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October 19th, 2024 19:55
Reviving an Inspiron 5675
Inspiron 5675
I want to revive this PC so my kids can use it for schoolwork.
Its had a long life of use (since 2017), and it was very beefy when I purchased it.
However, it also had issues since the start, being that I purchased it overseas in the US, and I live in Costa Rica, the one component I ended up having trouble with since the first month, is exactly the one component that was not covered for my region: the Ryzen 7 1700 processor!
I still have the same error in my BIOS regarding the processor fan lack of communication with the BIOS, which triggered the fan to be at full blast all the time (my PC has sounded like a jet engine since the beginning).
I was very happy with support, when they where trying to narrow down the problem, they even left a brand new motherboard in my PC (and the old one, which at this time is basically a new motherboard), they exchanged fans (also have the old one for the processor), and case fans. Updated BIOS (at the time up to 3.0 - BTW, WHERE can I go to update the current BIOS and how do I do it?).
But the problem remained, for servicing my processor I would have had to ship the computer back to the US to a friend or relative, to have it serviced there, and shipped back again, in the end, it was more trouble than it was worth. So the error message never stopped appearing on startup - which btw makes for a looooong startup time.
Anyway, this old PC is still going despite it all, which says a lot about DELL, but now it is to a point that if I try to run maybe Photoshop, chrome with several tabs open and maybe do something with AI, it will simply shut down.
Culprits?
I have tried running consoles on my desktop to tell me of the last error or heat problem it might have, but it just happens so fast that I have never gotten a definitive answer.
I think its the video card. At some point I noticed the heat sync was bent. But it could also be the processor or even the power source.
So I'm thinking to play it safe, and replace all three.
The video card: AMD Radeon RX 580 8gb. PCIe
The processor: AMD Ryzen 7 1700X Eight-Core 3.40 GHz
I have no idea about the power source, I need help there.
I'm thinking after market is my best bet for the GPU, I found this (I doubt DELL sells anything compatible):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYN2TWFM/?coliid=I23G1DXWF5PQK3&colid=2QBQ901K8GOS3&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
I found this processor, I think it's the same?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0865NGJLH/?coliid=I1HJRPI4PAJ0OS&colid=2QBQ901K8GOS3&psc=0&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Can any of your recommend any options with a little more power, for either the GPU or CPU? Just to bring it a little closer on regards to capacity to today's PC's. I know it's a limited range, but as long as the motherboard can take it, its worth a shot, since I'm already spending the money.
About the Power Source... more power, better handling, right?
Any ideas? Aftermarket? DELL proprietary?
I don't think I need to replace the RAM or drives...
Should I scrap the whole thing because its not worth it and just toss the CPU out? I have grown fond of this PC, even if it's completely unreliable now... forget about playing games on it besides online poker! hahahaha
bradthetechnut
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October 20th, 2024 00:16
Hi @OscarBlanco
It doesn't do any good to suggest or recommend any upgrades without knowing the exact error msg. you're getting. Why is it thought the CPU is bad? It's rarer that they go bad.
First, try replacing the size 2032 CMOS battery and do a BIOS reset via the blue jumper on the MB.
What OS are you using and is it on an SSD? How much RAM is in it?
The 460w PSU is already quite flexible and can power a 185w RX 580 as long as it has a 1x8-pin connector for the GPU.
PC needs to be stable before doing a BIOS upgrade. Otherwise, there's the risk of bricking the MB.
The newest BIOS I could find for the 5675 is 1.5.0, released on Feb. 25, 2022. If by chance your BIOS is newer, then I'd just leave it.
If you do get it stable and update BIOS, download it to a 8GB flash drive formatted to FAT32 on a working PC. Then connect it 5675 with it powered off. Power on and repeatedly press F12 for Boot Menu. Choose the Flash BIOS option. Dell Inspiron 5675 System BIOS Link will take you to Dell site.
RoHe
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October 20th, 2024 00:33
Before you do anything else, you should replace the motherboard battery if you haven't done that recently. A weak/dead battery can cause all kinds of strange issues. And while you're in there, carefully reseat the CPU fan cable (#4) to the motherboard.
When they replaced the motherboard, did they apply fresh thermal paste between top of CPU and bottom of the heat sink? If not, that might cause the CPU fan to rev at full blast. Heat issues can cause random shutdowns when PC is under load with Photoshop, Chrome, AI running at same time.
A corrupted video card driver can also cause the CPU fan to run full blast. So try updating the driver for your specific GPU. May be this AMD driver. Be good idea to run DDU (free) to make sure the old GPU driver is fully removed before installing a new one. Be sure to follow DDU instructions about booting in Safe Mode with internet connection fully disabled. Maybe that will help with the CPU fan noise.
Probably a good idea to make sure all your other drivers are up-to-date too. Enter your Service Tag on the support site and it should show you all the latest drivers for your specific hardware, especially the Intel Processor Power Management driver. (Don't post Service Tag here.)
I don't see a BIOS "3.0" or even "1.3.0" listed for Inspiron 5675. Latest BIOS is v1.5.0. Safest way to install it is following Installation Instructions on that page for Updating the BIOS from BIOS Boot Menu (independent of operating system).
If you think there's a problem with your add-in AMD video card, physically remove it from the PC and connect the monitor to the onboard AMD HDMI port and see what happens. If you don't remove the card, the onboard HDMI port may not be active.
Before you go too far in upgrading this system, keep in mind that Win 10 will only be supported for one more year, until 14-Oct'25, and it can't run Win 11. So how much you're willing to spend for one more year's supported use is up to you. Or put the money toward a Win 11 PC...
If you decide to do some upgrades, do one at a time and test performance afterwards to see if you can fix the problems without spending too much money. Old thread but some hints about upgrading the Inspiron 5675 PSU. May be more recent info so Google...
EDIT: @bradthetechnut types faster than I do..!
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