To check for CPU problems, you can follow these steps. These apply to desktop/laptop systems:
π 1. Visual Inspection (Basic)
- Turn off the PC and unplug it.
- Open the case and check if:
- CPU fan is working.
- There's dust or damage on the CPU socket or heatsink.
- Thermal paste is dried out or missing.
⚠️ 2. Symptoms of CPU Problems
Check if you're seeing these issues:
- No display or boot.
- Random restarts or shutdowns.
- Beeping sounds from motherboard.
- Overheating.
π§ͺ 3. Use BIOS / UEFI
- Reboot the PC and enter BIOS (press
DEL
,F2
, orF10
depending on your motherboard). - Check CPU temperature and if it's being detected.
- If CPU is not detected = problem with CPU or socket.
π§° 4. Use Diagnostic Software (If system boots)
If Windows is running, use tools like:
- π§ CPU-Z – To check CPU info and real-time status.
- π‘ HWMonitor – To monitor temperature and voltage.
- π§ͺ Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool (for Intel CPUs).
- π§ͺ AMD Ryzen Master (for AMD CPUs).
π§― 5. Overheating Test
- Monitor CPU temperature:
- Idle: ~35–50°C
- Under load: <90°C
- If temperature rises quickly = fan/thermal paste issue.
π 6. Try with Another CPU / Motherboard (if possible)
If nothing else helps:
- Test your CPU in another compatible motherboard.
- Or test another working CPU in your motherboard.
πNote:
- Many issues that seem like CPU problems are actually:
- Faulty RAM
- Dead motherboard
- Bad SMPS (power supply)
- BIOS corruption
If you want to tell me your PC symptoms, I can guide you more specifically.
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