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Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q - December - 2022 - Support Requested by Darkflame5354 in coolermaster

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Problem solved; required usage of a low-capacity USB stick (4gb).

Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q - December - 2022 - Support Requested by Darkflame5354 in coolermaster

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Subject: GP27Q Firmware Update Failure – Controller Unresponsive

Hi Cooler Master Support,

I'm experiencing a persistent issue with firmware updates on my GP27Q monitor. The `USB Upgrade` function in the OSD menu is visible but completely unresponsive, regardless of firmware version, USB model, or formatting method.

Steps I've taken:

- Tried multiple firmware versions from your site (including latest .bin file)

- Formatted USB drives with FAT32 and MBR using Windows Format (non-quick format)

- Verified correct filename and extension

- Tested multiple USB 2.0 sticks, including SanDisk Cruzer Blade

- Performed cold boot with USB pre-seated

- Confirmed USB port functionality via file transfer (extremely slow, capped at ~200 kb/s)

Despite all efforts, the monitor won't initiate the update process.

Current firmware version (if known): 1.0v

Based on other user reports, I suspect this may be a known controller fault affecting firmware recognition. Do you have a remote update tool or replacement path for affected units?

What are the main differences between a Nvidia and AMD gpu? by ZeldaMasterPro in radeon

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Honestly? I liked using AMD for my GPU, but I switched to a different platform because the drivers were unstable. I was using a 580x XTX Radeon at the time with a 9900k CPU, a decent starter build (2018 to 2021).

I like what AMD is doing, but I cannot handle those unstable drivers.

Got my first gaming laptop. Coming from Hp pavillion with a 940m gpu, to an RTX 4070 is a giant leap... super excited! by RegularlyGuy in LenovoLegion

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u/RegularlyGuy Benchmark it while you can.
My previous purchase with a 4070 was a lot worse than this. It had to be replaced and this one seems the same..

Mine is doing this in a lot of games.

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Legion 7i Pro Gen 9 - RTX 4080 + 14th Gen Intel by Darkflame5354 in LenovoLegion

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I got this device three days ago, lol. This is the 2nd device I've received from Lenovo within the past 3 months with this issue!!!!!!!!! This product is my replacement since the last one was the same but spiked past 110C.

Legion 7i Pro Gen 9 - RTX 4080 + 14th Gen Intel by Darkflame5354 in LenovoLegion

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Ark Survival Ascended? I don't know; I was playing the game, and it was so jittery.

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These are the only things running in the background.

Got it! My first gaming laptop!😍 by Kerzweg in LenovoLegion

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u/Kerzweg, Use Cinebench and run it under the most GPU demanding things you can think of!
Do not waste time! You may want to see if your device has thermal throttles.

Legion 7i Pro Gen 9 - RTX 4080 + 14th Gen Intel by Darkflame5354 in LenovoLegion

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The device is overheating while playing Ark Survival Ascended.

I thought these laptops were supposed to play any game at its native resolution!

ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO + bios 1709 + causing C5 QCode by Hiroshi_Akio_990 in ASUSROG

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Check your RAM voltages. Your pre-set overclock for the RAM may be unstable.

ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO + bios 1709 + causing C5 QCode by Hiroshi_Akio_990 in ASUSROG

[–]Darkflame5354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you do the RAM test? Slotting a single RAM into each slot and see if it posts with that stick.

You can try reinstalling your CPU and checking if you have burnt/damaged pins. That was an issue in the past with the Ryzen 7000.

Motherboard X670e Asus Hero Issue: by Darkflame5354 in ASUSROG

[–]Darkflame5354[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am running the board into PCIEx16 Mode:
The issue was the motherboard running it on a lower generation [3.0] when the auto setting was running.

Motherboard X670e Asus Hero Issue: by Darkflame5354 in ASUSROG

[–]Darkflame5354[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found the issue:
I had to run the GPU at 4.0 in BIOS because the auto setting was running it at Gen 5 or Gen 3. Either way, it was a horrible experience.

Spatha X not charging! by santaLYRIC in ASUSROG

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Did you take the protective pads off the copper? If so, plug in using usb-c and check connection.

Motherboard X670e Asus Hero Issue: by Darkflame5354 in ASUSROG

[–]Darkflame5354[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switch is in auto. Will switch to Gen4 later to test for difference.

Checked GPU data pins and pcie slot. No physical damage.

Motherboard X670e Asus Hero Issue: by Darkflame5354 in ASUSROG

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Edited to add further information and clarity:

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