Multiple BSOD's/Errors on new build

[jaykooter]

I just built my first desktop and am getting regular BSOD's. They seem to be occurring at any point where the system would access RAM. I have, however, successfully installed Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and programs such as Chrome and itunes without issue. I have attached a collection of my minidump files...any assistance would be helpful. I originally intended on running 16gb of RAM but my Windows install kept bombing. I pulled out one of the 8gb sticks and the install completed. I am currently running on the 8gb. As this is my first time, I am a little confused on how to approach all of this - any direction would be helpful! Thanks in advance, Jay

 

[koolkat77]

Probably that stick of RAM is bad or does not match the settings of the other ram. Have you taken Memtest?

Take memtest. Run for 8 passes and test each stick in a know good slot for an additional 6 passes.

• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105647-ram-test-memtest86.html

   Note

Pay close attention to part 3 of the tutorial in order to rule out the faulty stick.

   Information

Errors are sometimes found after 8 passes. One error can be found after 20 passes. So be patient.

   Tip

Do this test overnight, before going to bed.

 

[jaykooter]

Thank you for all of your help here, I have run memtest86+ and got the following results:

I have two 8GB ram sticks and two slots on my mobo.

Configuration #1 (configuration in which I installed Windows 7 Ultimate x64)
Ram slot #1
Ram stick #1

Relevant errors by test:
5 1
6 0
7 9
8 65535+

Configuration #2
Ram slot #2
Ram stick #1

Relevant errors by test:
5 1
6 0
7 12
8 65535+

Configuration #3
Ram slot #1
Ram stick #2

Relevant errors by test:
4 2
5 0
6 10
7 192
8 65535+


Configuration #4
Ram slot #2
Ram stick #2

Relevant errors by test:
4 1
5 0
6 4
7 178
8 65535+


As you can see, I have errors all over the place and they showed up withing the first pass of earch congifuration test. Is it possible that I just happened to buy the worst set of RAM ever? Given the pattern in the errors, could this be a settings issue?

Again thank you all for your help!

Jay

 

[koolkat77]

Calling my friends for more help.

 

[Britton30]

I would suspect the motherboard being bad over the RAM since all slots throw errors. It may just be a timing or voltage adjustment too. Enter BIOS, press F5, then F10 to set it to default and restart and try memtest again.

 

[jaykooter]

well I have an update - I reset BIOS to its defaults and kicked off memtest this morning. I was out of the house all day and when I got home the computer was off. I tried to restart it and nothing. I noticed that when I touched the case I could feel current (fairly strong) running through it...now I fear that had a bad power supply all along and now everything is fried. Any thoughts?

 

[Britton30]

1. try to check the PSU this way, Method One to see if it runs:
http://www.sevenforums.com/vip/257690-psu-how-test-4.html#post2130086

2. If possible borrow/buy another PSU and try it.