Hi everyone! I've been using my upgraded setup for about a year now, featuring a 14900KS CPU, a Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Pro X motherboard, 64GB of 6000MHz CL30 Corsair RAM, a 4TB 990 SSD, and a Dark Power 13 1000W PSU, all with a fresh install of Windows 11. Everything was running smoothly until about a week or two ago when I began encountering random blue screens of death (BSOD). The error messages vary, including "fltmgr.sys", "kernel_security_check_failure", and "page_fault_in_nonpaged_area". I've tried all sorts of troubleshooting: updating drivers, scanning my SSDs, running SFC, doing memory diagnostics, and checking temperatures, but everything seems fine. I'm starting to wonder if the 14900KS might have some underlying issues. Has anyone else faced problems with this CPU? It's frustrating as my computer can run without a hitch for hours before it suddenly enters a blue screen loop. I've noticed it seems more stable when in safe mode with internet access, but I'm not sure what steps to take next. Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!
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It's quite common for 13th and 14th gen Intel CPUs to face overvolting issues due to factory settings. If you do end up getting a replacement CPU, ensure you update the motherboard BIOS afterward. This could help prevent those stability problems you're experiencing.
I suspect it could be a voltage issue. Sometimes, CPUs can be on the brink, and you might need to adjust the core voltage slightly, maybe just 0.01 or 0.02 volts. This won’t necessarily cause major problems, but if you've tweaked settings in the past, they may not hold up over time. Silicon degradation can be a factor, so adding a tiny bit of voltage back in could help restore stability. Just be cautious with those adjustments!
Yeah, I'm hesitant to mess with the voltage too, especially with Intel's reputation for fixing these. But maybe a tiny bump could stabilize things?
I thought the KS versions were supposed to be fixed? I did update the BIOS when I built the PC.