Fixing a Viewer's BROKEN Gaming PC? - Fix or Flop S3:E13

[@jaggsta]

Amazon still has holiday returns items purchased between October 11 and December 25, 2022 can be returned until January 31, 2023.

[@ahmedhamdan2009]

Yea that was a big bonus for me. I bought a phone late October and I'm starting to have problems with it and was able to return it and get a refund.

[@Frost640]

His filming to release schedule is quite long sometimes it's very possible that this was done 3-6 months ago.

[@Frost640]

Yeah I just watched it to the end, he filmed this in November haha.

[@knightedits9513]

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[@ForsakenSanityGaming]

Man I love these, as soon as one pops up in my subscription feed it's an immediate watch. Keep up the good work Greg! I hope to one day have the money, space and energy to set up a similar thing in Sweden so I can help people the same way.

[@GregSalazar]

Much appreciated! And that would be cool!

[@andyMaDsafc]

Me 2 from uk England nice Gregg

[@postedinthecut1565]

facts

[@SimRacingFanDK]

totally agree, i love these videos, been following greg since his science studio days :D greetings from Denmark

[@notrixamoris3318]

@@GregSalazar you need a fawhawk Greg...

[@cawfee5327]

Thank you so much for taking the time to fix my pc it meant a lot to me and its nice having the pc back and still running great to this day

[@Bassitude723]

Us: "Wow I really love Greg's videos. They're entertaining and informative!" Greg: "I MUST APOLOGIZE FOR MY HAIR ONCE A MONTH!"

[@MrWonderstuff]

Like the end of video ramble as well as the hair frustration and chopping your fingers off in the rear fan. Highly entertaining and informative.

[@GregSalazar]

Thanks for watching it all, Julian!

[@malakae]

Love these videos! I have my own rig and I keep it nice and clean, and I always have been able to troubleshoot any issues that arise thanks to this series. Keep it up Greg!

[@GregSalazar]

Right on!

[@randykoha8936]

I have been binge watching these with my broken pc

[@RubbishFPS]

Started popping into my feed after a whole year of trying to fix a magically dead in the water 2070 super. Too bad they are of no help.

[@BrickPB]

13:44 Greg, you saved me. I figure out why my damn 6700xt was stuttering in games and had was running half the wattage that it should be, causing my games to stutter constantly. Got a quality power supply where I can connect 2 separate power supply cables to the graphics card and it fixed it

[@GAMMAXII]

Judging by the manufacture date, it was manufactured 2021/Week 38, that would be a launch 12900k

[@christophervanzetta]

Buying used parts and getting scammed

[@kamui004]

@@christophervanzetta from the circumstances explained in the video, the viewer and friend bought the parts from Amazon to build two systems with the same specs. And Greg's theory about someone returning a defective CPU to Amazon and warehouse staff resealing and selling it again, unfortunately for the viewer, is pretty common place.

[@mikethemexicanking5716]

greg I think ur a hero, wish i had known abt this series a couple years back when i had to diagnose a dead zen 2 chip over the course of a week

[@johno9163]

After watching every single episode the axiom "it's never the CPU until it is" has been exposed more than a time or two surprisingly. Another great video and I know I am not the only one that eagerly waits for the new episode. Thanks again Greg!

[@Kommentierer]

Always use two separate cables for PCIe, especially with multi rail PSUs, obviously, but also in general to reduce load on a single cable.

[@orion8323]

Fixed a friend’s PC recently and it wouldn’t post with the NVME drives installed. Turns out, I had to update the BIOS on the MSI Z390 motherboard, paired with an i5 9600K. Worked fine after that.

[@coreymcdonald7745]

Strange that you had to update the bios with a 9600k… those 2 should natively support each other

[@mistermudpie]

These are by far the most enjoyable videos on this channel (and possibly all tech channels I subscribe to). Keep them coming!

[@Addeatt]

I agree! Greg is definitely thinking outside of the box when it comes to his videos. You know it's a fantastic channel/video when you can't wait to see the next one.

[@FirstSkilletFan]

I have to say, I love this series! It's so educational and entertaining to watch. I think that this format of video is a brilliant idea as it helps people learn about building computers through problem solving which not only helps promote the hobby, but make the process more fun and less frustrating.

[@therealgranny9467]

Hey Greg I love your videos and they have helped me so much with the issues I've had with my pc in the past. Keep it up!

[@ezerio027TV]

2:23 I experienced that pain many times

[@Tamajyn69]

I only just noticed your framed Sempiternal record on the wall 🤟🤟

[@rogerstruble5146]

as an IT guy myself i would love to chat with you about how you started your own buisness up etc you provide alot of trouble shooting help to alot of people and it is great to see someone with a good heart doing good for the community

[@GregSalazar]

I think I already have a video on the channel discussing how the channel started. Was in college when it sorta just "happened." The business isn't as much a "computer repair" one as it is a "media, videographer" one.

