So just over 2 years ago I built a new PC (from OC). The spec as per below.
Asus X-99A II
i7-6800K
Avexur Core White 32GB (DDR4 2400MHz)
I came home last night, PC unresponsive. Did some fault finding, error code 68 ( PCI Host Bridge initialization) on the mobo. I removed what I could, without RAM, comes up with a RAM error.
From a few forum posts, there is one suggestion to put some thermal tape between the CPU and cooler but not sure if that will work. I've ordered some to try tonight.
I swapped GFX cards with my son's PC, fault remains. Consensus seems to suggest that it is either mobo, PSU or CPU.
I dont have time to mess around fault finding. I wasnt keen to upgrade but the stuff is now just over 2 years old. Warranty? Not sure.
Assuming I upgrade and I look to replace those components, what would be my best bang for buck? My GFX card is still decent (GTX 1080), so not that keen to upgrade anything else. My PSU is EVGA G2 650W, might replace this as it may be part of the problem.
Any thoughts / suggestions?
I use the PC for a mix of gaming and CAD / Audio stuff, hence why I went with the extra cores versus flat out speed.
Thanks
Asus X-99A II
i7-6800K
Avexur Core White 32GB (DDR4 2400MHz)
I came home last night, PC unresponsive. Did some fault finding, error code 68 ( PCI Host Bridge initialization) on the mobo. I removed what I could, without RAM, comes up with a RAM error.
From a few forum posts, there is one suggestion to put some thermal tape between the CPU and cooler but not sure if that will work. I've ordered some to try tonight.
I swapped GFX cards with my son's PC, fault remains. Consensus seems to suggest that it is either mobo, PSU or CPU.
I dont have time to mess around fault finding. I wasnt keen to upgrade but the stuff is now just over 2 years old. Warranty? Not sure.
Assuming I upgrade and I look to replace those components, what would be my best bang for buck? My GFX card is still decent (GTX 1080), so not that keen to upgrade anything else. My PSU is EVGA G2 650W, might replace this as it may be part of the problem.
Any thoughts / suggestions?
I use the PC for a mix of gaming and CAD / Audio stuff, hence why I went with the extra cores versus flat out speed.
Thanks