Question Installed new I9-9900K from Intel Core i5-9600K now having issues

[sileniusaulune]

I installed the new I9 and now have random screen freezes and total lock up of the system when using the computer. This happens at random and I have no idea what the issue is. I have thought maybe power issues or CPU cooler issues? Below are the specs. i have a

Cooler Master MasterLiquid 240 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler as a cooler

OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Version 10.0.19045 Build 19045
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.
System Model MS-7B51
System Type x64-based PC
System SKU Default string
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900K CPU @ 3.60GHz, 3600 Mhz, 8 Core(s), 16 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 1.D0, 12/31/2020
SMBIOS Version 2.8
Embedded Controller Version 255.255
BIOS Mode UEFI
BaseBoard Manufacturer Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.
BaseBoard Product MPG Z390 GAMING PLUS (MS-7B51)
BaseBoard Version 1.0
Platform Role Desktop
Secure Boot State Off
PCR7 Configuration Binding Not Possible
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "10.0.19041.1806"
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 32.0 GB
Total Physical Memory 31.9 GB
Available Physical Memory 22.4 GB
Total Virtual Memory 36.9 GB
Available Virtual Memory 24.4 GB
Page File Space 5.00 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
Kernel DMA Protection Off
Virtualization-based security Not enabled
Device Encryption Support Reasons for failed automatic device encryption: TPM is not usable, PCR7 binding is not supported, Hardware Security Test Interface failed and device is not Modern Standby, Un-allowed DMA capable bus/device(s) detected, TPM is not usable

 

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BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 1.D0, 12/31/2020

Update to the latest version (v1E2)

 

[sileniusaulune]

Hadn't even seen a new one come out. I had to do a fresh image of Windows on this machine due to previous issues. Will this help the random freezing?

 

[John Chesterfield]

Quite possibly, outdated BIOS can cause issues like freezing, rebooting, etc.

 

[sileniusaulune]

Quite possibly, outdated BIOS can cause issues like freezing, rebooting, etc.

Awesome. I have also ordered a new PSU. I think i may be having some power problems

 

[John Chesterfield]

What's your current PSU brand and make and which one have you ordered?