Tips
Tips
Discarding funds on an unresolved issue is unrealistic. Requesting a replacement for the board is the best approach, ensuring you avoid unnecessary complications. The power settings adjustment may improve CPU performance, though results remain uncertain in FiveM. A CMOS reset could stabilize RAM performance if speed isn't already optimal. If these steps fail, consider replacing the hardware entirely. Honestly, a BIOS update and CMOS reset seem like viable fixes without wasting money.
It seems like the system has a software problem. I’d try resetting the CMOS, update the BIOS, reinstall Windows 10 completely, tweak the power settings, and then run benchmarks to see how it performs. Before and after comparisons will help. Alternatively, you could replace the motherboard if that’s an option—though it might cost a lot. There are many tutorials showing how to perform a CMOS reset like changing a TV remote battery. It should be straightforward.
No solution is documented for a motherboard or an IMC dropping a channel. The focus is identifying which part caused the issue—CPU or board. It’s simpler to test with another CPU, though. In most cases, the motherboard is responsible (notably AsRock has a reputation for this). This is the main information I have regarding the problem. Kindly keep trying to help diagnose it, and let me know what happens. I’m hoping it’s a simple mistake, but I’m not sure.
I plan to reach out to the seller in a few days, take apart my entire PC and rebuild it with fresh thermal paste, possibly replace the motherboard, and then reinstall Windows. I’ll let you know as soon as I’m done and keep you posted.