Issues with CPU stability HELP!!!
Issues with CPU stability HELP!!!
I just completed an Intel xtu benchmark and my average is around 800. It doesn’t really matter if I run my CPU at the basic 4.0ghz or overclocked to 4.6; the results remain consistent. The temperature looks excessively high for the workload, with jumps from 34% to 60%, then 20%, and finally 90%. Despite this, gaming benchmarks, Intel diagnostics, burn tests, Aida64, and even stress tests on the xtu software all show normal performance—temperatures never exceed around 70°C. So the hardware appears to be functioning properly.
I overclocked to 4.7 and have been using it for months without issues. The only change was adding a new MSI 1060 GTX 6GB, but most benchmarks improved while CPU temps and readings stayed stable. It worked well until recently, when I noticed constant fluctuations that made performance unpredictable.
I considered the possibility of damage, leaving it running for over a day without issues, but it still renders fine. However, something feels off—my system is choppy, loading takes too long, and it’s almost unusable. The graphics card is reporting power in, possibly from the PSU or motherboard.
I followed the advice given by the technician on the phone: disabling all startup processes and running every Windows diagnostic I could. I also ran various antivirus programs to check for malware. Despite these efforts, I’m completely confused.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Chris Franklin
It seems Resource Monitor indicates the CPU is under load when it jumps. I recommend checking if disabling PCI Express Link State Power Management in Advanced Power Settings resolves the issue. Let me know if it works and we can proceed. Also, consider running a LatencyMon test and share the results here: http://www.resplendence.com/latencymon.
It appears Resource Monitor indicates the CPU is under heavy load when it jumps. I recommend checking if disabling PCI Express Link State Power Management in Advanced Power Settings resolves the issue. Let me know if it works and we can proceed.
It seems you're dealing with several troubleshooting steps already. What does the Resource Monitor indicate is responsible for the CPU load when it reports jumps? I'm going to try adjusting the settings by disabling PCI Express Link State Power Management in the Advanced Power Settings. Let me know if this helps, and we'll proceed from there.
Please also run a test with LatencyMon and share the results here: http://www.resplendence.com/latencymon (just in case it's related to a driver issue).
Sorry for the long wait—I had email updates turned off! Thanks a lot!
It hasn't been too severe lately. Do you have any experience with graphics cards and rendering? I've posted another question that might need your help if you look into it.
Thanks a lot—I'll take care of those tasks today.