Dead 6700k - What to replace with.

[WYNIR0]

So it would appear that my 6700k died. Rebooted my PC yesterday to the system giving 5 post beeps and powering off then repeating the process.

I've reset Cmos
Reseated memory, cpu, all cards etc.

No joy.

MOtherboard is a Gigabyte z170x - Ultra Gaming.

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-Z170X-Ultra-Gaming-rev-10


I've ordered a cheap compatible celeron to allow me to test. If it is the CPU thats gone (it's out of warranty), what replacement would you suggest?

Highest the board can go is a 7700k. Given that the system is mainly for gaming and media should I just look at a 7600k and save some cash? (main screen is 4k but I use 1080)

Reason I went i7 when I built was I wanted the system to have the longest possible useful life.

GFX card is a R9390. Plan was to upgrade to something like a 2070 once released and GPU prices drop to something sensible.


What do you think.....

 

[WYNIR0]

personally, if i didnt want to upgrade the whole thing, id be looking for a 7700

Do you mean another 6700k? That's what's died ( i think)

Definitely don't want to upgrade the lot yet.

 

[WYNIR0]

Thanks, my gut says 7700k, but the wallet, and wife say i5!

Lets see if it works with the celeron.

 

[WYNIR0]

Good idea, I will.

 

[WYNIR0]

Thanks, have checked and it's in warranty until next year, for some reason I thought I only had 1 year warrany on this one. Will see if the Celeron works in the board and if so raise a RMA with Intel.

 

[WYNIR0]

Maybe try a new cmos battery first.

This suggests 5 beeps is Real Time Clock Malfunction.

https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Faq/816

Tried a new CMOS battery earlier. It's not that. hopefully the test celeron will arrive shortly.

 

[WYNIR0]

Just to update anyone interested, it wasn't the CPU. Or the Motherboard. After much faffing I narrowed it down to a failed DDR4 DIMM. Have raised a ticket with Corsair for an RMA.

Thanks for the help chaps.