Fixing a Viewer's BROKEN Gaming PC? - Fix or Flop S1:E13
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
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Honestly, I just love getting a tour of other people's gaming PCs.
It tells you a lot about the person when you look at their rig.
@@matasa7463 guess im a compensator then
I learn alot from this type of videos that's for sure
Same! Same.....
It's like MTV cribs for PCs
I find it refreshing to see a youtuber willing to go through the troubleshooting process in front of us relatively unedited. And the fact that you mostly keep your cool even when visibly upset is a high bar for the rest of us. Well done!
I appreciate that, Andrew!
This is why I love technology, nothing ever simple and always manages too throw up so many surprises and headaches. Great video fella as always 👍
It makes it even sweeter when the problem is simple for once because with time you just expect “something”.
Who needs simple when complex is more fun. TBH I don't like it when I can just tell what is wrong with things
@@YukiMystic agreed! doing repairs for a living now after school sometimes I just want things to be simple after a long day or two out the month. I still love what I do!
i see i have a fellow psychopath
Broken technics? Disassemble the hardware and reassemble it. Fixed. 👻
This was amazing. Your "mistakes" were probably the exact same "mistakes" that us viewers would make when troubleshooting, so it's a really good representation of what we might go through!
Many years ago I did this for a living. You did everything right. Eliminate the variables, swap out with known good parts. Don't beat yourself up, at the end the pc is functional when it started not functional. Great series. I enjoy watching.
@@TheFalseShepphard lmao
@@metaldiceman
r/whoosh
A great way to start the day is with a healthy dose of Salazar.
:-D
starting your day in Russian?
@@bitbubz Taiwan
ending my day
@@armanalborzi4596 same lol
The fact that you took the time to go back and reinstall his CPU back in his PC was great. Well first just testing it in another PC was good to see but the fact that you always go that extra mile even know it means redoing the fresh CPU and AIO install just to confirm what was going on is so great. This is why I love this series! It always helps to have extra hardware when troubleshooting something like this especially the same exact CPU. This issue had you all over the place. Lol.
Best troubleshooting videos are when nothing goes right. Keep it up.. This is real life. I rather watch the entire process when it all goes wrong than an edited perfect execution. I learn much kore from this type of outcome.
EXACTLY!!!! Love that POV man. Had the same thought while watching.
I’m wondering if the mounting pressure was uneven. Perhaps one side was screwed down tighter causing the CPU to lift from the socket on the other side?
love the series i can watch these for hours
Wow, I appreciate that!
me too!! this and the PCDC series are what I looking foward the most in UA-cam
I love how Greg's expression just goes into 'Error' when the CPU works in his B450.
As Graham Lord from AdamantIT says (and is correct) "it's never the CPU...till it is".....which is an EXTREME rarity indeed, nice work.
One of my favorite channels. I love how he tackles problems.
"Lets inject power"
CPU rarely broke down, tech yes city said that too. But when it does, applying more voltage to CPU can help with stability.
Hence why so many seller of used CPU would put 1year warranty on it most of the time
Graham's exact saying is:
"It's never the CPU...except when it is...
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But it's never the CPU...
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Except when it is..."
Cracks me up every time! :D
I've been fixing PCs for 25+ years and I've seen this sort of problem a number of times in custom builds, I found it usually comes down to, not too much pressure as a whole, but uneven pressure on the HS. One side or corner is pressing down harder than the rest and so just slightly pushes one side or edge of the cpu down, raising the other side only a tiny amount, but just enough to cause issues. That's why when I now build a system I always make sure I turn the mounting screws the exact same number of times to ensure this doesn't happen. It can also happen with the other type of mount where you only have to twist it a set amount, sometimes they aren't completely turned fully into place, causing the same issue.
Yes. Uneven pressure can be a killer.
For all we know it could've just been dust in the socket. who knows.
@@AeroTGaming Or in the CPU power connctor
@@hyperboreaa you made me do it. It's connector lol.
Necroposting but when I built my first pc (after I bricked an old mobo by flashing bios) I had this issue. I didn't have pressure on the HS even or strong enough and it just wouldn't turn on at all. I removed HS and then placed it on again and it worked. Funny how it can be that simple
This brings back memories when I was working in this tech support line. Hours spent troubleshooting and after thinking we identified and solved it, the "supposedly" broken part worked just *fine*. Plugged everything back and it works. My colleagues and I would look at each other, get confused and just laugh, and chalk it to one of those "ghosts in the system"
I really liked the fact that you didn't hide the wrong troubleshoot, just as I would happen to any of us. Excellent job as always Mr. Salazar. You earned your like once more👍
Respect man, for keeping all that in the video, you're a 10/10 channel
No words can describe how much I love this series.
