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R7 9700x problems

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SinGor
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05-07-2021, 02:40 AM
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You've upgraded to a Ryzen 7 9700X after a previous CPU failure on your older system. Your setup includes kpx thermal paste, a Corsair water block, two 360 radiators, and you're experiencing minimal issues aside from occasional bugs. After reinstalling Windows 11 for a clean installation, your PC now consistently reaches 95°C during gaming, up from a previous maximum of 50°C before the reset. You've already experimented with undervolting, but it still pushes CPU speeds to a maximum of 3800MHz even at lower voltages. The problem persists despite changing thermal paste and switching to a PTM sheet. You're considering replacing your motherboard and the Gigabyte chip due to your familiarity with MSI BIOS. If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated. P.S. I also tried a different thermal paste, but the issue remains unchanged.
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SinGor
05-07-2021, 02:40 AM #1

You've upgraded to a Ryzen 7 9700X after a previous CPU failure on your older system. Your setup includes kpx thermal paste, a Corsair water block, two 360 radiators, and you're experiencing minimal issues aside from occasional bugs. After reinstalling Windows 11 for a clean installation, your PC now consistently reaches 95°C during gaming, up from a previous maximum of 50°C before the reset. You've already experimented with undervolting, but it still pushes CPU speeds to a maximum of 3800MHz even at lower voltages. The problem persists despite changing thermal paste and switching to a PTM sheet. You're considering replacing your motherboard and the Gigabyte chip due to your familiarity with MSI BIOS. If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated. P.S. I also tried a different thermal paste, but the issue remains unchanged.

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xCrusherYT
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05-07-2021, 05:40 AM
#2
I recall some motherboards experiencing problems with Ryzen 9000 series, though this mainly affected high-power models such as 9900X, 9950X and X3D variants. It might be helpful to search online if you find useful information. Regarding thermal management, a 360 AIO unit should easily handle a 9700X processor. This chip has a TDP of just 65W, and even a standard AMD cooler like the Wraith Stealth provides sufficient cooling. Have you verified if the AIO pump is operating? If you don’t see liquid circulation, check the tubes near the CPU block—one side should be noticeably hotter if the pump is functioning properly. If the pump is active but temperatures remain high at 95°C, it could indicate a faulty temperature sensor or excessive power draw from the CPU. Before reaching out to the motherboard manufacturer, consider clearing the CMOS memory to rule out overclocking issues. If the problem persists, contact Gigabyte for an RMA unless they can resolve the issue. Good luck!
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xCrusherYT
05-07-2021, 05:40 AM #2

I recall some motherboards experiencing problems with Ryzen 9000 series, though this mainly affected high-power models such as 9900X, 9950X and X3D variants. It might be helpful to search online if you find useful information. Regarding thermal management, a 360 AIO unit should easily handle a 9700X processor. This chip has a TDP of just 65W, and even a standard AMD cooler like the Wraith Stealth provides sufficient cooling. Have you verified if the AIO pump is operating? If you don’t see liquid circulation, check the tubes near the CPU block—one side should be noticeably hotter if the pump is functioning properly. If the pump is active but temperatures remain high at 95°C, it could indicate a faulty temperature sensor or excessive power draw from the CPU. Before reaching out to the motherboard manufacturer, consider clearing the CMOS memory to rule out overclocking issues. If the problem persists, contact Gigabyte for an RMA unless they can resolve the issue. Good luck!

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CheezyNoah
Junior Member
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05-07-2021, 01:13 PM
#3
Thanks for the update. You're using two 360 rads with a new pump/distro setup—pump works well, GPU stays stable, and temps stay under 40°C during load. Your friend in cybersecurity noticed driver issues after a reset, so you reinstalled fresh drivers. It improved things somewhat, but performance hasn't reached the levels it was before the reset.
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CheezyNoah
05-07-2021, 01:13 PM #3

Thanks for the update. You're using two 360 rads with a new pump/distro setup—pump works well, GPU stays stable, and temps stay under 40°C during load. Your friend in cybersecurity noticed driver issues after a reset, so you reinstalled fresh drivers. It improved things somewhat, but performance hasn't reached the levels it was before the reset.

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FuzzyMug
Senior Member
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05-09-2021, 12:08 PM
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That's really good. But did you check with your fingers ? It's a simple and easy test. It only requires removing the side panel. I agree a driver can be the culprit. it is hard to pinpoint that cause unless you can use many different versions. Good luck !
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FuzzyMug
05-09-2021, 12:08 PM #4

That's really good. But did you check with your fingers ? It's a simple and easy test. It only requires removing the side panel. I agree a driver can be the culprit. it is hard to pinpoint that cause unless you can use many different versions. Good luck !