Recent content by liam8877

I just recently installed a new 3700x, however I have been noticing that my CPU temperature will spike to 60c from my avg temp of around 37c for about 5-10 seconds randomly. Interestingly enough, my temps are quite stable while playing Skyrim, staying at around 45-50c constantly. Is this...

Thanks, you've been a big help. There's nothing worse than thinking I <Mod Edit> up a 320 dollar chip when it's actually just my mobo crapping out.

Is there any way to tell if the CPU is fried beforehand? I don't think it is because I used the same cooling setup as the old CPU (ryzen 5 2600) when I popped it back in last night, and it worked fine. I have a hunch that the motherboard just doesn't want to handle the 3700x. Also is it safe to...

I just ordered a B450 tomahawk, i was planning on getting a new mobo anyway. Also yes, I did update the bios. If the CPU doesn't work on the new mobo I will just send the cpu back.

Should also add that I am waiting on a mounting bracket for the cooler, so my PC is on it's side with the cooler on top that way. It's adequately cooled considering the old cpu ran fine like this.

I just installed a Ryzen 7 3700x into my PC and it refuses to start, the system fans don't even spin. I took it out and tried my old CPU and it works perfectly, so it's not an issue with my motherboard. BIOS is fully updated as well. No clue if it is a faulty cpu. Also tried reseating it and...