[@rogerstruble5146]

@@GregSalazar I haven't seen that video but I just thought I would praise you for what you are doing for the community

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

yah i agree, i don't daisy chain my 3080 either, it's running 3 seperate PCI-E cables back to my modular PSU

[@jaylo912]

Love these videos..great way to start the weekend... Volume warning was appreciated... not in sound,. but the hair :)

[@therealspadezz]

It is so wholesome to see you do relatable things like accidentally sticking your finger in a case fan. I am not by ANY means insulting you as I have done that on accident more times than I care to admit xD Much love Greg! Watching this series... really really makes me want to do what you do. I love building/troubleshooting PCs and if I could do this for a living I would. Can't wait for the next video!

[@gaelarriaga846]

I love this series a lot, it's very enjoyable seeing you figure out these systems kinda like how someone would solve a puzzle. It would be awesome to get follow ups going over what could've caused any dead components to be dead as that would be really informative :D Keep up the great work!

[@Mxyzptlk21]

Great Series! Always on the lookout for new Fix or flop episodes.

[@dorion9111]

He raised voltage to high trying to OC and POP!!

[@spyplane3979]

clean socket with alchol will remove paste if there were some in socket . I use electronic cleaner gets socket clean and boots right up.

[@timm4315]

Love these and also all your other ones you do. I work from home and for lunch I try to eat at our dinning table and not just sitting in my computer chair. I can see the computer from there and first thing I do is see if you have something new. They are done well, easy to follow and just the right amount of time. Keep up the good work and here's to 2023 and all it will bring.

[@P0LAR07]

wow that was insane i never expected that

[@khill4053]

Yeah, Greg, I love how real you are, right down to sticking your fingers into spinning fans and such and aren't afraid to leave it in the video. That makes it real, relatable and entertaining. Great job!

[@Galiant2010]

I thought the same thing as him, too, that the rear fan wasn't spinning lol.

[@abenbynek]

I'm having the exact same issue right now only the fans on the CPU don't spin no post no heat to the CPU. This really helped me a lot, ordered a new CPU. Thanks Greg.

[@sebas0469]

Awesome video as always. Very surprising that the CPU died an Intel 12th gen 😯

[@jaycarrUK]

SPOILER ALERT!

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

@@jaycarrUK pro tip: don't read the comments section before you watch the video

[@sebastians.8503]

Great work. Had to troubleshoot a Ryzen R7 5700G System last week and it was a terrible experience. No post. But the BIOS should support it. Swapped a GPU and CPU from my personal PC into it, tried it unsuccessfully wiith several displays. No post. Frustration. We gave up for the day. And then it dawned on me. Even after watching the whole "Fix or Flop"--Playist... have we tried resetting CMOS? Wie did not. And it worked. Posted like a champ. Why did I not try that first?!! AAAAAARgh!

[@markheinrich7472]

Man, these FoF videos are really helpful. I started to build my own pc during the peak of pandemic and eventually my friends also asked me to build pc for them and I learned to troubleshoot thanks to these videos. Keep 'em coming, Greg!

[@sammorrow8420]

Greg I have been watching your channel for years and I admire your honesty, transparency and Wide breath of electronic knowledge thank you so much for doing this. Entertaining and informative.

[@animalyze7120]

I would double check the power settings for the cpu in the bios, many folks bricked their systems because the MB manufactures were defaulting the OC (P1 and P2) settings to max. Newer bios updates have been released that auto fixes this issue but either way that should be checked out thoroughly or the owner will back to a cooked cpu in short order.

[@Lovell93]

Greg! You need to update that subscriber count! 857,000!!!! Way to go. 😀

[@bothellkenmore]

I was browsing PSU testers the other day and saw some affordable one's around $20 and possibly a better unit from Thermaltake for $45. But I was like, where's the one Greg uses and had to hunt. I was shocked to see it retails for $590 from the manufacturer PassMark, my mind is blown. It comes with a software suite that can monitor via USB to a laptop so this is shop level tech from a bit of an inconspicuous device! I'm really impressed!

[@evauz]

Awesome! I remember that CPU return periods on Amazon were one week, if they changed though, that's amazing

[@Deznere]

00 is such a weird Q Code... I had that on my x570 Dark Hero with my 5900X and buddy of mine had the exact same issue of 00. Chip wasn't dead in either case and in my specifically I kept getting a BSOD in regards to memory regardless of which Ram kit I used with the DOCP or manual OC to the specs of the ram. Ended up switching to a ASRock X570 Taichi RE and both kits worked just fine. Haven't had a single issue.

[@Todd_Manus]

I love how you use the K.I.S.S. principles in diagnosing issues.

[@csl750]

As old as this case is... It's just fantastic...

