Hey everyone, I've been experiencing some serious issues with my system. It's completely stock and I've been hit with BSODs, along with problems like corrupted game installations and issues with zip extractions. I reinstalled Windows, double-checked that all my drivers are correct, and even updated the BIOS.
Here's my setup: Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 2060 6GB, 32GB DDR4-3200, and a 550W PSU.
When I run the OCCT CPU stability test, I get an insane number of errors per second, particularly on physical core #4 and logical cores 8 and 9. Is there anything I should check before jumping to the conclusion that my CPU is the issue?
3 Answers
First off, you should gather your crash dump files from the BSODs; they'll help in diagnosing the problem. You can find them in C:WindowsMinidump. If you boot into Windows or safe mode, zip that folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. Multiple dump files are better for analysis, so if you only have one or none, there's a guide online to set up your system for Small Memory Dumps which might help you get more. Good luck!
From your description, it sounds like hardware instability rather than OS or driver issues. Here’s a checklist:
1. Reset your BIOS to defaults, disable PBO and XMP.
2. Run MemTest86 to check for RAM errors.
3. Use OCCT to test memory for 15-30 minutes at default settings.
4. Check the Event Viewer for any WHEA-Logger errors which could indicate CPU issues.
5. Run a storage check with CrystalDiskInfo—SMART errors are a bad sign.
6. Your PSU should be sufficient, but verify its stability with OCCT.
7. If the CPU still errors on the same core after these tests, you might need to RMA it.
Also, DDR4-3200 is the recommended speed for your Ryzen CPU, so testing without XMP is wise.
Definitely try testing your RAM with MemTest86 or MemTest86+. If your CPU is throwing errors during the stress test, it's possible your RAM could be causing issues too. Make sure to set your RAM to default speeds without XMP enabled for more accurate testing.
I actually disabled XMP and ran MemTest86+ for 14 passes without any issues. The drive I reinstalled Windows on is brand new and healthy too. I’m considering just upgrading to a used 5800X. Thanks for the detailed help!