Issues with games after CPU upgrade New CPU installation causing game crashes Performance problems post-CPU change
Issues with games after CPU upgrade New CPU installation causing game crashes Performance problems post-CPU change
I recently changed my CPU from a Ryzen 5 4500 to a Ryzen 5 5600x and noticed crashes during startup or midgame every few minutes. I've tried various solutions. I upgraded from Windows 10 22H2 to Windows 11 24H2, then downgraded to Windows 11 to 23H2 (current version). Temperatures stayed normal before crashes, around 50-60°C for both GPU and CPU. My PSU is delivering full power. I’m unsure what’s causing the problem—please help me.
Specs: Ryzen 5 5600x B450 Aorus Pro rev 1.0, 32GB DDR4, 2666MHz RAM, Asus Strix GTX 1070 EVGA, 600W PSU.
Have you reinstalled Windows? I’ve seen many updates, upgrades, and downgrades, but it’s best to start from scratch and install a brand new version when replacing a crucial part such as the CPU. Good luck!
I would follow every recommendation WereCat made, since it would be identical to what I would have advised.
I attempted to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 24H2, then to 23H2, but the problems persisted. Every clean installation with Rufus continued to encounter the same issues.
CPU appears to have straight pins. Currently testing my old CPU to check if the new one is the issue; the 5600x seems to be the problem. I've been gaming for about four hours without any crashes. Temperatures were stable around 60 before a crash occurred. I recently received a B550 and it arrived yesterday. I plan to replace the motherboards later to test if that resolves the issue.