Once reliably stable, now experiencing instability (i7-3820 4.5 GHz)
Once reliably stable, now experiencing instability (i7-3820 4.5 GHz)
System details are as follows: Intel i7-3820 with Noctua NH-D15 cooler, ASUS Sabertooth X79 motherboard. RAM is a 32 GB Corsair Dom. Plat. model rated at 2133 MHz, with serial numbers 9-11-31. Power supply is Corsair AX 760. Storage includes a 1TB Samsung 850 Pro drive and a 2TB HDD paired with an SSD for caching. The GPU is Titanium Black, and the audio card is ASUS Essence STX 2. I’ve been overclocking this system to around 4.5 for about four years. Recently, I began encountering BSODs. Initially, I thought it was a RAM issue because I had recently changed from auto-voltage to a manually set 1.65 as shown on the modules. Now I suspect the CPU might be the cause. Below are the test results I’ve recorded. If anyone has insights, I’d appreciate your guidance.
You received a four-year break from your overclocked setup; both the CPU and motherboard VRMs needed more effort. Determining which one—or both—is the problem would require swapping components. Is this worth the effort?
You received a four-year delay; both the CPU and motherboard VRMs needed more effort. To determine which caused the problem, you'd have to replace components. Is it worth it?
Sorry for the lengthy wait—I didn’t even notice you replied, and my CPU failed completely recently, so I agree: I should have replaced them myself (I did).