Fresh Build - Constant BSOD - Multiple Codes - 3b, 50, a

Same exact Mobo & CPU model numbers as before. Just installed them this evening, booted and there's the last few dumps in that zip.

CPU was from Amazon
Mobo was another retailer (because amazon was sold out and only gave a refund)

RAM is the ONLY thing I haven't RMAed yet. It's the only thing left of the original items I purchased to build the computer.

It seems to be the last option that I might want to explore different RAM...

I'll see if I can get any of the tests running since the computer will BSOD after about 5 min of up time regardless of what I am doing on it.

It's weird that XP 32-bit runs perfectly stable but 7 64-bit just crashes (both fresh installation and and older one on a different HD)

Try this below, it's not unusual for a new system to not boot due to some default BIOS settings, especially RAM settings.

Dave76 said:

Try a couple quick tests, take out two RAM cards, be sure the remaining two cards are in the correct motherboard slots, check your motherboard manual.

Boot the system, see if it is better or if it runs without crashing.
If it crashes again, then remove another RAM card and see if it will run with one card installed.
Swap out RAM cards if it is still throwing BSoDs.

You have tested the RAM cards with memtest86+, which indicates they are working. When running in Win7 they may still be throwing an error. This can usually be fixed by adjusting the settings, usually voltage.
With 4GB RAM or more you may need to bump the IMC (Integrated Memory Controller) voltage and possibly the DRAM voltage. This depends on how several of the hardware components are interacting.
Your VTT is low at 1.05v with 8GB RAM.
The quick test mentioned above should verify this, to get the 8GB RAM stable enough to run bump the VTT to 1.15v.
This may allow the system to run but, may need further adjustments.

Let us know if this helps.

Here is some info on your PSU:
PSU REVIEW DATABASE Ultra Products

I'm not familiar with the manufacturer Andyson, this may need to be looked into if the RAM tests above don't resolve the problem.

Just reviewed your thread.

LP81 said:

Up to 5 successful passes on Memtest86+

here's a small snippet from the Motherboards manual: Gigabyte GA-Z68AP-D3 | Manual - Page 37

Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.), System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz)
The settings under the three items above are synchronous to those under the same items on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu.

Performance Enhance
Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels.
Standard -- Lets the system operate at its basic performance level.
Turbo -- Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default)
Extreme -- Lets the system operate at its best performance level.

DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD)
Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, Channel A Timing Settings, and Channel B Timing Settings items to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert.

Profile DDR Voltage
When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.5V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profle1 or Profle2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory.

So it sounds like the XMP is on by default but I will verify setting after the 7th RAM testing pass

If the system boots with two RAM cards installed or not, leave the RAM frequency at 1333MHz and manually set the first four RAM timings to 9-9-9-24 and the Command Rate to 2T, leave the rest on auto.
Manually set the DRAM voltage to 1.55v and the QPI/VTT voltage to 1.15v.
QPI/VTT is the CPU Integrated Memory Controller (IMC).

Testing with these settings should tell you if the RAM is causing issues, at these settings it should boot.
Sometimes the RAM Auto settings can undervolt the RAM enough to cause it not to boot.

If you end up RMA'ing the RAM at some point you should get RAM that runs at 1.50v, this is the recommended RAM voltage for Intel i5/i7 CPUs.
The RAM you have now is Corsair CMX4GX3M2A1600C9

4GB XMS Memory kit for dual channel systems, 1600MHz, 9-9-9-24, 1.65V

Small note, that in the DRAM settings, once I get to 1.66V as an option, they are all pink text which make me think the mobo isn't built for 1.65V RAM so best bet it sto return it for 1.5V RAM

I think I'll swap out for this: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2X1600C7R

Capacity: 8GB (2 x 4GB)

Speed: DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

Cas Latency: 7Timing: 7-8-8-24

Voltage: 1.5V

Multi-channel Kit: Dual Channel Kit

Heat Spreader: Yes