Help! CPU Problem

[Fo0d]

Passes Stress test 

Crashes in games and in some programs 

Failed intel diagnostic tool 64 bit 

 What should i do 

 

 

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--- Testing Processor 1 ---

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--- IPDT64 - rev  2.20.0.0.W.MP ---

 

 

--- Start Time: 06/23/2015 13:41:37---

 

 

--- Skipping Config ---

 

 

 --- Reading CPU Manufacturer --- 

 

Expected --> GenuineIntel

Detected --> GenuineIntel

Found --- Genuine Intel Processor ---

 

 --- Temperature Test --- 

 

Temperature Test Passed!!!

 

 

Temperature = 50 degrees C below maximum.

 

 

 --- Reading Brand String --- 

 

Detected Brand String:

Genuine Intel® CPU  @ 2.20GHz

 

CPU Brand String Recognized, Possible Late Engineering or Early QSpec Sample

Brand string test failed!

 

 

--- Test End Time: 06/23/2015 13:41:37---

 

System Information

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Processor Name: Genuine Intel® CPU  @ 2.20GHz

Processor Information: Intel64 Family 6 Model 45 Stepping 5

Number of Physical Cores: 4

Number of Logical Cores: 8

Installed System Memory: 16 GB

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit

Graphics Information: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760

System Product: DX79TO

System BIOS: SIX7910J.86A.0650.2014.0307.0138

 

[pebble guy]

what is the model number of your CPU and is it a enginering sample????

[Matt420740]

I found a post on the Intel forums where another CPU failed the brand string test. He was advised to try the chip in another MB if possible, and to contact Intel support.

https://communities.intel.com/message/138018