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So, more news. I have just tried a new CPU, this one being an i5 6600K, and it runs fine. All four cores, no problems. So, looks like the i7 6700K is broken. I'll RMA it and get a replacement I think, and will report back when the new i7 works (hopefully!) Thanks for the help and advice :)

Yes, fresh install of windows 10. CPU cooler seems fine (Hyper 212 Evo), temps around 30 degrees in bios.

One is a "Be Quiet" Pure Power, model number BQT L7-300W. The other is an older one whose label I can't get to. So, I've now tried a second Asus Z170 Pro Gamer motherboard (another brand new one), and it does exactly the same thing. This one is on the 'as shipped' bios version of 0908. So, I...

Hmmm, both PSUs just have the 4 pins Atx12V connector. I'd assumed that only running two cores with low load would cause no issues with just the two 12V wires (plus two ground)? Presumably the motherboard has these all tracked together anyhow? Or do some motherboards actually need the 8-pin...

This is an interesting thread, as I've had the same thing happen on a new-build PC. I've upgraded from an old Phenom II to a i7 6700K, and am using a Asus Z170 Pro Gaming motherboard. The old Phenom system was running windows 10 (upgrade from win 7) on an SSD. I swapped the motherboard, CPU and...