Most likely reason CPU can't post is a probable issue.
Most likely reason CPU can't post is a probable issue.
On my Gigabyte 970-UD3P with bios FB, I was able to run my FX8350 for several years. After that it wouldn't post. Swapping it with a 6100 worked fine, but the 6100 lacks the processing power needed for Cakewalk by Bandlab and similar tasks. I bought another 970-UD3P board with an additional 8350 installed, replaced the 6100 with that CPU, and still it wouldn't post. I then got another used 8350, but I need some advice on how to proceed logically. I'm using Windows 10.
It seems strange that the 8350s fail to post while the 6100 works. I know the 8350 demands more power than the 6100, but now that I'm in a situation where I have to replace parts, it might be the power supply, motherboard, or something else that's causing the issue. I ran a two-hour Memtest on memory with the 6100 installed and found no errors. All voltage readings from the power supply match what CPUZ, HWMonitor, and OpenHW show as normal.
I have a used, "supposedly OK" 970 UD3P motherboard spare, but replacing the motherboard feels like a hassle I'd rather avoid. Buying a new computer would mean dealing with driver problems and app compatibility on my C: boot drive; I'd have to install it in the new machine and hope for the best. Any suggestions, please?
What power supply unit do you have, including its make and model? Are you connecting an 8-pin connector for the CPU or just a 4-pin? If the PSU is as outdated as the motherboard, I recommend replacing it—they don’t last forever.
Enermax ECO80 EES620AWT matches the age of MB, likely released around 2009, making it about 16 years old. It features an 8-pin CPU connection.
Hmm, when PS become outdated they struggle with more complex operations compared to newer models. When not paired with the 6100, it functions adequately; however, using the 8350 seems problematic.
In case anyone is interested, here is what finally worked. I installed new Thermaltake 750 $95. No post.
I bought a used CPU $53. No post.
I replaced the motherboard with a used Gigabyte 970-UD3P $168, Success! It posted and runs fine.
So the culprit was the MB. Only cost me $316.
I think it would have been a chance to swap out the CPU/Motherboard/RAM and the PSU with something newer. The FX line often struggled with power consumption, and many boards couldn't handle the larger CPUs well.
If it weren't for the reality that I own $45,000 worth of apps, I would have managed to install them on a fresh system with updated hardware and drivers... Moving a complete system backup to new hardware comes with complications I wasn't willing to deal with.