Issue began with excessive CPU temperature.
Issue began with excessive CPU temperature.
This setup seems unusual. The system has been experiencing overheating issues, particularly with the CPU during startup. After installing a new 1000W PSU and replacing the original one, the machine stopped responding. Several attempts were made to resolve the problem, including changing RAM modules, updating BIOS, and testing different motherboard configurations. Despite these efforts, the system remained unresponsive, and it eventually failed to boot. It appears there may be underlying hardware or power supply concerns that need further investigation.
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Discussing your cooling setup? You didn’t mention the case details.
17 14700k Raptorlake
Processor temperature control? Please share the model and make of your case.
32Gb DDR5 cl30
Do you have a link to the RAM kit you’re using?
Platinum 1000W PS
The listed power rating is the advertised figure—could you clarify the exact model, age, and manufacturer of your system?
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A fresh Platinum PS arrived, and surprisingly, it failed to power on.
Reverting to the original 1000W unit would be best unless the GPU remains powered via cable.
It’s wise to note both the case brand and model for context.
MB was installed last year, and the BIOS has been updated to the latest version.
For clarity, please specify the current BIOS version on your motherboard.
During startup, the CPU quickly reached 60°C (140°F) within a few seconds, then settled at 90°C, followed by a brief spike to 97°C (206°F). It shut down immediately as it approached this temperature.
If you’re using an AIO, it’s possible cavitation in the pump block is causing excessive heat buildup.
The new CPU was installed, and a dedicated water block with self-contained cooling was added.
You’re working with an AIO—check the pump block for any signs of damage or leaks.
I’ll be arriving with another PS tomorrow as everything is currently powered down.
Consider borrowing or borrowing a well-built 850W unit from someone nearby to test if the problem persists.
To date the system hasn't been updated on Windows since the overheating began. Updates have only been made to the BIOS. The CPU is no longer overheating thanks to the new water cooler.
Corsair Vengeance 2x16Gb
https://www.corsair.com/ww/en/p/mem...ht...akpu31YjI7
Hydro PTM PRO 1000w PS
https://www.ple.com.au/products/660774/f...odular-psu
The PC was upgraded in November 2024. The processor changed from i3 to i7, and the memory type switched from ASUS B660M to Giga Z790 Eagle AX. A Corsair DDR5 32Gb kit was installed as the memory was updated from DDR4 to 5. New 100W PS added. Two fresh 2TB M.2 drives were inserted, with one 1TB M.2 used for booting the operating system. The BIOS was updated to F3 to address voltage concerns affecting the 14th generation chips.
The new motherboard socket fits perfectly (Z760M). It’s 7am for me in Australia, and I’ve divided my AMD gaming rig, removed the PS (Gigabyte UD850GM), and restarted the PC without any change. The GPU is fully operational, and the error code is 5 beeps. Disconnecting the power cable to the GPU causes it to boot into BIOS, but removing the GPU also results in BIOS access. I’m considering swapping my son’s rig from i7 to i3 and checking if that affects performance.
Recent bios updates have been released to resolve 14th gen problems.
https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobi...-V...-p/1686948
Verify your current bios version.
Notably, default configurations have been corrected.
Examine the adjustments each level provides.
If you can access the bios menu, search for settings that could have unintentionally boosted your CPU.
Apply optimized profiles, such as those tailored for Intel power limits.
Consider configurations that cap energy consumption according to Intel standards.
Your reported issues point to a failing cooler.
What is the model and year of your AIO cooler?
Is it a recent purchase?
What is the design of your case?
Does it offer sufficient airflow to direct cooling air to the radiator?
Is there adequate airflow to the radiator?
A basic twin tower air cooler, such as the thermalright peerless assassin, should suffice even at high temperatures.
Temperature concerns are not related to the power supply unit; however, the three-year warranty does not reflect strong durability.
Ten or twelve years is acceptable.
Thanks, I didn't remember my gaming rig being used as a temporary donor.
New AIO cooler
https://www.scorptec.com.au/product...12...ZgQAvD_BwE
Case
https://www.ple.com.au/products/652297/l...case-white
At the beginning I loaded the default settings, but haven't done that on this new machine yet. I'll do it soon when back home.
All items are brand new.
I just read about the latest Intel update. The only thing consistent is the I7 and DDR5 chips. Neither have spares, but I'm planning to try the i3 ones since I have some spare.
I encountered an issue where the telemetry comptelruner.exe was constantly using high CPU. After downloading the lasso process, it would terminate the process repeatedly, preventing it from running. Now, using a dual processor with 4GB RAM on my laptop seems to work better.
Tried using two different I3 processors and got the same outcome. Errored out after 5 beeps once the GPU was disconnected, switched to a 4060 instead of 4070 Ti, and BIOS defaults were set. Still no variation. Someone is bringing in a spare DDR5 kit and another PS just in time.
It seems you couldn't reach BOOT only POST BIOS. The I7 14700K never reached full usage, only the temperature spiked.
I encountered issues with the noise fan on my i7 32GB RAM laptop. Some solutions I found online suggested checking the maximum CPU usage in power settings, which helped reduce noise but occasionally caused performance drops.
Well, everything came together finally. The power cable between the PSU and GPU was giving low voltage to the card, and the main CPU power lead had a slight issue—just a bit higher resistance than the rest. When I checked the CPU, it was reading 0.6 volts right after connecting everything. After removing the GPU power connection, the CPU voltage jumped to 0.9. I swapped the PSU for a new Platinum 1050w model and got the same outcome. After replacing the CPU and all other power connections, the system booted up successfully. During stress tests, the CPU temperature stayed under 82°C during Cinebench R23, only briefly spiking to about 10 seconds at full speed. The bench tests lasted two days with no failures, though I did notice a few odd Windows system errors—probably just normal Windows quirks. Now the CPU is consistently below 75°C. I also tried using different power leads on another machine, and it performed well for two days in my high-end AMD gaming rig.