I've gone through three Intel CPUs while building my PC. Initially, I thought the issue was with the 13900k, but now I'm on my third chip, the 14900, and I'm having to reduce the performance cores just to get games running after a few weeks. The problems seem to escalate over time, forcing me to dial down the performance cores for stability until, sadly, I end up with another dead chip. Could it be due to a failing liquid cooling system? I'm really looking for some expert advice here since it feels like I'm cursed with these CPUs!
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Honestly, it might be time to switch gears. Those Intel CPUs can be finicky; dumping them for an AM5 board with an x3d chip could save you a lot of trouble down the line!
Have you tried updating your BIOS? There might be a voltage issue with the 13th and 14th gen CPUs that could cause failures.
If you're concerned about cooling, check your temps during benchmarks. High temperatures could indicate your cooler is failing, which could contribute to your CPUs dying prematurely.
Your Intel CPUs should definitely have the latest BIOS. There have been issues where older BIOS versions pushed too much voltage, leading to quick degradation and crashes. Make sure to update as soon as you can to help mitigate these problems!
What kind of RAM and motherboard are you paired with? CPU and RAM issues can often show similar symptoms, so it's crucial you have the right slots and speeds set up. And don't forget to check that you’re on an updated BIOS too—issues like excess voltage can wear out those CPUs super fast!
You should definitely put in a warranty claim with Intel. Given their past problems with default profiles, you shouldn't have to deal with replacing these chips yourself. It might take a bit, but it's worth pursuing.
For sure! If they caused you to go through so many CPUs, they owe you some replacements or refunds. Just be ready for a little back and forth, but stick with it!