Serious BSOD problems

Just ran memtest a couple times. No errors.
I also received a new error message when trying to install windows again.
"A thread tried to release a resource it did not own.
0x000000e3"

-Chris

I ran chkdsk and it found errors. I was very hopeful the BSODs would be resolved when chkdsk fixed the HDD errors. No luck though. 6 hours later I am back where I started. I tried a few different BIOS firmwares before with the same problems.

I also ruled out cooling issues.

I am on the verge of giving up. I have been looking at parts for upgrading. $800 to go to i7 makes me want to give this one more shot! Unfortunately I am lead to believe that either the CPU and/or mobo are shot. If anyone has an idea to prove that it is not a problem with either of them I would be very glad to hear it!

-Chris

I just received a BSOD from installing Win7. STOP code 0x00000124.
I connected the HDD to another computer and looked at the files. There is a Windows directory with lots of stuff in it but no minidump directory. In the BSOD screen it said it was dumping data to the disk. So where is it? I figured if I could get a minidump then it would help figure out exactly what the hardware problem is.

Thoughts?

-Chris

Directory does not exist.

I guess I will be buying a new processor tomorrow. I am out of ideas.

Sonce there are more than 1 type of BSOD's and they are not consistent i suspect a flakey PSU...
Borrow a known good one of the same or greater wattage and swap it in there for a day or so.

Thanks for the reply. I haven't thought of that! I will give it a shot.

-Chris

I was never able to fix the problems. I bought a new CPU/mobo and it works fine now. One of those must have been brucked.