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OneMoar · Dec 13, 2014

temps where not the issue for some reason his board had the voltages all wrong
I am thinking the boards most likely defective

Naito · Dec 13, 2014

Sorry to hear that you're still having issues with the system. Things to try or look at:

•Check Event Viewer and other logs. Something may have been recorded.
• Was the socket damaged during CPU installation?
• Have you set known memory timings? Try setting an XMP profile. Use Memtest to diagnose further.
•Check driver installations.
•Cable installation? 8 pin to board?
•Go through process of elimination with the hardware (if you can) and see if you can narrow down fault. Maybe try CPU in someone else's system.
•Google to see if someone has had similar trouble.
•Use something like HWiNFO to get a snapshot of a variety of sensors. It may tell you something.

These are in no particular order and you may have already tried most of them. There may be more you could look at if you haven't already, but I can't get brain into gear to list them all.

Toothless · Dec 14, 2014

Once I get my network connection back, then I'll be able to finish drivers and updates. I'm kinda stuck here for the moment.

Vario · Dec 15, 2014

OneMoar said:
temps where not the issue for some reason his board had the voltages all wrong
I am thinking the boards most likely defective

Where did you buy the motherboard from? I would return it if you can. Before you do this I would recommend the following:

1. Bench testing it outside of the case to manually check each component.
2. Verify the EPS 8 Pin PSU cable fully snug.
3. Verify the ATX 24 Pin PSU cable fully snug.
4. Switch to a single ram stick and try it in each of the different slots.
5. Remove the 660 and use the onboard video.
basically get it down to as minimal a platform as you can to eliminate any weird issues.
6. use a magnifying glass to peak into socket and make sure the pins are okay
7. look at the bottom of the cpu to make sure the contacts are okay.

Toothless · Dec 15, 2014

Everything was checked before installation and anything used prior to the i7 was known to work. Everything is now stable solid besides the lack of updates and installations.

Naito · Dec 16, 2014

Lightbulbie said:
Everything is now stable solid besides the lack of updates and installations.

What was the issue?

Vario · Dec 16, 2014

Naito said:
What was the issue?

@Lightbulbie What are your volts now?

Toothless · Dec 16, 2014

Vario said:
@Lightbulbie What are your volts now?

0.731 to 1.091.

Toothless · Dec 16, 2014

Naito said:
What was the issue?

Voltage settings being waaayyyy off.

Naito · Dec 16, 2014

Lightbulbie said:
Voltage settings being waaayyyy off.

Maybe let Gigabyte know since BIOS defaults were setting it so high.

Toothless · Dec 16, 2014

I'll call them up tomorrow and let the support guys know.

OneMoar · Dec 16, 2014

Lightbulbie said:
I'll call them up tomorrow and let the support guys know.

ID just pm the gigabyte rep ..

Toothless · Dec 16, 2014

ALSO what is the best cooler for an 4790k at or close to $60?

OneMoar · Dec 16, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856002
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856003
the Lucifer will do better with two fans installed
the neptwin is smaller and more compact
performance out of the box should be nearly identical

Toothless · Dec 16, 2014

Neptwin has blue LEDs?! I pick that one. Plus remember that my case is kinda small.

OneMoar · Dec 16, 2014

Lightbulbie said:
Neptwin has blue LEDs?! I pick that one. Plus remember that my case is kinda small.

id go with the Lucifer it will be tight but it will fit better performance down the road and all that jaz
you gotta pull the board anyway to install it so

Naito · Dec 16, 2014

Glad to hear it's all working then. Now you can start enjoying the damn thing. :toast:

Toothless · Dec 16, 2014

OneMoar said:
id go with the Lucifer it will be tight but it will fit better performance down the road and all that jaz
you gotta pull the board anyway to install it so

You think the case will really fit that?

