The issue with my motherboard overheating needs attention.
The issue with my motherboard overheating needs attention.
I have an ASUS M5A78L-M LE/USB3 board with an AMD FX-8350 chipset. I attempted to increase my CPU's speed from 4.00Ghz to 4.2Ghz. Following that, I performed a stress test and the CPU stabilized at a constant 4.0Ghz, but it consistently stayed around 55°C for several minutes before a blue screen appeared and the system restarted. After resetting the BIOS, the CPU returned to 4.0Ghz. In another stress test, the motherboard temperature rose steadily to about 60°C, then climbed to 65°C within 15 seconds, causing the CPU clock speed to drop to 1.5-1.7Ghz and ending the test. What might be the issue?
I believe it's a good idea to replace your FX-8350 rig.
It’s nearly outdated for modern gaming.
Its single-thread performance is weak, with a passmark of 1565.
The r3-3100 would offer better performance with a rating of 2442.
I’m unsure about purchasing an older B450 motherboard.
You’ll need DDR4 RAM.
A 2 x 8GB package will cost around $50 for 2666 MHz.
Ryzen relies heavily on fast RAM, so aim for something more recent.
Think about using a current-generation Intel processor instead.
The $110 intel i3-10100 could provide a better gaming upgrade with...
It makes sense that the MB lacks cooling for the weak VRM, so don't try to push 8350 on it. It's simply not a good idea.
The issue lies with your gear. Affordable AM3+ boards are known to struggle with 125W CPUs, often causing them to perform poorly at their default settings. Many will have trouble running them normally, and other boards may stop working before they're done. You're likely stressing the VRMs beyond their limits. Unless you're using outdated hardware for a casual overclock, it's best to abandon the attempt and accept that stock configurations are safe.