[@DamianBordadLopez]

Had something similar happen to me on a 2 week old ryzen 7600x, would work but shut down without warning, and it'd post and enter bios but it immediately shut down as soon as bios was loaded. Had to go directly to AMD for a replacement due to lack of supply.

[@americathefree3708]

Great job, HAIR AND ALL!

[@Mostly_Positive_Reviews]

Loved the fingers in fan bit. Call me sadistic, but I thought it was very funny because it is very relatable.

[@themailmancan3659]

I used to work in the assessment and intake of broken computers at a repair shop. We didn't do too much with the computers other than verify details like data status or physical damage, but I 100% thought the same fan model that hit your hand was not spinning multiple times, so don't feel too embarrassed!

[@GRAMZ67]

Greg, These are the best videos out on YT that help troubleshoot PC problems. I genuinely feel like if anything happens to my PC or my kids PC's that I will be able to fix them myself. AND, if not, I'm only in Jacksonville so I would Def make the drive to come see you if I couldn't figure it out on my own and I were lucky enough the get picked for the playlist. (Hopefully I will never need to) :)

[@stevearmstrong-meech4775]

i love these vidoes and look forward to watching them as soon as they pop up in my feed. I have learnt so much from them and when my daughters PC was playing up I was able diagnose the problem with er Ryzen 5 5600 as having a bad memory controller. Thanks Greg and please keep these coming. Love from the UK.

[@j.p.h.8126]

A 3080 draws about 350W under full load. One 8 pin PCI-e cable is rated for 150W. The PCI-E slot on the motherboard is rated for 75W. That meast you need 2x 8 pin PCI-E cables to run a 3080 with no issues. It will work with the daisy chain cabel but it mite burst up in flames at some point.

[@eliadbu]

Assuming he doesn't has some chineseium psu ( I think he does not considering his build) The daisy chained cable is fine. In electricity when calculating the amount of power you can pass on a wire it depends on wire gauge, material and voltage. If the wire are thick enough it can handle much more than 300 watts. And the 150W spec, is very conservative, thus why some manufacturers use thick enough wire and daisy chained cable with no issues. So no worries for bursting in flames.

[@ThisisScorpiomoon]

Hey Greg, your videos have helped me built and troubleshoot my pc. I really appreciate you passing on your knowledge to us! :)

[@Frigid_ttv]

i really love this series single handily you have thought me how to trouble shoot pcs with this series. iv gooten so good with it at this point from these videos i can figure out whats wrong with the pc a littler over half of the time when u explain what the broken pc is doing at the beginning of ur videos lol very thankful for sure

[@chrisoverton2759]

I work in electronics repair, and we get a ton of gaming PCs in from our business customers. Most of the PCs are Skytech PCs, and are either on AM4, or 10th/11th gen. Before working at the place I'm at now, I've never actually seen a CPU die, or worked on a system where the CPU was actually dead. I've salvaged PCs from burned homes/apartments, picked the up from dumpsters, and have had several PCs that were very aged (Pentium 2/3, 1st gen Athlons), but never have I seen so many cpus dead. Not a single one of these systems had dead CPUs, but somehow regular PC users are just killing CPUs by using them. Almost every dead Intel PC that we get is a dead CPU (10th and 11th gen i5), and almost every AMD system that we get has a dead motherboard (aside from the 5600X/5600G systems which also seem to have a really high failure rate of CPUs). very odd times we're in.

[@md11b777]

Well done. They should stand behind the chip

[@kenny9088]

One of the best series on YT for sure

[@Taykeith1544]

Let’s goooo the Goated series is back again

[@bishnabob]

I really enjoy Egon Spengler's new career fixing PCs on KZbin.

[@MrGiulik]

Super duper series and I want it never ends!!! I also hope one day you bring videos about dead, bricked, nuked hardware with their diagnostics and deep dive investigations. Keep up the good work Greg! Much much appreciated 😘👍

[@personaldronerepair6141]

I know that it may be a lot of extra work but I would love to see a spinoff of this where the audience gets to vote on what they think the issue is. Break the pc repair into two parts. The first part would be the inspection and then audience voting. The following week, have the repair and reveal which percentage of the audience was right. Either which way, this is honestly one of my top content supplies. I love this and yes.....I have been watching all of the way through to the end Greg. 😳

[@reng.5934]

Happy thanksgiving and World Cup Greg 😅😅

[@jP-yq2rx]

keep the fix or flop going . like these from Uk

[@JordanK]

Love this series. The fact that you have the resources and platform to to this for free is one of the coolest things on youtube. Keep it up

[@Primal1k]

yooooo I miss this series nice video Greg!

[@fun_yung]

These videos are really nice and great work, it would be cool for you to do a video on a successful follow up on one of the dead CPU's you've encountered if either AMD or Intel got back to you on them. Some kind of deep dive on the problem with the specific CPU would be so sick.

