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The YouTube video showcases the presenter testing a collection of suspect dead Ryzen CPUs to determine functionality issues. They encounter problems like memory channel defects, system freezing, and potential overheating. The focus is on diagnosing and addressing these issues, with the presenter adjusting V-core, frequency, and memory configurations to improve CPU performance in some cases. Despite challenges, successful results are observed, with lessons on documenting failures and seeking solutions. The presenter expresses interest in exploring further diagnostics, including reaching out to AMD for support. The video concludes with a call for engagement through subscriptions, likes, and support on Patreon, hinting at upcoming content updates.
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In this part of the video, the presenter showcases a collection of dead Ryzen CPUs suspected to have issues preventing them from powering on or posting. They mention a 5900x boot looping, and plan to test these CPUs on a makeshift test bench using a known working Ryzen 5 5500. The presenter explains they don’t have a dedicated test bench due to the variety of hardware they encounter in their Fix or Flop videos. The primary goal is to investigate and determine if the suspected dead Ryzen CPUs are in fact non-functional. The focus is on testing these CPUs to validate their initial assumptions.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the content creator tests a CPU by booting up a system with a functional CPU and then swapping it for a suspected defective CPU. The defective CPU being tested is a Ryzen 5 3600. The content creator emphasizes the importance of documenting failures and learning from mistakes. The motherboard used for testing is a strategically chosen B550 board with the latest BIOS to avoid compatibility issues. The test results show that the system powers on but gets stuck on a DRAM LED light, indicating a potential issue with the CPU.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter encounters a CPU with a dead memory channel and tries moving the memory module to a different slot to resolve the issue. However, the system continues to show problems with the DRAM LED, indicating potential memory channel issues. Moving on to testing a Ryzen 5 3600X CPU, a similar scenario occurs with the system hanging on the DRAM light without successful booting. Despite checking for physical damage and cleaning the CPU, the issue persists. The graphics card remains cool, indicating lack of system initialization. The presence of ongoing DRAM LED problems suggests potential memory issues with these components.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker encounters a defective memory slot issue with a Ryzen 9 3900X CPU, showing CPU light turning on and quickly switching to the DRAM light with no system reaction. They mention a potential dual memory channel problem but lack sophisticated equipment for confirmation. Moving on, they test another defective Ryzen 9 3900X, initially unsure if it will show signs of life. Surprisingly, the CPU fan behaves differently, and the system eventually posts, leading the speaker to question if the previous assessment was due to a BIOS issue. The segment ends with the system seemingly running fine but encountering a reset during a stress test.
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In this segment of the video, the individual encounters stability issues with a system, potentially due to throttling. They attempt to adjust the V-core to alleviate the problem but continue to face boot failure errors. After struggling with the first system, they move on to test another Ryzen 9 3900X processor, which initially shows similar issues with the DRAM. However, this system eventually manages to post and load into Windows, displaying signs of progress despite initial hiccups. The recurring challenges with different processors of the same type raise concerns about common issues across these SKUs.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker performs a benchmark test, which surprisingly runs without any issues. They mention having a decent score and discovering a dead memory channel in the Ryzen 9 3900X CPU, making it partially bricked. They explain how this affects the system’s performance due to only being able to utilize one memory channel. The speaker then introduces the Ryzen 9 5900X, a newer Zen 3 CPU, and demonstrates a boot loop issue where it posts and then resets itself. Despite this issue, the speaker successfully powers on the Ryzen 9 5900X and shows the post process.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the YouTuber is troubleshooting a computer that is experiencing a strange boot looping issue. The computer freezes and does not respond to manual resets or keyboard commands. After multiple resets, the computer enters automatic repair mode but remains frozen. The YouTuber suspects a possible overheating issue with the CPU causing the lock-up. By spamming the delete key, they are able to access the BIOS where they adjust the V core and frequency settings to resolve the freezing problem temporarily. Despite high temperatures, the computer runs fine in the BIOS, showing unusual behavior.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses tuning down a chip’s frequency and voltage to address performance issues. By adjusting these settings, the chip appears to be more stable and can now run tasks without freezing or crashing. The speaker suspects that the previous performance issues may have been due to thermal throttling or prior damage from high voltages and frequencies. After tweaking the settings, running Geekbench shows improved stability and performance. The speaker concludes that despite some initial challenges, the chip is now salvaged and performing better, marking it as a success.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses testing various CPUs, highlighting one that was stubborn to fix but ultimately deemed defective. They express a desire to delve deeper into diagnosing issues, particularly suspecting dead memory channels in some AMD CPUs. The speaker also mentions reaching out to AMD for assistance and plans to provide updates. They encourage viewers to like the video, subscribe, and thank patrons for their support. Lastly, they mention upcoming content on Patreon and invite viewers to join their Discord server.