What issues arise in the boot loop after swapping the GPU?
What issues arise in the boot loop after swapping the GPU?
Hello, I'm experiencing some problems with my setup. Here are my details:
Mobo:
Asus B550-F
RAM: G.Skill Trident Z DDR4 16gb x 2
CPU: Ryzen 5 5600x
GPU: RX 6600 XT (this might be the cause?) – I recently switched to the 6600xt, while my previous GPU was an 8GB RX 580.
Drives: one 1tb NVMe (Samsung 980 Pro), two 1tb Samsung SSDs (870 and 860?)
PSU: Corsair RM550x
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I installed this system two years ago during quarantine. I bought a 4GB RX 580 for $300, but once I replaced the old RX 580 with my new RX 6600 XT, everything worked perfectly.
While away for about 30 minutes, I thought my computer was sleeping and tried to wake it, only to find it wasn't responding.
I removed the magnetic top cover, checked the BIOS LEDs, which changed colors in sequence: orange (~3 secs) → red → white (for 5 seconds), then looped back.
I also recorded a video of the LED changes for reference.
I attempted troubleshooting by opening the case, reseating the RAM, connecting the monitor, and using KB+M – everything functioned correctly, so I suspected a RAM issue.
Now I'm back in my room, restarted the PC, connected the monitor, and the same problem occurred again?
I'm unsure what's wrong – the GPU seems fine; it booted up and displayed normally after reseating RAM.
Please don't think this is too scattered – it's 2am, and if you need more details, ask!
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! You might want to consider testing if upgrading your PSU to a higher wattage would improve performance, using one that's dependable, possibly borrowed from a friend or neighbor.
Once I installed my RX 6600xt, it functioned perfectly. Simply replacing the old RX 580 worked seamlessly.
Did you clear all GPU drivers from your system before removing the RX580?
No, haven't run the dupe yet, but I'm working on it now. Also, I'm thinking about upgrading my PSU soon—I might do it again soon. Thanks!
Ddu fixed it! Thank you a lot. I just reinstalled the drivers again; I didn't realize faulty graphics drivers could cause such major issues.
It's happening again, but I think I've identified the cause:
A critical hardware failure has occurred.
Reported by component: Processor Core
Error Source: Machine Check Exception
Error Type: Cache Hierarchy Error
Processor APIC ID: 1
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