I believe the CPU has affected your RAM.
I believe the CPU has affected your RAM.
Hello everyone, I recently assembled a desktop with these specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X ASRock X570 PG Velocita 64GB, PNY Technologies, Inc. 16GF2X08QFHH36-135-K GeForce RTX 3060 TOSHIBA THNSNH256G8NT (256 GB), Aerocool Mirage L360, Aerocool LUX 1000W PSU 80 PLUS GOLD. It operated smoothly for about two weeks before I began experiencing random BSODs even when idle. While using Linux Ubuntu most of the time, crashes were infrequent. After a month, I ran Memtest86 and left it running overnight. Upon waking, the PC was off, and booting triggered a "0d" DRAM error—indicating a missing memory stick. Replacing it resolved the issue immediately. A month later, strange behavior resumed, featuring screen freezes and unexpected reboots without BSODs. After checking, the problem stemmed from the CPU, which had previously worked perfectly after the replacement. I’m uncertain whether the motherboard is degrading components over time or if the CPU itself was affected. Should I consider swapping the motherboard for safety?
It seems the issue lies in your PC's power supply unit. It’s disappointing that a critical component like the CPU failed here. Upgrading to a reliable PSU is essential. Choose an A or B tier model with 650W or higher capacity would work well. Suggested options include MSI MGP, Enermax Revolution D.F., or Corsair RM(X).
During earlier tests, I encountered a "0d" error even though the RAM module was in good condition. Reusing the same stick in the same slot didn’t cause problems. It’s interesting to consider if the motherboard could prevent the PSU from damaging components and shift the fault to the motherboard itself. Should I replace the motherboard now, especially since it seems to have been stressed by the PSU?
Was the issue really serious enough to risk permanent harm to parts? Should I consider swapping out the motherboard now because the PSU had been overused?
p.s: I kept my desktop active for about three days after swapping the CPU this Saturday, wondering if it caused any issues
It's improbable, usually it's just instability. Mobo should be okay.
I'm not sure about that PSU, so it's hard to pinpoint the issue. However, in an old PC from a long time ago, I had a poor Mercury PSU that was terrible at handling components and likely had serious problems beyond just ripple issues. I hope you can send back the CPU without revealing what happened.