[@marcoachaves822]

The best youtube series ever! Thx Greg

[@alanaeichsteadt]

Here’s one for you, my son has a 12100F, msi b 660-pro A board. Board has cpu debug light on, but the system is working perfectly fine. Temps are sub 50c, Ram has been swapped entirely and different channels used, light still on

[@PluggedFaith]

This is a interesting series I have been following it for quite some time, thank you for these videos you're my biggest inspiration to work on computers.

[@8-bitten]

Ok I am at @6:00 and if I were trouble shooting this the thing I'd look at is 1) is anything shorted to ground and 2) is it a modular power supply and did they not plug plug the motherboard power cable in all the way into the power supply and it worked its way loose so it "looks" like it is plugged in but it isn't. Ok hitting play to see what it ends up being :) CPU! Wow. So the CPU itself was melted and shorted internally. Very cool

[@prestonvarner611]

You are the man Greg.

[@boblekewl]

I love these as I get to learn so much more about PC diagnosis. I think it also highlights the risks involved in building your own PC. Love the content Greg & the hair 😁.

[@KingRom3K9]

Its cool you mentioned the world cup lol I am from Argentina so I can say I am pretty happy right now lol Btw love these videos, I cant get enough of it, as an IT Manager, and many years in the field, I love how thorough your are with your troubleshooting steps, keep it up!

[@jeffie8696]

I really enjoy the Fix or Flop series thank you Greg

[@lelandY2K]

i thought the exhaust wasnt spinning as well you're not alone lol

[@sitordan]

I'm going to attempt to fix a PC with the same problem this Saturday so this video is great to brush up on the troubleshooting procedures.

[@kennethpereyda5707]

Hope you break the 1 million mark this year

[@m8x425]

This is why I love the Debug LED on Asus boards. The Z690-E should give you a post error code of 'F.F.' if the BIOS is not initializing.

[@theyoungjawn]

Still absolutely loving this series Greg! Great work! Keep ‘em coming!

[@markvallejo4011]

Your channel inspired me to build a new pc since my first pc I built for music in 2003

[@MrRayr1953]

great job Greg, always love watching these videos.

[@buildyourcomputer]

Door with stacks of computer items nice.

[@RoyalKyleBarker]

I'd like a follow up regarding said chip, always interesting stuff!

[@ericcardinal4788]

I would have bet good money that the issue was a bad mother board. Good work as usual Greg.

[@latchmanmaraj5924]

Salutations too you. Amazing what your are doing here

[@mikedawsonnc]

I have to admit I didn't see that coming! Thought for sure it was going to be the motherboard after you hooked up the CPU fan header.

[@roderickkennedy2192]

first thing i do is press like, then watch , love your work and dedication, take care.

[@Chickendinguss]

As soon as I saw the cpu fan spin for a second and stop I immediately thought dead cpu. This is such an enjoyable series

[@BuzzTec]

The Hair is back - keep up the good work/hair 👍🏼

[@missingnoo]

Great video! Looking forward to more.

[@justsumguy2u]

A dead Intel CPU? That's pretty rare, I was betting on the mobo too. And I agree, Fix or Flop is no doubt your most popular playlist. I think everyone (myself included) likes the mystery of it---what will we find?

[@Inline_crix]

Hey bro my pc is turning off after seconds of turning on, its so fast it wont even show the booting process or anything… I’ve tried everything like mobo and psu. ¿What you think it could be?

[@wireless1235]

Well Happy January Thanksgiving to you too!

[@BenJ2827]

Love this content Greg, watching from the UK and learning new stuff from you every time, you are the master!😄

[@hermesbrookover285]

The hair is amazing, it is as though it has a life of its own.

[@fluxypoo]

I'll never forget the video where you showed the copper slug intel coolers were better . I still use that info when building lol

[@liberteus]

Loved the intro and the comment on hairstyle :)

[@GregSalazar]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@TheUltimateRare]

thanks Greg. these are fun. good luck on more.!~

[@nirvanalives23]

Episode 13 on Friday the 13th. Nice timing, Greg.

[@hhkl3bhhksm466]

This series is always entertaining and informative, regardless of what the issue is. Keep up the good work!

[@alexbisgounis4055]

The best content you do. I love these video so much.

[@outlawnightshift2371]

Why do I like watching busted PC's. You are feeding my psychosis.

[@BenFilley]

sounds like a system i had to troubleshoot not long ago. it was an older sandy bridge system and it ended up (surprisingly) being the cpu. put in a known good i3 2100 and it fired right up. $50 later it had a new used i7 2600 and runs great again.

[@boodramrav]

I love this series! Your systematic process to diagnose the problem actually helped me last week when I installed a new gpu in my system. I went from panic to “Greg mode” lol.