Repair your brick project!
Repair your brick project!
PC Build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qkmbnL — Summary: I acquired and operated this system for roughly three to four months without problems. It handled gaming, study, and multitasking smoothly. Around October, random reboots occurred during games or normal tasks, marked by a WHEA log warning about a processor core error. I attempted various fixes—checked temperatures, verified drives, updated BIOS, reset CMOS, reinstalled drivers, adjusted CPU voltage—but the issue persisted. Recently, at around 11 PM, another crash hit, and even after restarting, the PC failed to reach the BIOS screen. On startup, everything appears functional except for a blank display or unresponsive monitor. I’ve tried flashing the BIOS, changing RAM configurations, and using a thumb drive to update firmware, yet the problem continues. It seems like a hardware fault, possibly related to MOBO, but it could also stem from the CPU or GPU. Anyone with experience facing this situation has any advice or steps they’d recommend? Thanks in advance!
Some errors with rising v-core briefly ease the problem. A cache hierarchy mistake also signals CPU issues. It might help to check for BIOS updates, which could resolve this before ending the warranty on the chipset.
I understand your situation. One of the attempts was to upgrade to the newest BIOS version, which seems like it might require returning the CPU if needed. I plan to check this thread again once it resolves or if the parts I order or receive in Italy take a couple of weeks. Could you know if the problem might come from the motherboard not delivering correct voltage even though it’s set manually? That would be unusual but worth investigating, especially since the CPU could eventually burn up. I’m trying to learn more so I can see how the new CPU might affect things if the same issues continue.
Without extra equipment available for testing, the outcome is uncertain. A power supply unit could potentially damage a motherboard and CPU, though it usually doesn’t survive that long. On this forum, someone asked about issues with Ryzen random shutdowns and restarts. With access to hardware like PSUs and graphics cards for testing, memory problems were also present. The problem seemed ongoing. I attempted various solutions but didn’t succeed. Error 41 indicates a sudden power loss; some reports mention memory or CPU cache errors that aren’t fixable. These two issues appear to be the main reasons processors might need warranty service in AMD Ryzen models from the third generation onward, especially with newer manufacturing processes. I’m aware there were silent BIOS updates for the fourth-gen chips, which newer boards will include.
When I receive the chip and perform testing, I'll indicate my response as the optimal choice if the problem gets resolved.