Odd crash during startup—possibly faulty processor?
Odd crash during startup—possibly faulty processor?
Hardware includes an i9 13900kf with Z790-p, Wi-Fi, DDR5 Articulation 360 freezer, 2x32 GB NVMe SSD, 1 TB RAM, and a 1200W PSU. The system booted after two weeks but now boots every 5 to 10 seconds—barely functional. Even without BSOD, it shows random errors during tasks like installing GeForce Experience, Windows Office, Valorant, and directX. Storage issues persist; the X game is missing. I've tried a new SSD with a fresh OS, but it didn't help. I suspect Intel 13th/14th Gen CPUs might be affected. I'm worried about the motherboard possibly lacking sufficient power. No spare motherboard to test. Any advice would be appreciated.
You've eliminated the SSD after trying another one. Windows was also ruled out; it functions well on a 12th generation system. How long have you been using the i9 13900kf? Have you ever set the motherboard to default instead of Intel's recommended profile? I'm worried it might be a permanent CPU issue, and no BIOS update can fix it. The upcoming microcode patch should help avoid further problems. To be certain, borrow a friend's machine if you don't have one. If you have a warranty from the reseller, use it. Otherwise, you can return it via RMA—just be ready for a possible hassle, as their process has a bad reputation.
I use i9 13900kf since beginning of last year. Sadly i don't have any 1700 socket user friend, but i will try to find. I don't know what is "intel baseline profile" but in my bios : xmp enabled. Msi cpu boost enabled. REsize-Bar Enabled Secure boot enabled. Cooler type : Watercooler (4096w or something funny like that) And some undervolt settings in intel xtu if i remember ? (it might default i really dont remember) I do have warranty from reseller , issue is warranty issually stupid and they just checks if it "posts" but will do my best. Is there any program to pinpoint eleminate cpu ? like for ram there is memtest86 and for hdd - hdd sentinel for gpu furmark and and mats.
I agree you've identified the CPU correctly. The next step would be to try it in a different environment. Shouldn't the reseller already be aware of the 13th and 14th generation voltage concerns? By now, it should be widely known among PC resellers. If you have a warranty, you should be able to obtain a replacement. Describe the issue and let them know about Intel's CPU problems. Once you secure a new unit, avoid using it immediately. Wait for Intel to release the microcode update—it will likely be a BIOS update. Check the MSI support page for details. After that, update the BIOS and search for an Intel baseline profile or default spec. Then you can proceed with the replacement.
Visit C:\Windows\Minidump to see if any minidump files exist. If present, return to the Windows directory and move the Minidump folder to the Downloads folder (use your desktop if needed). Compress the moved folder and include it in a post. Please adhere strictly to instructions since Windows doesn't allow changes there. For the current Intel issue, the files typically appear as memory dumps.