Is my motherboard dead or my cpu?
Is my motherboard dead or my cpu?
Hey there, I noticed your CPU has been running at 0.8ghz for the past two days while gaming on 5.1ghz. Your build is an i7 7700k with an ASUS Maximus Formula IX water cooler. I didn’t see any problems until now, and I resolved it using a throttle stop tool. What might have triggered this issue from the start? Let’s figure it out. Cheers!
I discovered a comparable CPU for under 400, but is the investment worthwhile?
The switch remains inactive, yet the i7 7700k is available at a low price—could this indicate it's still functional? The throttling issue might resolve the problem.
Throttlestop changes the multiplier in Windows. I’m not sure the motherboard or CPU is malfunctioning, but I think a setting might be wrong. I’ll reset the CMOS and check if it functions normally, then update the BIOS to see if it works again. Consider what a "cheap" CPU for the 7700K is—around $70 to $80.
However, the CPU performs well at 5.1GHz for gaming, matching the 10700K speed, but your CMOS battery is dead and can't be replaced since it's not working. I don't know what to do next.
It's a decent choice, that's what I'd pick. However, the i3 12100F runs about 25% faster and costs around $110 brand new. That's why I believe it shouldn't exceed $70-80. Could you swap the CMOS battery? A CR2032 should work fine, you can find them at a nearby pharmacy for about $1, and the installation should be straightforward.
This means your Windoose is functioning properly. It doesn't indicate any issues with your windoose.
Do you want to confirm if Windows is running in safe mode or if you activated safe boot on your motherboard?