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If you have already updated BIOS, contact Gigabyte support to check for assistance.
Currently, it seems to be indicating something similar.
Quick question: How dependable is Intel's Processor Diagnostic? Does it actually detect CPU faults or just offer a false sense of security?
Mrwaynehall:
Vapour suggests checking BIOS updates and contacting Gigabyte support for assistance.
It seems they are likely correct.
Quick clarification:
Intel's Processor Diagnostic is a useful tool, but in your situation it probably won't detect a real CPU fault—it might just give a false sense of security.
Don’t take advice from Gigabyte regarding overclocking support.
They’re a good diagnostic tool, though.
A few tips: Make sure your machine is clean and all fans are functioning properly.
Have you attempted to fully disable the overclock before testing?
If so, proceed gradually back to your previous settings, run tests, and identify where the failure occurs.
Let us know the results.
Rogue Leader:
mrwaynehall :
vapour :
If you've already updated the BIOS, reach out to Gigabyte support to check if they can assist.
That's what I see.
Quick question:
Intel's Processor Diagnostic.
How trustworthy is it? Does it actually detect a fault in the CPU or is it just a security measure that might show false positives?
Don't take his word for it—Gigabyte won't help you overclock your CPU.
Intel Processor Diagnostic is a solid tool, but in your situation I'm skeptical about it being a real processor issue, which is rare.
A few points to consider. First, is your machine clean of dust and debris? Are the fans running properly?
Next, have you attempted to fully disable the overclock and see if problems arise?
After that, gradually return to your previous overclock setting (slowly), perform tests, and identify where the failure occurs. Please let us know.
Clean and free from dust.
Excellent airflow and brand-new fans—all of them.
I've tried removing the overclock completely and running with stock settings. It remains unstable even without overclocking.
The RAM is functioning correctly in another system and on my work machine.
A new motherboard was installed just three hours ago, performing exactly the same tasks as the Gigabyte board. New thermal paste applied.
I've used a new motherboard (Asus-B85m-G R2.0) with the latest BIOS and stock configurations. I don't know if it's the best board available, but I wanted to test a few things.
Even in BIOS mode, on the new motherboard, it would freeze inside the BIOS.
I'm quite knowledgeable about hardware, coming from the trade. After a week of this, I decided to connect with others.
With the new motherboard, I even removed the video card entirely—it had no overclock and still froze in BIOS settings.
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For testing purposes, I also tried booting in power-saving mode within the new BIOS; it wouldn't even start Windows. It would display the Windows 7 splash screen every time.
In 'normal' mode, it's a 50/50 chance of freezing in BIOS or on the splash screen.
When using Asus' 'high performance mode,' which runs at 1.35 VCORE and hits 4.5 GHz, it loads into BIOS without crashing.
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But it becomes unstable quickly under load.
And I can't replicate this outside of the time window.
Sometimes it's stable enough to load into something, but freezes.
Just idling at 40°C? Nice.
Give it a try with a heavier workload like a game. It will freeze. But it could have done so for hours or minutes until then.