BSODs, IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, Unstable System

[computersplus]

what make and model power supply are you using now

 

[skyejenkins]

wow, I'm really glad you told me that. I will definitely need to pick up a new power supply. Honestly, computersplus, you have been a lifesaver. Thanks for everything.

 

[skyejenkins]

My current PSU is a Raidmax RX-730SS. Here is the newegg link to it.
Newegg.com - RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-730SS 730W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Modular LED Power Supply - Power Supplies

Apparently it is a decent power supply, with steady voltages under load, which confuses me. Did I get a lemon?

 

[skyejenkins]

The main difference I see between the two, is the Corsair has a 52a 12V rail, whereas my current power supply has a 24a 12V rail. How do you determine what amperage/power supply will meet your needs?

 

[skyejenkins]

Here are the voltage readings. They seem awfully wrong. Could this be an error in speedfan?

 

[ickymay]

The main difference I see between the two, is the Corsair has a 52a 12V rail, whereas my current power supply has a 24a 12V rail. How do you determine what amperage/power supply will meet your needs?

the corsair PSU is capable of supplying a lot more amps which means it can cope with a much higher demand and will be more stable under load aside from the fact that it's a much better make with better quality components .....

Here are the voltage readings. They seem awfully wrong. Could this be an error in speedfan?

I doubt speedfan in this case is wrong but to check download motherboard monitor and compare

 

[computersplus]

your raidmax is dual rails 24amps each the corsair is single rail more amps=better

i think you have a defective power supply replace it at once before you fry your whole system

 

[ManOwar2]

People tend to underestimate the need for a good powersupply.

I would not take anything less than a 750 watt and 50 amp on a single rail to run a mid/high level gaming machine like mine. And this is exactly what I have on my Corsair 80+

If you buy on newegg, then watch the Corsairs PSU.

There is also a good enermax 82+ that has 650 watt and more than 50 amp on a single rail available on ncix.com.

 

[skyejenkins]

Alright, I replaced my power supply with Raidmax, hooked it up, and SpeedFan tells me I have 3.11V on the +5V, and 4.75V on the +12V. I am guessing I just need to up my power supply to one with a higher amperage rail? I think I will buy the Corsair PSU off newegg, and give that a shot. I will keep you guys posted on how it works out. Thanks for all the input.

 

[skyejenkins]

Alright, I picked up a new power supply, the Corsair 650W with the 52a rail. Hooked it up, and this is what I am getting for my voltage readings. This is my third power supply, I am thinking I am hooking something up wrong, or the speedfan readings aren't right. Any ideas?

 

[computersplus]

go into the bios and look at the health monitor section and see what the voltages are in there speedfan may have an issue with the sensors on your board

 

[usasma]

The +12v is at 4.84V - that's just not right. But I wonder how the system could work this way.
Ensure that you follow the steps in the manual: http://www.corsair.com/_productmanuals/P49-00011_HX650W_Manual.pdf

 

[skyejenkins]

I hooked up a multimeter to the corsair psu. It gives steady readings of 12.2 v for the 12v rail, and 5.14v for the 5V rail. Then checked the voltage settings in the BIOS, and the readings were correct. I guess speedfan doesn't connect with the right ports or something for my mobo. Wiring is hooked up right, and everything seems to be running fine. Except for the RAM. I know the PSU is good. Been running memtest. Here are my results...

Im thinking, maybe need to tweak settings for stick 1, and stick 2 is bad. Any ideas where to go from here? Things to check?

 

[computersplus]

try upping the voltage to the ram if your using all 4 gigs sometimes you have to play around with that the 1.5 to 2.0 volt range should be ok maybe try 1.9

 

[skyejenkins]

Alright. Right now I am only running one stick at a time, so 2 gigs. upped the voltage to 1.9 volts, and now i just get errors within 3 min. Loosening the timing, same problems. dropped the voltage to 1.5, same problems. I swapped the first stick back in(which before was getting 1-2 errors/ 14 hours), and now it errors out in 2-3 min. This is just confusing the hell out of me. Motherboard problem, maybe? What are your guys' opinions?

 

[computersplus]

voltage range on your CPU is 0.875V - 1.5V try raising the CPU voltage speedfan said 1.31 volts there if that is accurate try a setting of 1.5 just to see

 

[skyejenkins]

alright, I have tried both sticks numerous times in dimm slot 1, and the results are inconsistent, and full of errors. This time i put stick one in dimm 2. To my surprise and enjoyment, 20 hours, 34 passes, and not a single error. So my guess is that I have a faulty dimm slot on the mobo. Gonna try to rma it.

 

[computersplus]

ok sounds like your getting it narrowed down

 

[skyejenkins]

So, i'm back. I sent my motherboard back to msi. I was sure it was because dimm 1 and 2 were faulty. I got a new board back, and surprise, MEMORY ERRORS!!! Went through the process again of manually setting timings, trying different sticks in different dimms. Finally got some sticks working in some dimms. Got both sticks in, working fine, booted up once for about 20 minutes, and then errors. Ran memtest again, and now I am getting errors with the exact same settings and sticks in the same configuration. Is it time to return my processor? Please help.

 

[ickymay]

So, i'm back. I sent my motherboard back to msi. I was sure it was because dimm 1 and 2 were faulty. I got a new board back, and surprise, MEMORY ERRORS!!! Went through the process again of manually setting timings, trying different sticks in different dimms. Finally got some sticks working in some dimms. Got both sticks in, working fine, booted up once for about 20 minutes, and then errors. Ran memtest again, and now I am getting errors with the exact same settings and sticks in the same configuration. Is it time to return my processor? Please help.

given the memory controller is on the CPU then yes it could be a bad chip, but before you RMA the chip I would want to be certain it wasn't simply due to incompatible ram ?

to check this I suggest download and run CPU-Z select the memory and speed tabs then post a screenshot here ?

then look up the ram make and model on the MSI compatible list View attachment 62626 ?

I would also recommend stressing the system with only one ram stick installed by running prime95 ?

let us know how it goes