When you said you didn't crop out anything, this shows how genuine this series is and that's what has gotten away from youtube.
Keep it up.
Watching here from the Philippines! :) You are really doing a great job in troubleshooting steps as we learn on how to rule things out. I also realized that even though we know a lot of things about PC it will sometimes leave us puzzled.
This is insanely satisfying, I'm not even joking.
The fact that you always double doubt things and parts and try them on other systems and builds to only find that (in this case) the CPU is actually working perfectly proves that it really could be anything.
This definitely makes me so comfortable to build a PC without the fear of what if I get no post or why isn't it booting or even not working at all.
Greg you're awesome and original.
Keep it up, buddy!
Greg, this is extremely instructive for first time PC builders who frequently second guess themselves when they believe that they have followed the correct procedure and don't get the expected result. It goes to show that retracing the steps again may sometimes correct the slight problem that has caused the error. Great video, and you should not feel stupid in any way.
Quirky issues like this are always a pain in the ass to diagnose. I've been down this road a time or two myself.
Happened to me today,
brought my brand new pc for warranty because it shuts down randomly, they replaced the psu because it was deemed the suspect and still got the same issue. Tried reformartting twice and got nothing, bios update etc. til I downloaded the latest windows installer which is 21H1 my former was 20H2 and suddenly the shutting off issue was gone. pretty strange that there is a windows version that seems to affect my system.
Your view on PC's and troubleshooting in general is refreshing. Fix or Flop series has been great.
That ending was gold when testing the part(s) you removed lol.
I love the fact that you didn’t edit the video and make it seem like you knew the problem all along, kudos to you, that’s why I love your channel.
Great video, as always. I wouldn't sweat it Greg, it most likely was the pressure but that doesn't matter. You fixed it and I am sure the owner is very pleased with your hard work. It's awesome to see you're able to learn from these repair videos and be transparent with us viewers. Can't wait for the next one!!
Dude no qualms with how you handled this repair. Excellent to see non typical issues and how you trouble shoot. Love these videos
I love how that AIO looks. I have the MAG 360R and now I want that one...lol...Great video and really enjoy the series!
I think you should not feel dumb or silly. You applied the most correct approach repairing the PC, you diagnosed it and then made a counter test in order to verify the findings. I see it as the most correct path to detect and solve these issues. I honestly congratulate you because of that. In more than 20 years working with computers (building, repairing and programming) I learned what I think is my zen: "Every single time you make an assumption, chances are that you are wrong". So, always double check your findings. Great job!
To be 100% honest, this exact same thing happened to my friend and I while building his system. Took us 6 months and $150 but we reseated his CPU when I got fed up and scorched earth the build.
Sometimes it's best to take everything apart and test it on a bench.
Your honesty is what keeps me coming back to your videos. Don't change.
I find this series much more interesting than the cleaning ones. This episode was very enjoyable to watch. Keep up the good work.
All of your steps were correct and never made any assumptions without testing. I did not detect any errors on your part at all. And I believe you are spot on about pressure on the CPU which is to say uneven pressure. Another well done video!
Exactly what im looking for to start my day! Its 9:37 am here local time 😁
This video is the reason I watch you. You don't act like you're perfect or better than anyone, you're up front and honest. Great video I'm always glad to learn "with" you.
Greg, you deserve a pat on the back and a 👍 for a job well done. Don't be so hard on yourself.
Love learning with you bub! 🤗
Computers have minds of their own sometimes and I'm talking from alot of pc repair experience. Man, it is what it is and sometimes the fixes don't really makes sense but whatever works, works.
This series is one of my most favorite on UA-cam. Thank you for making such great content!
I’m glad that you show everything. That’s why I enjoy your videos. I’m a retired engineer who used to design this stuff and I have learned a trick or two from you.
love this series, wish I have a pc like that
Don't give up then, my friend! I wanted a PC like this my whole life, and last year I was finally able to build one myself (It has the same Ryzen 5 2600 of the video btw, I was like "oh, that's nice" when I saw it) So I really want to tell you that you can do it with some work, don't stop dreaming about it, one day you will get it!
I really like how you made this video,
You know plenty about fixing PC but technology surprises you. It silly process yet a wonderful experience. For me as a viewer , you shown us that failures should be a learning guide to work more diligently than halting work embarrassingly. Thank yoi for the amazing videos and more power to you!
