Hey everyone! So I'm currently troubleshooting some issues with my PC, specifically involving my R7 5700X3D CPU. Here are my specs: I'm running a 16GB Corsair DDR4 RAM with a Ryzen R5 2600X as my backup CPU for now. I've got an MSI B450 Gaming Plus MAX motherboard and a couple of GPUs, including an RX6800 and an RX580. I started experiencing problems while playing Medieval Dynasty; it seemed pretty serious at first. I even thought my RX6800 might be failing because I noticed some weird smells, but switched to the RX580 to keep going. Now, I'm getting machine check errors traced back to core 8, which I believe involves the L3 cache. This is causing a variety of issues like black screens and system crashes. After some digging, I found my PSU is pretty old with visible wear, so I replaced it. Everything's running fine now with the 2600X, but I'm wondering if it's safe to try the 5700X3D again or if I should just avoid it altogether. I'm an idealist at heart, but I need someone to give me the honest truth! Could machine check errors mean my CPU is toast?
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Before you try the 5700X3D again, it might be worth checking for any memory instability issues. That can really mess with performance. You should also consider upgrading your cooler if you haven’t already. The 5700X3D runs hotter than the 2600X. I’d recommend running some stress tests with OCCT for your memory and Cinebench for the CPU while keeping an eye on temperatures using HWinfo64. It’s really important to monitor those temps to avoid overheating problems!
That sounds like a solid plan! Remember to check the cooler setup too—it's crucial with that CPU.
I just want to add that if your HWinfo shows that CPU clock is all over the place with red indicators, it could indicate potential issues. I had a similar experience where I thought everything was fine, but monitoring tools really opened my eyes to the problems. Definitely pay attention to those readings!
Thanks for the advice, everyone! I wasn’t aware that the colored bars on HWinfo indicated whether the CPU was performing at its expected clock speeds, so that’s super helpful. I'm definitely going to keep monitoring closely.
And don’t forget, if you upgraded to the 5700X3D, make sure your chipset is updated with the latest AMD software to ensure everything is running smoothly!