Newly built computer BSOD 000000f4

[columbusjones]

Hi all,

Built a new computer yesterday. Been having a lot of BSOD problems. Dump files are attached.

What I've tried so far:

- Full re-install of Windows (twice)
- Replaced SATA cable on hard drive (seemed to work, gave me 2 hours without BSOD before they started coming back).
- Ran Malware Bytes (no issues)
- Disk check (no errors)

Other info that might be useful:
- Have legit copy of Windows 7
- Before replacing SATA cable, BSODs happened within 3-5 minutes of starting computer (doing things such as downloading drivers from internet, downloading system updates, etc).
- After replacing SATA cable, BSODs seemed more sporadic.
- After running the Disk Check (~15 minutes ago), BSOD would happen as soon as computer started up to the point where I couldn't do anything at all. Restarted in Safe Mode (where I am now) and have been BSOD free for the last ~15 minutes.

Edit: got BSOD when trying to shut down from safe mode right after I posted this.

Let me know if you have any questions or if there's anything I can clarify. Thank you in advance for your time and any suggestions you might have.

 

[Arc]

Hi columbusjones.

First of all, make it sure that the SSD is running with the latest firmware.

How to Upgrade Crucial SSD Firmware | StorageReview.com - Storage Reviews
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The SSD is a Crucial MX100 CT256MX100SSD1 2.5" 256GB.

Let us know the situation.

 

[columbusjones]

Thanks for the suggestion.

The SSD is already running the latest firmware.

 

[Arc]

OK, now do a few things.

Post screenshots of both the SSD and the HDD using CrystalDiskInfo - Software - Crystal Dew World

Re-seat the sata and power.

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Make it sure that the discs are properly seated. If possible, use new SATA cables, and apply the SATA cables to different SATA ports on the motherboard.

A memory corruption can throw any sort of issues, and we have noticed a few stop 0xF4s caused by memory corruption. Better you have a test. Test your RAM modules for possible errors.

How to Test and Diagnose RAM Issues with Memtest86+
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Run memtest86+ for at least 8 consecutive passes.

If it start showing errors/red lines, stop testing. A single error is enough to determine that something is going bad there.

Let us know the results.

 

[columbusjones]

Hi again!

I ran memtest all night last night, after 8 passes there were no errors.

The SATA and power for both hard drives have been reseated.

I used a new SATA cable for the SSD but don't have a spare for the HD. I'm not using the HD at all right now and could even just unplug it if it helps.

I have attached screenshots of the SSD and HD from that program.

Thank you again for your help, I really appreciate it.

 

[Arc]

Everything looks fine.

The SATA and power for both hard drives have been reseated.

I used a new SATA cable for the SSD but don't have a spare for the HD. I'm not using the HD at all right now and could even just unplug it if it helps.

Will wait and see how it goes.

 

[columbusjones]

Okay, sounds good.

So far things seem to be great today. Haven't had a BSOD in hours (KNOCK ON WOOD!). I'll report back if I run into problems again, otherwise I'll be back in a couple of days to mark this as solved.

Thank you so much, again.