Problem with Ryzen 9 5950x (related to another discussion)
Problem with Ryzen 9 5950x (related to another discussion)
You're dealing with an issue that suggests the 5950x setup might be incorrect. It seems like repeated troubleshooting leads you to suspect a faulty configuration. To properly configure the 5950x in a new system, you'll need to verify its settings and ensure everything aligns correctly. If you want more details, check the documentation or reach out to support for guidance on resolving sudden reboots.
I’m gradually realizing the problem might stem from the default BIOS configurations on the x570 MGP gaming plus MSI board. The 5950X tends to overclock certain cores above 5GHz, pushing voltage past 1.48 volts—details visible in hwmonitor. Since everything is set by default and game mode isn’t enabled, I’m unsure why the voltage spikes. I changed the ratio to 34 (auto was default) and now the chip caps all cores at 3.4GHz. Let’s check if this resolves the sudden reboots. If it works, it’s a good sign from AMD.
Turn off PBO so it doesn’t cause excessive boosting when performance appears stable. I recommend checking the PSU first—usually it’s a power supply problem if the system crashes heavily under stress.
The issue isn’t completely out of the question, but we just made a change today. Disabling PBO is a common setting, and it’s likely enabled by default for safety or compatibility reasons. You can find this option in the device settings—usually under system or power management. Check your device’s manual or the manufacturer’s website for exact steps. Since you have five days left, you can replace it with Newegg before needing to use the warranty.
It provides performance improvements that many users take advantage of. Not very comfortable with MSI BIOS, possibly in CPU configurations. Also, given the 5950x and 3080, I might have chosen an 850W just because I tend to overbuild. Moreover, the strange crashing pattern suggests checking RAM as well. Lastly, "high frequency" Vengeance and Ryzen can exhibit unusual behavior.
Sure, the 750-watt power supply was upgraded to a 1000-watt one today to resolve the issue. The RAM is also solid—it had been used on an older system for over a year without any problems, and the new RAM set up there has already fixed a previous fault. I plan to check the PBO settings in my BIOS tomorrow. Additionally, I’ll run tests with CPU clocks limited to 3.4 GHz and a ratio of 34. If crashes persist within five days, I’ll consider getting the board and CPU from Newegg again.
It's probably the Mobo chips that see fewer issues, while CPUs tend to have a higher occurrence rate than motherboards. Keep updating BIOS soon because these are new platforms.
It's listed in the newest BIOS updates, but I've experienced reboot issues with the previous three models. The board I purchased from Newegg came in an open box with a significant amount of sticky residue on the back—uncertain if that's typical or a problem.
I removed any leftover debris from the rear if needed. This seems to indicate a potential problem. When I purchased my board from Newegg during assembly, it didn’t have any residue.