Lock ups and BSOD.

Sophaya

Sophaya

Sophaya

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I've recently built a new machine, these are the specs:

Intel core i7 3.4ghz 3770k
16GB DDR3 1600mhz RAM (2x8GB)
Nvidia Geforce GTX 670 2GB EVGA
Gigabyte Z77X-D3H
800W PSU
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1

The issue seems to be generally broad, random lock ups and blue screens. I've taken the following steps so far:

1) Checked that all components are inserted and installed properly, including drivers, also checking drivers are up to date.

2) Ran an overnight memory test on my RAM, no errors. I also switched the sticks into the previously unused RAM banks, this created no change.

3) Removed previously installed hardware with no apparent change.

4) Saved minidump files from the stop errors, the errors seem to be different each time, however when I open the files with the diagnostic program 'BluescreenView' I don't get a consistent cause.

5) I have tried running Linux Mint 13 and I also experience lock ups, leading me to believe that the problem is at the hardware level.

The lock ups and blue screens seem characteristic of a RAM error or other hardware issue, and so I do not suspect an issue with the PSU, however as the RAM check came up clean, this leads me to believe that the issue is with either the GPU or the motherboard. The GPU seems to perform as expected in every day use, and so I am more inclined to suspect the motherboard as the culprit.

Any input would be very much appreciated, if any extra information is needed, please ask.

Thanks!
 
tested with c3/c6 cpu power saving states disabled in bios? tested with onboard graphics to rule out gpu?

using xmp for your memory or manually setting them up?
 
I'm not familiar with those power saving states, the motherboard uses uEFI so I'll see if those settings are available. I'll also try running with the onboard graphics, this will however take quite a while to do.
 
i know its a pain but its worth it to be sure,c3/c6 should come under cpu features i think,

what dram and cpu vtt are you using? might help with one click more cpu vtt,set dram to whats printed on your ram either 1.5 or 1.55v or 1.65v

ohh try and catch the code for the bsod,124 is usually not enough cpu voltage can also be not enough cpu/vtt

101 is deffinatly not enough cpu voltage
 
Check the hard disk using the manufacturers diagnostic tool (you'll find it on their website or there's a bunch of them on 'ultimate boot cd'). Dodgy hard disks can cause all sorts of random seeming errors.
 
Okay a quick update: I've totally disconnected my SSD with Windows on it, and I'm using another SSD that I have installed Linux on. If I don't get any crashes then it's likely to be the original drive that is faulty as has been suggested above.

Just something to try before I go changing voltage settings.
 
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