Hello.
In short the Issue is: I can't install Windows 10 or Linux on my new PC. I have tested all components and the only thing left that i suspect could be an issue is the CPU. How do i check for a faulty CPU with no OS installed?
The long version:
I bought completely new components for a new PC. Components are:
Motherboard: ASUS ROG crosshair VIII Dark Hero.
CPU: Ryzen 5900x
RAM: 4x8gb G.Skill TridentZ NEO 3600 mhz
PSU: Corsair RM850X 850w.
GPU: Gigabyte RTX2070 Super
CPU Cooler: NZXT Z73
HDD: Samsung Evo Pro 980 2tb nvme m.2.
Cabinet: Nzxt H710i.
When i boot on the Windows installer from a USB i get the error: “Windows installation encountered an unexpected error. Verify that the installation sources are accessible, and restart the installation. (Error: 0xC0000005)”
Sometimes i get BSOD's before even getting into the Windows installer. The BSOD's i get are all over the place:
Irql not less or equal
System PTE Misuse
Memory_Management
When installing Ubuntu Linux the machine just freezes during install.
Things i have tried (this is the long list):
Install media:
- Tried 3 different USB's and an external harddrive.
- Tried USB stick on different machine. Windows installs fine from it.
- Used Windows Media Creation tool to create bootable USB.
RAM:
- Switched to non QVL Kingston Ram that is working on my Intel machine. Errors still occured.
- Switched to non QVL G.Skill Ram. Error still occured.
- Tried QVL Ram in a different system. No errors occured in new system.
- Run memcheck for 24 hours. No errors found.
Ram is running pure vanilla at 2100 mhz.
Motherboard:
- Bios updated to latest version. Errors still occur.
- Exchanged motherboard to completely new motherboard because of suspicion on RMA. Errors still occur.
M.2
- Make sure CSM is disabled.
- Set secure boot to other OS
- Clear secure boot keys.
- Use M.2. drive in different machine (intel) for several weeks with no errors.
SSD
- Because the M.2 drive i have is not on the QVL i bought a smaller SATA SSD which was on the list. Same errors.
- Used old SATA SSD. Same errors.
PSU:
- Moved PSU from other PC to test. Same errors.
- Moved new PSU to old PC. No errors.
GPU:
- The GPU is from my old Intel machine and works fine there. I've tried with a GTX 980ti on the new machine as well. Same error.
CPU:
- Temperature is running around 33 degrees celcius.
- I have removed the CPU and verified that no pins are bent or broken.
Oddities:
- I managed to install Windows 10 on the M.2 through my other PC. Moving the M.2 to the new PC i managed to boot into Windows. But it only lasted a short while with multiple BSOD's until the disk was corrupted.
Other:
- Besides the CSM and secure boot changes i have changed nothing in the bios. So no overclocking or anything.
The only component i have left to test is the CPU, but i don't have another AMD board i can put it in, and neither do i have another Ryzen to put in my new board.
So is there a way to test if a CPU is faulty without installing an OS? I have litterally tested everything else.
ALL suggestions appreciated because i have almost given up right about now.
A lot of the BSOD's relate to memory and storage, an my final idea is if the processor has an error that messes up memory handling? I dunno.... i am blank.
Help!
