The Central Processing Unit (also know as the Processor) is considered to be the brain of thecomputer. In fact it is the most
active part of the computer performing operations and calculations. Similar to every other PC component a CPU too fails seldom and dies completely. Due to this fact a computer with a bad processor can cause many hindrances to the daily routine works. However there are some of the signs exhibited by a failing CPU so that you can guess whether your processor is bad or is it behind the cause of other problems. There are different scenarios in detecting a faulty CPU. Sometimes the symptoms are shown in fraction of seconds others take considerably long time.
In this article, I will be concentrating on 6 Signs of CPU Failure | CPU (Processor) Failure Symptoms. Through this post, you will be able to know whether your CPU has a problem of becoming dead.
Let's get started,
1. Booting Issues
In the event of a CPU failure, it won't go through the normal process of booting. When you start the computer you won't hear any beep codes since the POST test is not passed. The only thing you may hear is the fans running. Apart from that there will be just a blank screen displayed. No matter how many times you press the keyboard keys or click the mouse buttons you won't be able to get any response from the PC. You can further confirm this by looking at the motherboard LED's. If the LED's happens to light up when you turn on the PC but the system doesn't pass the POST test, it is an indication of a processor failure.
2. Frequent Shutdowns
A Processor that is more subjected to heat is more likely to undergo failure. In nature CPUs generate more heat which is dispelled by the fans. If the fans get clogged with dust and other particles, it will not be able to expel this excess heat out. As a result the processor can get overheated to the maximum level that is not bearable. So for preventing further damages to the processor the motherboard takes necessary actions to shutdown the PC.
3. Beeping Noises
Every computer at its startup runs a self test known as POST. This test verifies if all the PC components are functioning properly. If this test happens to encounter any problems in the CPU it will indicate through a series of beep tones. Through the number of beeps you can identify whether the problem is related with the processor. Usually the beeps are given 5-7 times if there are any issues with the CPU.
4. Physical Damages
Generally a bad CPU can be identified through its external appearance. If the processor is exposed for heat for a long time it can get damaged permanently. Besides that there can be charred marks left over on the CPU. You may also notice burn marks around the CPU socket. In this type of cases the damages are more severe and irreversible. The only thing you can do about it is simply replace them.
5. Freezing
Another symptom that generated from a CPU failure is the random freezes happening when using the system. This can happen right after when you have logged into the operating system. In this event the computer could become completely unresponsive. No matter how many times you press the keys, you cannot get over this until you restart the system.
6. Blue Screen Of Death
A PC generally displays Blue Screen of Death error when it encounters a severe damage that it cannot recover. The reason behind this error can be anything from a bad RAM, Motherboard or a CPU. Literally if the issue is with the CPU, the BSOD will be displayed along with the code 0x00000. For further confirmation you can search the particular error code in google.
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DeleteExactly what gavin said. A new computer is in order .I hope you backed up your computer to an external hard drive , if not you have lost all your important information.
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my acer stuck at acer logo and keep shut down an turn back on but dont go any further its freeze at preparing automatic repair but i can get inside bios ,what is that means is my cpu broken? or ram or ssd? or i need install windows from bios?
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Recently my machine has started to fail Posting, also crashing during CPU heavy workloads.
ReplyDeleteRan Windows me tester, and it was ok. Lowered RAM timings and speeds just to be sure. Still crashes.
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The last week, it started crashing. I've since upped the load voltage to 0.07V, and upped the X58 CPU Clock Drive to 800mV from the default 700mV. I also upped CPU QPI PLL to 1.2V from 1.1V.
My laptop no display problem.how to solve?
ReplyDeleteDoes it beep? If so, how many times and what laptop is it?
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ReplyDeleteThe drivers might be incompatible with each other.
DeleteWhat Mobo and chipset do you have?
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The internal battery, just replaced it.
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