On 5/17/22 17:12, Sam Varshavchik wrote:
ToddAndMargo via users writes:
On 5/17/22 04:57, Sam Varshavchik wrote:
Plus the monster heat sink I strapped on the 16 core CPU
Not to ask too stupid a question, but did you remember the thermal
grease? xsensors will tell you.
Not only did I remember it, but when ordering all the parts I ordered an
extra tube of it, even though the heat sink had a layer of goo
pre-applied on it. This came in handy when I had to remove it and
reinstall it a few times. Despite the fact that I was putting on at
least twice as much as the pre-applied layer, the extra tube has enough
for at least 6-8 "here-goes-nothing"s.
This is going to come down between the mobo and the CPU. So, which one's
more likely to be junk? My money's on the mobo. It's only a question of
the precise nature of the problem. Either it's plain junk, or it has a
difference of opinion with this particular 16-core Ryzen 3950X CPU
model. Only time will tell. The replacement 4 core Ryzen 3 has been
idling for two days now. I'll wait three weeks. It never lasted longer
than three without locking up.
Even if it stays up I'll get another mobo and plug the 3950X on it, with
the same hardware, and see what happens. I have a compatible MSI board
somewhere around here. I actually tried it first but couldn't get it to
work, and got this Gigabyte deal, but I'll give the MSI another go, or
get a third one. I'm very happy with the 16-core Ryzen 2950X in my older
gear, and I have more confidence in the CPU, especially seeing how
unhelpful Gigabyte support turned out to be.
I am thinking motherboard too. CPU are very high quality and I have
only seen one bad on in 28 years.
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