OneMoar · Dec 16, 2014

Lightbulbie said:
You think the case will really fit that?

you could measure it

t_ski · Dec 16, 2014

Don't forget sneekypeet has some awesome deals in the FS forums here:

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/peets-rock-bottom-deals.136261/

Gently used/review items. Stuff always looks and works like brand new.

Toothless · Dec 16, 2014

Well since I can't get anything on my behalf, I'd rather not use someone else's card for my use. Maybe next time!

Anyway, @OneMoar what fans do you recommend for that Lucifer? (I like blue and black)

OneMoar · Dec 16, 2014

Lightbulbie said:
Well since I can't get anything on my behalf, I'd rather not use someone else's card for my use. Maybe next time!

Anyway, @OneMoar what fans do you recommend for that Lucifer? (I like blue and black)

pff color doesn't matter
get some nocuta's

Toothless · Dec 19, 2014

Now I just tried a little of BF3, and my FPS doubled over from my last CPU. The more games I test out, the more I'm loving Intel.

(Fun fact, we know an guy who works at Intel who is like, the top of the top in the board members. I wonder if there is a 6k series in his rig.)

Toothless · Dec 23, 2014

UUUUUUPPPPPDDDDDDAAAAAATTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

Jetster · Dec 23, 2014

Not bad. That thing is massive though

System Name	RPC MK2.5
Processor	Ryzen 5800x
Motherboard	Gigabyte Aorus Pro V2
Cooling	Thermalright Phantom Spirit SE
Memory	CL16 BL2K16G36C16U4RL 3600 1:1 micron e-die
Video Card(s)	GIGABYTE RTX 3070 Ti GAMING OC
Storage	Nextorage NE1N 2TB ADATA SX8200PRO NVME 512GB, Intel 545s 500GBSSD, ADATA SU800 SSD, 3TB Spinner
Display(s)	LG Ultra Gear 32 1440p 165hz Dell 1440p 75hz
Case	Phanteks P300 /w 300A front panel conversion
Audio Device(s)	onboard
Power Supply	SeaSonic Focus+ Platinum 750W
Mouse	Kone burst Pro
Keyboard	SteelSeries Apex 7
Software	Windows 11 +startisallback

System Name	Desktop
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Motherboard	MAG X570S Torpedo Max
Cooling	Corsair H100x
Memory	64GB Corsair CMT64GX4M2C3600C18 @ 3600MHz / 18-19-19-39-1T
Video Card(s)	EVGA RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 Ultra
Storage	Kingston KC3000 1TB + Kingston KC3000 2TB + Samsung 860 EVO 1TB
Display(s)	32" Dell G3223Q (2160p @ 144Hz)
Case	Fractal Meshify 2 Compact
Audio Device(s)	ifi Audio ZEN DAC V2 + Focal Radiance / HyperX Solocast
Power Supply	Super Flower Leadex V Platinum Pro 1000W
Mouse	Razer Viper Ultimate
Keyboard	Razer Huntsman V2 Optical (Linear Red)
Software	Windows 11 Pro x64

System Name	Veral
Processor	7800x3D
Motherboard	x670e Asus Crosshair Hero
Cooling	Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
Memory	2x24 Klevv Cras V RGB
Video Card(s)	Powercolor 7900XTX Red Devil
Storage	Crucial P5 Plus 1TB, Samsung 980 1TB, Teamgroup MP34 4TB
Display(s)	Acer Nitro XZ342CK Pbmiiphx, 2x AOC 2425W, AOC I1601FWUX
Case	Fractal Design Meshify Lite 2
Audio Device(s)	Blue Yeti + SteelSeries Arctis 5 / Samsung HW-T550
Power Supply	Corsair HX850
Mouse	Corsair Harpoon
Keyboard	Corsair K55
VR HMD	HP Reverb G2
Software	Windows 11 Professional
Benchmark Scores	PEBCAK

