I'm on the ground dropping bombs. I've got three beers, and I'm about to pour one into my shelter.
I'm on the ground dropping bombs. I've got three beers, and I'm about to pour one into my shelter.
it seems the CPU wasn’t perfectly flat—maybe add a contact frame. The locking frame feels a bit too snug.
It's typical with LGA1700 frames, especially when CPU temps rise. A 1x900k can really affect performance. You shouldn't void the warranty by just removing the clamp screws and putting on the contact frame. Try a quick search or watch a few videos to confirm. It usually doesn’t require special torque—just ensure all four screws are secure. If the board fails, you can swap the CPU clamp easily. Also, incorrect CPU placement can lead to similar issues.
Watch this video. From 1:00 to 1:30 you observe the issue stemming from the poor ILM architecture. The problem only became apparent when they moved to a rectangular CPU, where the central clamping mechanism could now deform the chip because the longer side lacked the same rigidity as the previous square package.
I noticed you securing it now. It makes sense how it might want to move. I bought a clamping frame from Amazon and plan to install it tomorrow once it arrives. I’ll also relocate my M.2 card away from the shared PCIe 5 port to avoid conflicts. Regarding your PSU, a 1000W modular unit with a 16-pin connector seems adequate. You have a 1200W model but no 16-pin one—considering possible power demands, it should be fine. I’m confident the GPU and chip won’t exceed the limit, though I’m checking to be safe. Other adjustments might be worth reviewing too.