Don't feel silly. Thanks for showing us that we miss some basic troubleshoot while we are over thinking when something like this happens. I will always keep this tip in my mind.
Best part of this series is to see new setups every video. It's somewhat satisfying as we always think we can make our own better.
If this was a murder mystery the CPU would be my last suspect, unless it was overclocked by Linus.
Or dropped by Linus.
@@andrews.9286 Or looked at by Linus
@@AndrewWoodford or around linus
Or you whispered "linus" near it
Man, I love these videos. Just goes to show you that even experienced builders can either overlook something or just be completely wrong about what the problem is. Well done, Greg!
Love the series. You shouldn't feel embarrassed. It is all part of the troubleshooting process. Your process reminded me of Carey Holzman and his experiences as a tech in the field. Keep up the great work!
Carey is a great system builder. He has probably seen every issue out there by now.
I could honestly see that exact thing happening to me. The honesty is refreshing. Thanks for the video.
It was definitely mounting or some small dust blocking any pins.
There is something genuinely fun in watching proper logical fault finding.
Do not feel stupid Greg! You chose the bad part right off with changing the cpu cooler. I work on computers for a living and this kind of thing happens from time to time. People don't really understand and its hard to explain. So you have made the perfect video subconsciously!
I'm so glad I'm not the only one this has happened to. It happened once when I built a rig for a friend and left me scratching my head for hours trying to figure out why the system wouldn't power on until I lifted the board up by the cooler to check the back for shorts and it turned on in my hand.
Respect for the amount of time and effort you take into all these videos haha, even when the fix isn't always quite what you expect
I'm kind of glad u found a specific niche . At such a crazy time I'm glad ur still making videos and funding different topics .
It’s very possible it was because the processor had to much pressure, my last build was having the same problem and I reinstalled the processor 3 times and now it works like a charm.. I feel like that was my problem to have no clue what else it woulda been. And there’s nothing to be embarrassed about I pulled on all nighters trying to figure out my problem.
@Greg I also had cooler overtightened. Same thing happened. Had power but no boot. Reseated cpu and tightened cooler's screws back with less pressure and it worked! My heart attack went away eventually. 😜
Great video Greg, you've gained a lot of credibility by just showing it as it is.
Dude, you're awesome. Love how you don't shy away from your wrong diagnosis.....love the channel, love the content. 👏
"It's never the CPU, except when it is", turns out it was the CPU, and then it wasn't...
I know this is an old video but dont beat yourself up Greg. Like you said we all learn together. I have watched every single fix or flop video. Really enjoy this content
fantastic fix! really enjoyed watching this one!
Gotta love that Be Quiet Screwdriver. My favourite to use when working with my computer
Loose cpu then travelling back to yours after collecting it from customer could of loosened a loose cpu :-/ Awesome vids as always Greg ✅
One of your best vids in my opinion.
I have been confounded by my PC many a time so watching you work through problems is very relatable.
Keep up the good work!
that's a new one for me...mounting pressure preventing boot up. Good job Greg on drilling down to the culprit issue.
Another educational video for PC enthusiasts who may just give up on their PC. I am from the UK and we give honours for services to industry like a Knighthood, OBE, MBE and so on. You definitely deserve a Knighthood for services to the PC fix or flop and PCDC industry. keep them coming.
Honestly, you didnt have to do much, but this gives a nice perspective on how seemingly small issues can cause big problems for a rig.
Love the videos man
I am not sure if the original thought process was somewhat telepathic, but the fact that you went in with the plan of changing the cooling system, and BANG! Solved and done... Glad you went through all the system checks, as I understand they are mostly just for us viewers. But you might want to sit down with a piece of paper, and jot down the first 6 numbers that come to mind and head out to the Lotto shop!!
Be sure to let us know if you hit it big before you sign off and go on your world tour....
Don't be embarrassed. This video is a great example of a real world scenario where it turns out to be something totally random. Not every problem fits into a nice neat little box.
When faced with weird things like this I try to learn from it and it's another thing to look for / try when troubleshooting.
I am an Electrical Engineer over many years.... Fighter Aircraft, Commerical Electrical Systems and Telephone Exchange Systems..... They have all pulled my pants down when I was certain about the fault. Some were crazy.... Enjoy your videos.... Keep putting your neck on the line.
