Hi Guys,
This is my first attempt at building my own computer so I am not a pro by any means. I've been having issues with blue screens ever since I put the thing together. All the parts are new out of the box. When I first put the machine together I did some troubleshooting on my own and with a NewEgg tech. The tech couldn't pin point the issue so he advised me to RMA the motherboard and RAM.
I got the replacement motherboard and RAM a few days ago but the issue persists. I am using BlueScreenView to look at my minidump files. BlueScreenView is listing all kinds of drivers and errors. Nothing really consistent. The time between crashes is also random. Sometimes it will crash when I login to windows and sometimes it will take a couple hours depending on what I am doing. I have noticed that I can crash it by opening a bunch of browser tabs and windows.
Here is a list of things I have tried:
1. RMA motherboard and ram
2. Downloaded latest drivers from gigabyte website and nvidia
3. Removed graphics card and used built in graphics (Have not tried with new RMA parts)
4. Updated motherboard BIOS from F3 to F6 version
5. Disabled built in graphics from BIOS menu
6. Tried 1 stick of ram at a time (Have not tried with new RMA parts)
7. MemTest 86 got Zero errors
8. Reinstalled OS (tired this with original parts and with new RMA parts)
9. Uninstalled anti virus
10. Updated fireware on ssd drive (c: drive)
I've don't troubleshooting with NewEgg techs and Gigabyte techs and so far nothing has helped. This was supposed to be my dream pc but it has quickly turned into a huge nightmare. Any help you guys could offer would be greatly appreciated. I am honestly thinking about giving up at this point.
This is my first attempt at building my own computer so I am not a pro by any means. I've been having issues with blue screens ever since I put the thing together. All the parts are new out of the box. When I first put the machine together I did some troubleshooting on my own and with a NewEgg tech. The tech couldn't pin point the issue so he advised me to RMA the motherboard and RAM.
I got the replacement motherboard and RAM a few days ago but the issue persists. I am using BlueScreenView to look at my minidump files. BlueScreenView is listing all kinds of drivers and errors. Nothing really consistent. The time between crashes is also random. Sometimes it will crash when I login to windows and sometimes it will take a couple hours depending on what I am doing. I have noticed that I can crash it by opening a bunch of browser tabs and windows.
Here is a list of things I have tried:
1. RMA motherboard and ram
2. Downloaded latest drivers from gigabyte website and nvidia
3. Removed graphics card and used built in graphics (Have not tried with new RMA parts)
4. Updated motherboard BIOS from F3 to F6 version
5. Disabled built in graphics from BIOS menu
6. Tried 1 stick of ram at a time (Have not tried with new RMA parts)
7. MemTest 86 got Zero errors
8. Reinstalled OS (tired this with original parts and with new RMA parts)
9. Uninstalled anti virus
10. Updated fireware on ssd drive (c: drive)
I've don't troubleshooting with NewEgg techs and Gigabyte techs and so far nothing has helped. This was supposed to be my dream pc but it has quickly turned into a huge nightmare. Any help you guys could offer would be greatly appreciated. I am honestly thinking about giving up at this point.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit SP1i7 4770K16GB DDR3 G.Skill RipjawsX (4 sticks 4GB each)GeForce GTX 650Ti Boost
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Build
- OS
- Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit SP1
- CPU
- i7 4770K
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte Z87X-OC
- Memory
- 16GB DDR3 G.Skill RipjawsX (4 sticks 4GB each)
- Graphics Card(s)
- GeForce GTX 650Ti Boost
- Hard Drives
- 1 Samsung 840 PRO Series SSD (256GB)
- Antivirus
- None
- Browser
- Firefox/ IE