I9-13900K Possibly Defective

[Napkin]

My computer is BSODing infrequently and when I do get on a stretch where it doesn't the applications are crashing every 10-30 mins. EG: CS2.

I changed my SVID to "Intels fail safe" and it seems to have helped but it's starting to crash even on this SVID. I have to power limit my CPU to keep from maxing out on temps now as a result of this change. Getting 1% utilization but 78-100C temps based on what game I'm playing.

My CPU insta-fails XTU stress tests on stock settings. This results in a BSOD or a hang up and black screen. 

Tried SFC /SCANNOW, Memory Tests, Swapped Ram, Added more cooling. Changing settings in programs to lessen stress on system, Disk Defrag, SSD Integrity test, GPU benchmarking, reinstalling drivers, Updated BIOS/UEFI, Turning off and trying out different XMP profiles, Under-volting CPU, compatibility modes, turning off Fullscreen optimization, disabling and enabling game mode, with and without OC settings. 

I honestly can't think of anything else to try to resolve this. I noticed the crashing after I had updated my RAM and the CPU 4-5 months ago. Only was happening on CS:2 but has now spread to other applications.

Running on windows 11.

Z790 ASUS WIFI PLUS 
DDR5 4800 2x16GB sticks

STRIX 4090 GPU

[Jocelyn_Intel]

Hello, @Napkin  

Thank you for posting on the Intel® communities.  

I am sorry to hear what is happening with your processor, I will do my best to assist you here. 

Have you tried reinstalling the OS? 

You mentioned that the crashes started to be noticed after upgrading the RAM and CPU. Is it possible to try another processor or motherboard?  

These are steps to isolate the issue, as indicated in the article Blue Screen Error (BSOD) While Using Intel® Processors 

Best regards,  

Jocelyn M.   

Intel Customer Support Technician. 

[Napkin]

Yes I've tried that a few times. It had failed to do so a few times via the cloud so I used a USB to do it and it worked. 

[Napkin]

I'd have to go and purchase new hardware in order to test if a new CPU or motherboard would fix the issue.  My current components aren't exactly affordable to replace as of right now 1 for 1.  

[Jocelyn_Intel]

Hello, @Napkin  

Thank you for your reply. 

In that case, we recommend you to contact your local Intel Customer Support for help with RMA options: 

U.S. and Canada: Intel Customer Support 

Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Intel Customer Support EMEA  

Asia-Pacific: Intel Customer Support APAC  

Latin America: Intel Customer Support LAR  

Best regards,  

Jocelyn M.   

Intel Customer Support Technician. 

[Jocelyn_Intel]

Hello, @Napkin    

I hope you are doing great. 

As we have not heard back from you, we will proceed to close this thread now. 

If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us back and submit a new question as this thread will no longer be monitored.  

Best regards,  

Jocelyn M.   

Intel Customer Support Technician.