BSOD on entirely new custom build in high-usage scenarios

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BugCheck 124, {0, fffffa8008000028, be000000, 100110a}

Probably caused by : GenuineIntel

Followup: MachineOwner
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Bugcheck 124's are almost always a hardware-related issue. The offending hardware can be isolated by performing some tests. You MUST reset all overclocked components back to the default settings prior to performing these tests.

Test CPU:

CPU - Stress Test Using IntelBurnTest - use the Highest Test

and

Hardware - Stress Test With Prime95

RAM:

RAM - Test with Memtest86+ - run a minimum of 8 passes

Video Card:

Video Card - Stress Test with Furmark

Nothing's overclocked, I'm too lazy. :)

Before I run these tests, is it possible it's the PSU? (No one wants to find that out the hard way). I have concerns with its ability to run things at this point. 460W should be enough - I checked specs of hardware as well as a power supply calculator.

Restarting now to run memtest, as I know that won't stress the PSU too much if that is the issue.

PS. Also, I love your FSM.

You need to remove the CPU cooler, clean off the old thermal paste from both the cooler and CPU with an alchohol rub, then apply new thermal paste and reseat the cooler.

If you replaced the fan, you would need to clean off old thermal paste and reapply it anyway.