something I recommended, though it doesn't seem to cause any issues.
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faceguydudeman
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM #7

You found a few suggestions you hadn't considered. I've experimented with various power supplies, but I plan to try again tomorrow without a GPU and using one from my own machine. Updating the BIOS isn't something I recommended, though it doesn't seem to cause any issues.

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Unknown004
Member
169
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM
#8
This would be my initial attempt, though I think a better option might exist...
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Unknown004
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM #8

This would be my initial attempt, though I think a better option might exist...

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BlueBaery
Member
229
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM
#9
Handled a problem in the last couple of days with another user on a forum about the CPU. It's uncommon but possible. I think it might be related to the CPU, but a simple solution is to use only one RAM stick at a time and check different slots. This isn't necessarily the issue, just a quick test to confirm.
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BlueBaery
12-20-2022, 05:11 PM #9

Handled a problem in the last couple of days with another user on a forum about the CPU. It's uncommon but possible. I think it might be related to the CPU, but a simple solution is to use only one RAM stick at a time and check different slots. This isn't necessarily the issue, just a quick test to confirm.