random blue screens with new pc

Dave76 said:

There are just too many different RAM manufacturers and models for them to test, sometimes there are issues with chip size, single side/double side, configurations.

I'll do some checking on compatibility and post back.

Edit:
The newest BIOS version is FH.

Have you flashed BIOS before?

nope.. i have no idea how to do that, is that really needed? i'll do it if so..

Dave76 said:

xtexistenz said:

Dave76 said:

In CPUZ look at the 'Mainboard' tab and tell us the BIOS version number.

says "FE"

by the way i just found something in google someone saying that i5 processors are picky with ram memory and that they don't work with all memory sticks, hmm not sure if this is true..

I have not seen any issues with i5 and RAM, some motherboards have issues with some RAM.

My i5 750 is running great with Corsair RAM, BTW the model I'm using wasn't on the MOBO compatible RAM list.

Let's look at some other things before we update the BIOS.

oh ok.. i have to go for an hour or so.. be right back then.

Dave76 said:

Read the BIOS section of you MOBO manual.

Set your RAM timings manually to 9-9-9-24 and the DRAM voltage to 1.5v.
Thats the first four RAM timing settings, leave the rest on 'Auto'.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) > Advanced Memory Settings > DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) > select Quick
Channel A Timing Settings > set the first four to 9-9-9-24, leave the rest on Auto.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) > Advanced Voltage Settings > DRAM Voltage, set to 1.5v.

Save and exit. Should be "<F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program".

Let us know if you have any questions.

done, should this make any difference? they were already set to those values but they were on auto thats all

thanks

Dave76 said:

It can eliminate a settings variation issue.

Have you gotten any BSoD since manually setting the RAM timings?

Did you install the CPU?
Was there a guide you followed?

This is likely a separate issue.
I recommend you start using an anti-virus, Microsoft Security Essentials is free and very good. Use this with the Windows firewall.
You should definitely be running an anti-virus.

hmm so far no bsod's but i'll run memtest86+ tomorrow on a cold boot, i did install the cpu and followed a guide, i don't think thats the problem :P

i never download new applications to get viruses like that.. if i get them from doing nothing.. then theres a problem with the windows firewall and i'll just get a better firewall, so far my PC is clean..

thanks a lot for your help! i'll let you know about that test tomorrow.

Dave76 said:

That's good news, let us know how the cold boot test goes.

You can get viruses from USB sticks, websites, e-mail, it is highly recommended to use an anti-virus if you connect to the internet or use any media device, CD/DVD, USB stick, external HDD.

It's just not worth the risk, MSE is very good and free, you have nothing to loose except all your data and OS due to virus infection.

ok just done that test and nothing has changed, i get errors again

so.. motherboard is broken?

thanks