Is exchanging identical CPU and RAM a safe way to diagnose issues?

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Is exchanging identical CPU and RAM a safe way to diagnose issues?

Is exchanging identical CPU and RAM a safe way to diagnose issues?

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RavenExplorer
Junior Member

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03-26-2020, 01:01 PM

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Hello everyone, my friend and I have pretty much the same setup except for the motherboard. 3800x, EVGA 3080s, Trident Z ram. I chose a X570 mobo while he went with a B550. Their systems are about four years old and seem to have stopped working altogether. The ASUS mobo error code indicated a CPU problem. We’re thinking about swapping his CPU into my rig and then his RAM into mine, then switching back. I’m not sure if this is safe because I don’t know the exact cause, and it’s possible the issue was with the mobo itself. If you’re unsure, it might be better to avoid handling the parts. Thanks!

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RavenExplorer

03-26-2020, 01:01 PM #1

Hello everyone, my friend and I have pretty much the same setup except for the motherboard. 3800x, EVGA 3080s, Trident Z ram. I chose a X570 mobo while he went with a B550. Their systems are about four years old and seem to have stopped working altogether. The ASUS mobo error code indicated a CPU problem. We’re thinking about swapping his CPU into my rig and then his RAM into mine, then switching back. I’m not sure if this is safe because I don’t know the exact cause, and it’s possible the issue was with the mobo itself. If you’re unsure, it might be better to avoid handling the parts. Thanks!

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Slimey9000
Member

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03-31-2020, 02:27 PM

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Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
No worries at all. Just swap the CPU onto your board and check if the problem continues. If it persists, the CPU is likely the cause (based on logical reasoning).
Regarding your friend's B550 motherboard, could you confirm the exact make and model? If it includes a BIOS flashback button, consider trying to re-flash the BIOS to see if it restores the system.
Also, please note the specifications of your PSU.
The thread has been moved from the CPUs section to the Systems section.

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Slimey9000

03-31-2020, 02:27 PM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
No worries at all. Just swap the CPU onto your board and check if the problem continues. If it persists, the CPU is likely the cause (based on logical reasoning).
Regarding your friend's B550 motherboard, could you confirm the exact make and model? If it includes a BIOS flashback button, consider trying to re-flash the BIOS to see if it restores the system.
Also, please note the specifications of your PSU.
The thread has been moved from the CPUs section to the Systems section.

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Elexctroz
Member

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03-31-2020, 05:31 PM

#3

Thank you for the feedback! We'll proceed with the hardware swap plan.
Both of us own the Corsair RM850, which currently runs the ASUS Strix B550-F. It hasn't been updated to its BIOS in a while—likely three years.

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Elexctroz

03-31-2020, 05:31 PM #3

Thank you for the feedback! We'll proceed with the hardware swap plan.
Both of us own the Corsair RM850, which currently runs the ASUS Strix B550-F. It hasn't been updated to its BIOS in a while—likely three years.

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Demonsss91
Posting Freak

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04-01-2020, 12:27 AM

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He owns an ASUS Strix B550-F and hasn't refreshed his BIOS in a while (likely three years). The setup seems different, but the core idea remains the same.

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Demonsss91

04-01-2020, 12:27 AM #4

He owns an ASUS Strix B550-F and hasn't refreshed his BIOS in a while (likely three years). The setup seems different, but the core idea remains the same.