Hello people of the internets ;>
I've got this issue which started way back in November I think.
So there I was, switching CPU cooler and everything was fine. I started the system but it wouldn't get to BIOS. Error thingy on my AsRock P67 Pro3 told me that it's ram related so I switched slots from 1 | 3 to 2 | 4. Didn't help so I put them in 3 | 4 and boom, it worked. My guess was that the pins of the CPU socket on mobo are bent, and they were. So far I didn't see any more problems so I continued using system while I figure out whether to fix the pins or buy a new mobo.
After a while problems with GPU started, it would overheat like crazy. We're talking 70C idle, 98C in AC3. Took my GPU and tested it in my friend's setup. Temps were fine so I figured - ok, it's the mobo (bent pins and all that). Bought new motherboard and this is where things get weird.
The day I was supposed to replace mobo my PC started, I got to the desktop and it died with a GPU drivers related BSOD. Tried reinstalling, all that stuff but it didn't work so I decided to replace the mobo since I was supposed to do so anyway.
Replaced and of course, relocated the RAM to 1 | 3 but apparently it wouldn't boot.
The problem is still there. As to GPU, tried few things, even formated and started the system from scratch (was about to do so anyway) and as soon as I install any drivers I get a BSOD.
I'm sending my GPU to the manufacturer for RMA today but the problem with sockets is still there.
The question is - could it be PSU screwing with the whole system, not delivering power to, for instance - 2 first ram sockets or could it be CPU related?
There was a theory where people said that maybe there's some thermal paste on the bottom side of the CPU but there isnt any. Only on the top and a little bit stuck on the sides. Besides that, CPU is doing extremely fine. 22C idle on average.
I'd appreciate any response. Thanks upfront
EDIT: Solved.
I've got this issue which started way back in November I think.
So there I was, switching CPU cooler and everything was fine. I started the system but it wouldn't get to BIOS. Error thingy on my AsRock P67 Pro3 told me that it's ram related so I switched slots from 1 | 3 to 2 | 4. Didn't help so I put them in 3 | 4 and boom, it worked. My guess was that the pins of the CPU socket on mobo are bent, and they were. So far I didn't see any more problems so I continued using system while I figure out whether to fix the pins or buy a new mobo.
After a while problems with GPU started, it would overheat like crazy. We're talking 70C idle, 98C in AC3. Took my GPU and tested it in my friend's setup. Temps were fine so I figured - ok, it's the mobo (bent pins and all that). Bought new motherboard and this is where things get weird.
The day I was supposed to replace mobo my PC started, I got to the desktop and it died with a GPU drivers related BSOD. Tried reinstalling, all that stuff but it didn't work so I decided to replace the mobo since I was supposed to do so anyway.
Replaced and of course, relocated the RAM to 1 | 3 but apparently it wouldn't boot.
The problem is still there. As to GPU, tried few things, even formated and started the system from scratch (was about to do so anyway) and as soon as I install any drivers I get a BSOD.
I'm sending my GPU to the manufacturer for RMA today but the problem with sockets is still there.
The question is - could it be PSU screwing with the whole system, not delivering power to, for instance - 2 first ram sockets or could it be CPU related?
There was a theory where people said that maybe there's some thermal paste on the bottom side of the CPU but there isnt any. Only on the top and a little bit stuck on the sides. Besides that, CPU is doing extremely fine. 22C idle on average.
I'd appreciate any response. Thanks upfront
EDIT: Solved.
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