Yes, this CPU is related to your system.
Yes, this CPU is related to your system.
I experienced a failing CPU that would cause the PC to restart. Memtest86 on stock clock detected errors during the first run, so I swapped it out. After replacement, restarts stopped but occasional brief freezes (about 0.1 to 0.5 seconds) appeared during games. These freezes disappeared once the new CPU was installed, though they reappeared after about two months. Memtest86 results showed errors on XMP runs—around six in the first two attempts, then only one error in the third pass and again in the fourth. My concern is whether the CPU itself is faulty or if the RAM might be the issue, especially since errors decreased once the stock clock was used.
It could also be the residual imprints of your motherboard. Certain ones simply struggle with high-frequency performance.
Verify temperature readings; Hwinfo in sensor mode must display all known information.
talking about that, it idles around 49-55 and sometimes jumps to 60. It's a Ryzen 5 3600X and I'm in a very hot place. I attempted to install a fan instead of the side panel, but the temperature still drops under full load. Could temperature affect errors in memtest86? I was using the original thermal paste with the stock cooler, but even after swapping it, the temps stayed the same. In my country, temperatures range from 40 to 30°C.
That means the traces refer to the recorded signals or patterns, indicating how data was captured.
Notice that every memory path from the slot to the CPU is the same, yet some paths are more consistent than others. If the link between the slot and CPU socket isn't secure enough, is too long, or has high resistance, it reduces the chance of achieving faster speeds without issues
An intriguing idea with some validity. Using multi-layer PCBs and thicker traces works well. Unfortunately, we lack a clear understanding of the system in question. We only know it handles 3600X and tested various components.
Confirmed, here are the details:
Motherboard: MSI B450 Mortar
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600X
RAM: ADATA XPG SPECTRIX D60G 16GB (2x8) @ 3600 MHz DDR4 RGB
GPU: MSI Gaming X 2060 SUPER
Power Supply: Thermaltake ToughPower GX1 700W Gold