System Name	Computer of Theseus
Processor	Intel i9-12900KS: 50x Pcore multi @ 1.18Vcore (target 1.275V -100mv offset)
Motherboard	EVGA Z690 Classified
Cooling	Noctua NH-D15S, 2xSF MegaCool SF-PF14, 4xNoctua NF-A12x25, 3xNF-A12x15, AquaComputer Splitty9Active
Memory	G-Skill Trident Z5 (32GB) DDR5-6000 C36 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-TZ5RK
Video Card(s)	ASUS PROART RTX 4070 Ti-Super OC 16GB, 2670MHz, 0.93V
Storage	1x Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVMe (OS), 2x Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB (data), ASUS BW-16D1HT (BluRay)
Display(s)	Dell S3220DGF 32" 2560x1440 165Hz Primary, Dell P2017H 19.5" 1600x900 Secondary, Ergotron LX arms.
Case	Lian Li O11 Air Mini
Audio Device(s)	Audiotechnica ATR2100X-USB, El Gato Wave XLR Mic Preamp, ATH M50X Headphones, Behringer 302USB Mixer
Power Supply	Super Flower Leadex Platinum SE 1000W 80+ Platinum White, MODDIY 12VHPWR Cable
Mouse	Zowie EC3-C
Keyboard	Vortex Multix 87 Winter TKL (Gateron G Pro Yellow)
Software	Win 10 LTSC 21H2

System Name	Veral
Processor	7800x3D
Motherboard	x670e Asus Crosshair Hero
Cooling	Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
Memory	2x24 Klevv Cras V RGB
Video Card(s)	Powercolor 7900XTX Red Devil
Storage	Crucial P5 Plus 1TB, Samsung 980 1TB, Teamgroup MP34 4TB
Display(s)	Acer Nitro XZ342CK Pbmiiphx, 2x AOC 2425W, AOC I1601FWUX
Case	Fractal Design Meshify Lite 2
Audio Device(s)	Blue Yeti + SteelSeries Arctis 5 / Samsung HW-T550
Power Supply	Corsair HX850
Mouse	Corsair Harpoon
Keyboard	Corsair K55
VR HMD	HP Reverb G2
Software	Windows 11 Professional
Benchmark Scores	PEBCAK

System Name	My i7 Beast
Processor	Intel Core i7 6800K
Motherboard	Asus X99-A II
Cooling	Nickel-plated EK Supremacy EVO, D5 with XSPC Bayres & BIX Quad Radiator
Memory	4 x 8GB EVGA SuperSC DDR4-3200
Video Card(s)	EVGA 1080 SuperClocked
Storage	Samsung 950 Pro 256GB m.2 SSD + 480GB Sandisk storage SSD
Display(s)	Three Asus 24" VW246H LCD's
Case	Silverstone TJ07
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	Corsair AX1200
Keyboard	Corsair K95
Software	Windows 10 x64 Pro

System Name	Juliette // My HTPC
Processor	Intel i7 9700K // AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Motherboard	ASUS Prime Z390X-A // ASRock B550 ITX-AC
Cooling	Noctua NH-U12 Black // Stock
Memory	Corsair DDR4 3600 32gb //G.SKILL Trident Z Royal Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 3600
Video Card(s)	ASUS RTX4070 OC// ASUS RTX 4060 OC
Storage	Samsung 970 EVO NVMe 1Tb, Intel 665p Series M.2 2280 1TB // Samsung 1Tb SSD
Display(s)	ASUS VP348QGL 34" Quad HD 3440 x 1440 // 55" LG 4K SK8000 Series
Case	Seasonic SYNCRO Q7// Silverstone Granada GD05
Audio Device(s)	Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 // HDMI to Samsung HW-R650 sound bar
Power Supply	Seasonic SYNCRO 750 W // CORSAIR Vengeance 650M
Mouse	G903 and a Master Mouse MM710/No mouse, MS game copntroller
Keyboard	EVGA / Logitech K400
Software	Windows 11 Pro // Windows 10 Pro

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