I ran into the same issue when fixing a pc. Rgb header worked even though motherboard was dead. Live these videos.
no need to feel silly at all. this is exactly the process for troubleshooting. These videos are a great refresher for me. I used to love to build and fix PCs, but i've been working on software for so long now, I've forgotten the fun of hardware troubleshooting. I'm building a new PC this week and finally getting rid of my gaming laptop, so its good to get a little refresher course on hardware troubleshooting and cable management.
The only think I can think of with this one was that there was a piece of "gunk" that was in on of the pin slots on the CPU socket for the motherboard... and when you used the duster you dislodged it, and every pin was able to get electricity again, and then it was working... baffling! I love the process though, very nice to see how other people will trouble shoot problems with a computer!
bro you did fine, not stupid, it also show that this pc is a legit need fixing and not people trying to get broken part replaced a new one. ive learned something new from this video.
You gotta love computers and their trickery... Love the honesty dude ...great channel great to keep the mind fresh for trouble shooting 👍🏼🙏🏽
Sometimes it can be so frustrating to troubleshoot computers and electronics. Glad to see everything works in the end.
So this is a very interesting one. I wouldn't have ever thought about the mounting pressure being the issue. Good on you for keeping this whole thing in the video.
Man, i love how the way u troubleshooting broken PCs. Listening to ur explanation also makes me mesmerising and sometimes i feel like 20+mins video isn’t long enough 🤣
I'm learning a lot from this video, I'm in love with PC issues troubleshooting
To be honest, I am a IT tech myself and I am pretty capable of debugging such problems myself. However, it is always good to see such strange problems with other systems. That helps in trying to find the problem faster as it increases the list of possible causes.
I absolutely adore this series, MISTAKES and all...Very accurate to what the process is like from an industry professional perspective.
Please keep them coming, and never omit the mistakes!!! Thanks again!!
I love how honest your reactions are. You don't edit to make it to seem like you have a magic 8-ball. Love the work.
Such a small thing, but I agree about that era MSI card. The heat pipe design looks really good. Just gave my old PC with the same 1080 a good clean and really found myself admiring those puppies.
Man thank you for helping fix my PC! My own gaming Rig was not turning on and I changed the power supply, rams and everything. But the CPU and I just finished putting in a replacement CPU in and it fired right on. Thanks bro keep up the great work. GG
I've had loose cables refuse to boot my system, cpu coolers with backplates that add too much pressure when overly tightened creating issues with ram detection, a physically damaged south bridge that still booted and worked so long as the system was not ever powered off completely otherwise getting it to turn on was just hell, I love seeing these fix em up videos XD
How I wish we have a guy like this in our country. Trust worthy
Look at it this way, these videos are learning videos, and now we all learned something new from it. That is a win in my book. Great job Greg! Just a neighbor in St.Augustine. :)
You were honest enough to show that the CPU was not fried so I will defiantly watch more of your vids YOU DID GREAT!!
Dude, I'm binge watching this playlist for hours now.
Awesome job. I would have zeroed in on the PSU - you taught me (again) not to jump to conclusions. Please keep the series going!
I had the same problem with my CPU cooler. I just reassemble the pc from the start and eventually it starts working. Now thanks to you I finally know the reason.
Honestly... these videos are my fix! Since I can't get used hardware to put together PC's and flip them, for reasonable prices - and all the friends and family I know have working PCs... this is the next best thing to scratch that itch!
Greg, it is simply the destiny this PC needed to travel to you and got fixed by the touch of your hand!! Magic, and seriously, it is like watching 23 minutes of drama, just when you thought thing was settled for the conclusion, boom! there was the twist - and I really enjoyed it!
Greg this videos teaches me so much. Never thought so many things can cause a PC to go "bad". This is like a major course for me and I learn something new with every episode. Thank your man. This to me is like a master class.
I’m currently a sophomore in high school and plan on becoming an IT because I enjoy technology and the building process of it so much and these videos are 100% the way to go if you want to learn even more
I get so excited when I see this playlist pop up. so good. learn so much. Thanks greg
I love the playlist...that said whether or not the system was sent to you with the request of a deep clean you should still depp clean them for the "client". Many wouldnt know how to deep clean or even when to...
Awesome work your doing just thought that should be said.
This info really help me and I just got my own gaming pc few days ago
Been here since the channel name was "Science Studio" and still watchin all of your videos. It cracks me up when you found out that its just improper seated cpu. Keep up!
I love that there's always a mistake and a lesson learned at the end. Great stuff
Ahhhhh!!! How did I miss this!! Another amazing episode Greg!
Nothing to be embarrassed about.. This is a great troubleshooting video. Thanks and good work