weird cpu
weird cpu
Hello, I just received an ASUS P7H55 board with an i5-670 processor. After installing RAM in 2x2 1333MHz, I tried to install Windows on a Samsung 860 EVO SSD. The boot process was unusual—very slow, DRAM LED stayed on for too long, and everything felt sluggish. Eventually, I managed to start the Windows installation, but during file preparation I encountered a freeze at 3%. I found many solutions online, but nothing resolved the issue. Later, I discovered something new that might help. My PC was slow only at times, sometimes it worked fine. When I tried to enter BIOS, I couldn’t use the keyboard. I suspect a memory problem or possibly a faulty CPU. I disassembled the board, checked the pins, and noticed some dirt on one pin. I attempted to clean it with Screwdriver Divider, but it didn’t help. The pins look normal now. Is this a faulty CPU?
It seems this setup is quite outdated. Have you looked for any signs of damage, such as bent pins or a missing capacitor? Changing to a single RAM module could also make a difference.
One pin is slightly off by a quarter of a millimeter, but I’m not sure that’s the main issue. I don’t believe it would function properly without a capacitor, though I can’t see why.
The signs are quite alike to what I've had before with a faulty motherboard, though it might be due to either software or physical issues. Changing the BIOS settings could possibly resolve the problem, but it carries some risk, so consider keeping it as a backup option.
It's possible the CPU might be the issue. You could test on a different machine, though it's unlikely you'd have access to the hardware. Would you consider using another RAM module?
This sounds like a plausible method in the context of the 2020s.