new to win7 : random BSOD events / sf zip attached

I was by no means trying to make this an argument. The "jury trial" was unnecessary but I did enjoy the reference to "4th or July Mode". :) Your points were well taken and I concur that "power" may well be the issue. I just like to exhaust all avenues of debugging before committing to hardware replacement. I had a look at all the OP's memory posts and couldn't find anything until I started looking into the motherboard and processor. I'm not on the edge of AMD and MSI technology but I noticed something peculiar in the specs that doesn't match the memory postings. Primarily the memory voltage. It would appear to me that the memory modules are the wrong type but as I said, I'm no AMD expert.

Maybe someone could explain the 1.5v memory modules being used when it seems like only the low voltage modules are supported. The following is an excerpt from the AMD processor specs. It could be it does support 1.5v modules but I couldn't find it.

"The AMD FX Processor features a high-bandwidth, low-latency integrated memory controller that supports up to DDR3-1866 and new low voltage memories of 1.35V and 1.2V..."
 

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Built 2/11/2011
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Windows 7 Pro-x64
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i7-2600 3.4GHz - 3.8GHz Turbo
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Rosewill Defender
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Logitech EX100 Y-RBH94 Wireless
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Logitech EX100 M-RCE95 Wireless
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Microsoft Security Essentials
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I was by no means trying to make this an argument. The "jury trial" was unnecessary but I did enjoy the reference to "4th or July Mode". :) Your points were well taken and I concur that "power" may well be the issue. I just like to exhaust all avenues of debugging before committing to hardware replacement. I had a look at all the OP's memory posts and couldn't find anything until I started looking into the motherboard and processor. I'm not on the edge of AMD and MSI technology but I noticed something peculiar in the specs that doesn't match the memory postings. Primarily the memory voltage. It would appear to me that the memory modules are the wrong type but as I said, I'm not AMD expert.

Maybe someone could explain the 1.5v memory modules being used when it seems like only the low voltage modules are supported. The following is an excerpt from the AMD processor specs. It could be it does support 1.5v modules but I couldn't find it.

"The AMD FX Processor features a high-bandwidth, low-latency integrated memory controller that supports up to DDR3-1866 and new low voltage memories of 1.35V and 1.2V..."

Oh, I just felt that I needed some backup because I'm just one person and I was making a case that I felt needed more witnesses. :)

I enjoyed the "4th of July mode" comment too!

Anyway, from what I've seen on Overclock.net, 1.5V memory is a very common choice for AMD FX-based systems. It's just that they're finally supporting lower voltage memory for people who want that option (and of course, many do). It's like with Intel's CPUs doing the same but you can still safely use 1.65V memory.
 

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does this one give any more clues?

anyone...?
 

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windows 7 ultimate N 64 bit service pack 1AMD FX(tm)-4100 Quad-Core Processor16 gig DDR ramAsus V982 / NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS
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custom built
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windows 7 ultimate N 64 bit service pack 1
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AMD FX(tm)-4100 Quad-Core Processor
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MSI military class II 970A-G46 / 970S-G46
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16 gig DDR ram
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Asus V982 / NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS
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realtek HD (not sure about details)
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2 hewlett packard 2511
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1920 by 1080 (native)
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Hitachi HDS 7210 10DLE 630 ATA
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not sure but at least a 450 if not 500
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Thermaltake V3 middle tower
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2 internal fans
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logitech wireless
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logitech wireless
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7.0 meg
I have the new PSU sitting underneath my desk, super busy till the end of the month so the switch will have to wait, good news is: my computer will not be in use since I will be traveling for at least the next fourteen days...!
 

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windows 7 ultimate N 64 bit service pack 1AMD FX(tm)-4100 Quad-Core Processor16 gig DDR ramAsus V982 / NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom built
OS
windows 7 ultimate N 64 bit service pack 1
CPU
AMD FX(tm)-4100 Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard
MSI military class II 970A-G46 / 970S-G46
Memory
16 gig DDR ram
Graphics Card(s)
Asus V982 / NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS
Sound Card
realtek HD (not sure about details)
Monitor(s) Displays
2 hewlett packard 2511
Screen Resolution
1920 by 1080 (native)
Hard Drives
Hitachi HDS 7210 10DLE 630 ATA
PSU
not sure but at least a 450 if not 500
Case
Thermaltake V3 middle tower
Cooling
2 internal fans
Keyboard
logitech wireless
Mouse
logitech wireless
Internet Speed
7.0 meg
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