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i7-8700k runs insanely hot even at stock speeds ?

Vayra86

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jmcslob said:
It's only been a few days stable...I would like at least two weeks for good measure.

This all started when Windows had locked up a few times with a firmware issue in the logs..so I updated my bios to MSI 1.20 with the Microcode update... From there it kinda went to shit...
No current updates for the EVO...
I'm also thinking the EVO I have is the junk version... There are 2 versions of the 500gb EVO... The 500gb and the newer 512gb version.... If anyone gets one pay the extra $30 and get the extra 12gb
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What was up with the 'junk' EVO then? Im out of the loop here I think
 
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jmcslob said:
Meant to update this...
Went through multiple steps with Intel...
Passed all requested testing...
Took PC apart.. Tried different memory, 1 stick of memory, different PSU, different cooler, reset Windows, reinstalled windows,
Eliminated apps and RGB programs...
Finally and completely by accident I didn't allow Samsung magician to start when Windows started and forgot to turn it on and I haven't had a single issue since...
I'm still not convinced Magician is the problem but my problems went away when I stopped using it.
It could have been something loose... Or something else....
I will give it a month and try Magician again..
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Oh I only run it for firmware updates or occaisonal monitor, other than that it is disabled from starting
 
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Vayra86 said:
What was up with the 'junk' EVO then? Im out of the loop here I think
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Long story short... After Dr. Googling I was able to find exactly what I was looking for and convinced myself of a problematic device revision.
I'm still not convinced that Magician is the problem... Not necessary except for firmware so it's not going to run anyways...
I'm left very very weary...
I'm just going to have to enjoy this thing while remaining ultra paranoid is all...
 
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jmcslob said:
Long story short... After Dr. Googling I was able to find exactly what I was looking for and convinced myself of a problematic device revision.
I'm still not convinced that Magician is the problem... Not necessary except for firmware so it's not going to run anyways...
I'm left very very weary...
I'm just going to have to enjoy this thing while remaining ultra paranoid is all...
Click to expand...

Im presuming its a SSD you have, I would secure erase it to start from scratch, but of course Id only get updates needed and nothing more
 
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That sucks though, having an unreliable rig.
 
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