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Crashing while in game on a new system (some advice please guys)

switcheHHH said:
Probably one of the Gigabyte boards you recommended :)
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I highly recommend the 990fxa ud3 rev 4.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-350-GI

Here's a really good review showing the potential of the board with an fx9590 and overclocking it, and explaining the vrm phase section.

http://www.modders-inc.com/gigabyte-990fxa-ud3-rev-4-0-motherboard-review/4/


vrm and motherboard overview
http://www.modders-inc.com/gigabyte-990fxa-ud3-rev-4-0-motherboard-review/2/
 
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Davedree said:
I highly recommend the 990fxa ud3 rev 4.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-350-GI

Here's a really good review showing the potential of the board with an fx9590 and overclocking it, and explaining the vrm phase section.

http://www.modders-inc.com/gigabyte-990fxa-ud3-rev-4-0-motherboard-review/4/


vrm and motherboard overview
http://www.modders-inc.com/gigabyte-990fxa-ud3-rev-4-0-motherboard-review/2/
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Good choice (and interesting review, I had not seen it before) make sure it is rev. 4 though.

I noticed in the other thread that you were buying additional fans, would be useful as airflow can make a huge difference.

good luck, andy.
 
If they're selling a rev3 then politely tell the seller to.put it in their nearest bin.
The rev4 was gigabytes quiet fix without admitting the rev3 was broken.
 
Hope I'm wrong but I suspect the problem is actually the CPU due to the package temps being completely out of whack.

Hopefully all goes well for you and the rma goes easily. Good luck.
 
Davedree said:
I highly recommend the 990fxa ud3 rev 4.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-350-GI

Here's a really good review showing the potential of the board with an fx9590 and overclocking it, and explaining the vrm phase section.

http://www.modders-inc.com/gigabyte-990fxa-ud3-rev-4-0-motherboard-review/4/


vrm and motherboard overview
http://www.modders-inc.com/gigabyte-990fxa-ud3-rev-4-0-motherboard-review/2/
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Is that 100% the rev 4.0? I can see 3.0 mentioned in the product description.
But thanks I will probably get that one if it is rev 4.0.


nkata said:
Good choice (and interesting review, I had not seen it before) make sure it is rev. 4 though.

I noticed in the other thread that you were buying additional fans, would be useful as airflow can make a huge difference.

good luck, andy.
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Yeah I am going to get an extra 2 :) thank you!


Davedree said:
If they're selling a rev3 then politely tell the seller to.put it in their nearest bin.
The rev4 was gigabytes quiet fix without admitting the rev3 was broken.
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If the one above from OC isn't the rev4 I 'll go with a different board.


Scurburg said:
Hope I'm wrong but I suspect the problem is actually the CPU due to the package temps being completely out of whack.

Hopefully all goes well for you and the rma goes easily. Good luck.
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It's possible it's the CPU, but while my board doesn't really support the CPU I need to go with that. I might just RMA the CPU too with the board an get them to test it.
 
Marine-RX179 said:
Actually looking at your latest screenshot, I think there's definitely some problem with the cooling, as there's no way the temp of the CPU should be that high when in bios.
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Most motherboards put the CPU under load when in bios so temps are always load temps.. At least that's how it is on my CHVFZ.

TBH whilst you could possibly get away with running a 9590 on a 6+2 I wouldn't really want to. Probably best he ordered the Saber in all honesty.
 
Just tested the new motherboard, can safety say it was the other board being the issue. Temps and such below. Will be doing an RMA shortly as today is the 28th day. :)

thanks for all the help!

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Great well done, I'm glad you've managed to find the problem as it was pretty stressful for you. From what can be seen in that last screenshot using p95 you're peaking at 1.45v and package temps are excellent at 48c, but I assume you haven't any additional airflow over the socket area as the socket temps are high at 69c.However at least it's not the other way round which did on the other board indicate a problem.

Happy tweaking and enjoy.
 
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Davedree said:
Great well done, I'm glad you've managed to find the problem as it was pretty stressful for you. From what can be seen in that last screenshot using p95 you're peaking at 1.45v and package temps are excellent at 48c, but I assume you haven't any additional airflow over the socket area as the socket temps are high at 69c.However at least it's not the other way round which did on the other board indicate a problem.

Happy tweaking and enjoy.
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Thanks, yeah was made easier but taking it to my friend's place an testing parts in other systems.
No additional airflow yet, will address that within the next month.

Time to RMA now :)

Thanks for all the help
 
switcheHHH said:
Thanks, yeah was made easier but taking it to my friend's place an testing parts in other systems.
No additional airflow yet, will address that within the next month.

Time to RMA now :)

Thanks for all the help
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Good to hear it is sorted for you.

Had I been in your position myself, I'd probably be bold by now having pulled all my hair out :p
 
cheesyboy said:
Was this the board from the Bolton guys? Might be a struggle on the RMA front, particularly if it's just the FX-9s which it struggles with (they are officially supported, though)
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I got it from OCUK.
well you have 28 days from receipt of order to do an RMA, today is the 28th day and it's pretty much been proven something is wrong with the board.
 
cheesyboy said:
With OCUk you should be fine, point them toward this thread. I was mixing your thread up with someone else (who did get their board from the Bolton lot).
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RMA request is done now. Told them everything and pointed them to this thread...again lol.

Also mentioned I have pictures of the condition of the motherboard when it was sent to me. So I can prove I have not mistreated it etc.
 
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