occt reports issues on physical cores
occt reports issues on physical cores
I've faced problems where my PC would crash unexpectedly. I checked for issues and think it might be a hardware problem. Testing the CPU and RAM separately showed no errors, but errors appeared on the physical cores during testing. It seems there could be a compatibility issue with either component or both being faulty. There’s no clear way to confirm without further diagnostics.
It would help to verify the RAM using Windows Memory Diagnostic or MemTest86. Consider updating the BIOS on your motherboard as well. Could you provide the exact model of your motherboard? There may be relevant forum discussions or articles about similar problems. Please confirm whether you haven’t altered the CPU/Motherboard/ram in any way, and if there have been any issues you suspect might be causing the problem.
Numerous individuals operate unstable systems without realizing it. Even though stock clocks are widespread, they can remain unreliable if your board isn’t compatible with your RAM. I frequently encounter this issue with various window errors and rush to send back everything. Likely one of the challenges people face comes from working with certain motherboard vendors and their RMA processes.
Motherboard: I discovered this board isn’t great because there are no BIOS updates available. I saved a PC build from Zachs Tech Turf (link to be shared) and assumed everything would work fine. I also believed I applied too much thermal paste on the CPU, but I’m not sure why that happened. After removing the CPU, some paste remained on the pins, which I cleaned off with a toothbrush until it was completely dry. It’s unclear if this caused problems since crashes occurred before I changed the paste. I ran Windows Memory Diagnostic and MemTest86, both reported no issues. I haven’t overclocked or adjusted any settings on the board or RAM. Link for video:
Thermal paste on the pins shouldn't create any issues (it's non-conductive, probably) and memory tests indicate no errors. There could be compatibility problems between the board and CPU, such as insufficient voltage affecting the CPU, which might be resolved in the BIOS or by testing the CPU separately. If possible, try using a different CPU or another system. Otherwise, the problem seems to lie with the CPU itself or the motherboard/CPU connection.
Yes, you can check your CPU and motherboard through various methods like BIOS settings, system information tools, or manufacturer apps.