You're experiencing new issues and random crashes; let's try to pinpoint the problem.
You're experiencing new issues and random crashes; let's try to pinpoint the problem.
I recently upgraded my AM4 PC with several new components, but after about a month I began experiencing random crashes. Initially, I assumed the problem was due to outdated drivers; once everything was updated, things stabilized for roughly a week. I then looked into Event Viewer logs, which consistently showed a 'Cache Hierarchy Error'. I’ll share some screenshots and the current specs of the parts I installed so you can review them.
PC Specifications:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz, 8-core (£256 at Amazon UK)
- Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM
- Motherboard: Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE ATX AM4 (new)
- RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB), DDR4-3200 CL16 (£61.58)
- Storage: Crucial MX500 500 GB M.2-2280, Crucial BX500 1 TB M.2-2280, Western Digital Blue SN570 1 TB (all free)
- Video Card: XFX Speedster MERC 319 RX 6950 XT 16 GB (£585)
- Case: Cooler Master MasterCase Pro 5 ATX Mid Tower (free)
- Power Supply: Corsair RM850x 850W, 80+ Gold certified (£140.51)
- Network Adapter: Intel E1G42ET Gigabit Ethernet PCIe x4 (free)
- Monitor: LG 24GM79G-B 24.0", 1920x1080, 144 Hz (free)
I also tried PBO2 Tuner with settings -30 on all cores and power levels 90-60-90. The crashes still occurred without it, though I sometimes forget to adjust them. I’m open to any advice or additional details you might have. Thanks ahead!
The latest bios is F38b. I haven’t encountered this issue before, especially with the offset. I’ve tried 15, but I’m not sure if it’s related. It seems to occur randomly, even without much time in between, making it tough to pinpoint the cause.
I've tested Prime95 for about half an hour, reaching up to 75°C with a 4.3GHz processor across all cores. For PBO2 I used -30, 90, 60, and 90 degrees. Cinebench results came in one cycle at a time on multiple cores, giving a score of 14,095. I also checked FurMark for the GPU, which peaked at 65°C. I haven't done MemTest much yet since I'm new to it.
It seems you're unsure about which component might be causing the issue—CPU, RAM, PSU, or GPU. You're checking stock settings for the CPU and wondering if it could be related. The RAM you purchased doesn't match the QVL for your motherboard, which is usually a concern but not always. The GPU is taking longer than expected to arrive, so you're hoping it's not the graphics card either.
It's been running for roughly 30 minutes with 10,000 iterations set. After going through 17 iterations overnight, it seems stable enough. You might not need to run it longer unless you notice issues. Your concern about RAM is possible but worth checking if the process continues smoothly.
Are there other options you could explore? Or should I focus on replacing parts one by one and testing until it works? I saw someone mention it didn’t help and their system wouldn’t accept the GPU, so maybe it’s a different issue.