USB install gave me processor errors?

[PsychedelicWonders]

So I was trying to re-install Ubuntu on a SSD that has Ubuntu 16.4 on, but it's been a while & I forgot my user password so I can't seem to do a normal upgrade from within the operating system.

So I was going to re-install it via a USB, but I seem to be getting some errors related to something about a Unique Processor

Here are some screenshots of the bootup sequence:

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Any idea what's wrong? Is the .iso install bad on the USB?

[PsychedelicWonders]

Anyone have an idea? I tried it with two different usb sticks and using the rufus installer and still getting the same errors.

Thanks!

[mörgæs]

An error report mentioning mce (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine-check_exception) is a bad sign.

The page offers some advice, and besides that I suggest googling 'mce' + your computer name.

[PsychedelicWonders]

I have an Intel 5820x and I built it myself on an Asrock motherboard.

It seems one of the reasons this happens is a clogged heatsink and mine is filthy. I'm going to try and give everything a good clean and add some new thermal paste.

Windows seems to work fine? It has been loading slow lately, sometimes up to a couple of minutes for an SSD, which I know isn't right.

But if Windows is booting fine, why would the Ubuntu install fail like this?

[Skaperen]

do not add new paste over old paste. clean both the processor and heat sink down to bare metal then apply new paste exactly as instructed by the paste instructions.

[PsychedelicWonders]

Oh yeah I'm pretty strict about removing all of the old paste completely before any new paste is put down.

But thanks for the tip!