So after a day of running with the OEM memory stick, I have no BSODs - even under the most taxing conditions (gaming [MW3], Skype, heavy web browsing, streaming video, etc). I have to wonder if that may be the culprit? Could it be? If so, how can I upgrade 8GB without risking the same issues?
So, in an attempt to eliminate different RAM sticks as the culprit, I geeked out at Micro Center today and picked up a matching pair of Corsairs. See Below.
Not a bad step. How is the system responding with the new, matching RAM?
No BSODs as of yet. Will report back.
A few hours later, all is well. Keepin' on, keepin' on.
Last edited by SparkyXI; 10 Jun 2012 at 22:51.
Great News! Post back in a few days how the system is responding. If you are confident at that time that the system is stable, you may also mark the thread solved. :)
Yep, we'll see. I can't say I'm fully confident about it yet, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I have to also wonder if the issue lies within the auto-switchable graphics. My enhanced Google skills haven't found a solution to permanently switch to the Nvidia or the Intel integrated if I want to.
The best method may be to install the latest drivers for both devices and then disable the driver for the device you do not want to use by going into Device Manager.
Nice. Thanks for the tip.
Still no crashes as of yet. Hoping the problem has been solved.
Huzzah. Still have not experienced another BSOD. Will leave the thread open for a while longer, just in case.
Great news! I'll be subscribed to the thread, so I'll know when you post. Look forward to the outcome. :)
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