New Build Computer Problem!!

ewan2k_uk

ewan2k_uk

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Hi, I have recently built a new gaming computer for the first time and have been having problems that i cant get to the bottom of. I have tried loads of things but still cant solve it. When i startup the computer the windows load bar freezes and i have to reset etc to try again has done this from first boot up. Some times it works and doesnt freeze and then the next time it doesnt, Im pulling my hair out with this. See below for my spec:

Asus Rampage 2 Extreme
I7 930 2.8 GHz
6 Gb Geil Ram
1000w Corsair PSU
Asus standard supplied sound card
V8 Coolermaster CPU Cooler
1TB samsung
Vista 64

Ive tried the following:

Disabling startup Items via msconfig
updating all drivers
updating BIOS driver
Checking all cables are connected properly
Removing Ram and trying 1 etc
Removing sound card
clearing CMOS
re-installing Visa 64 (several times)
upgraded from 700w to 1000w PSU as i thought that may be the fault
Re formatting the hardrive

Ive tried all these and possibly more that i cant remember but have had no joy whatsoever. I bought all the components new so is a complete new build. Please could anyone assist if possible? :confused:

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Ewan
 
Ive run memtest a few times and have had no errors at all. !!

If it was a bent pin on the CPU would it still allow me to use the computer? As im using it just now, If it doesnt stick and it gets passed the load screen its perfect.

The PSU's are coolermaster.

Which voltage setting do you think may cause a problem like this? I will go check the RAID settings just now as well

Ewan
 
its an HD 4870 x2

Ive just checked the sata setup and its set to IDE. so not RAID.

This may sound stupid as im new to this, On the Manual for the motherboard it give a qualified vendor list for memory. My memory (GEIL) isnt on the list. Would that cause an issue or should it be compatible? clutching at straws here :-(

Ive also attached some images of CPUID to see if anyone notices any obvious errors!

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj140/ewan2k_uk/1.jpg
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Thanks

Ewan
 
No same get the same problem on safe mode, so i take it that rules out drivers?? Correct me if im wrong.

My CPU voltage has been increased to 1.250v but still the same
 
Hmm that's where it gets expensive! Well I can rule out
sound card!as it does it with that removed!
Gpu! well I'd need to find one to try or buy another new one Unless there's a way to test it?

Memory! I'd need to buy new to try that!
Psu! I've tried

Anything else I've missed??
 
when i bought all the components and fitted them the I7 chip cam with a standard fan which i installed, it was doing it with that. Now ive installed a coolermaster V8 and used artic silver paste and its still doing it. So unless im putting the paste on wrong??

What is the correct way ie (thickness of paste)

The last thing i want to do it put it into a shop to get repaired.

Ewan
 
Ok ive just re-done the thermal paste and rebuilt the computer, started it up and it worked first time. Went and re started it and back to same problem. Arghhhhhh. lol

Right im going to try a fresh install of vista i think and re format the hard drive. Any tips on this or is it straight forward? Should i partition the drive or is that own preference?

Ewan
 
I decided to try a startup repair from the Vista Disc and got this message:

Problem Signature

Signature Event Name StartupRepairV2
Problem Signature 01 ExternalMedia
Problem Signature 02 6.0.6001.18000.60.6001.18000
Problem Signature 03 3
Problem Signature 04 65537
Problem Signature 05 Unknown
Problem Signature 06 No Root Cause
Problem Signature 07 0
Problem Signature 08 2
Problem Signature 09 WrpRepar
Problem Signature 10 1168
OS Version 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1
Locate ID 1033

Ive sent it to windows as it recommended so see what they say, Anyone able to shed some light on this? Thought id do this is a last option before doing a fresh install.

Cheers
 
Yeah i believe so, on the ram stick it says:

Geil GV36GB1333C9TC Brush Titanium Aluminum / PC3 10660 / 6GB / 1333MHz / DDR3 / 240pin DIMM / Triple Channel
1.5v
CL: 9-9-9-24

Just trying a new install so see what happens, just finishing so il update shortly.

Would i still have to ammend the BIOS even if its new installed? Doesnt it default to factory settings?

Ewan
 
im away to buy a new hard drive to see if thats the problem, I currently have a 1 TB drive so am i best to buy the same again so if its not the original hard drive thats the proble then i could set them both up as RAID?? Correct me if i wrong ;-) lol

Does 2 hard drives in RAID configiration have to be the same size/speed etc?

Ewan
 
Yeah im kinda new to the more advanced computer setups etc and this is my first build so learning as im going. Yeah i believe RAID 0 is better for performace (striped) and RAID 1 (mirrored) is lower performance but increased reliability. Im more for the RAID 0 setup for the better performance but little bit nervous. Mabye its just me!
 
Back to my original problem, I have just tried playing a game and the game kinda froze then re-loaded but the graphics was all over the place. I had to reset the game and it done it again. Its when i was going from windowed mode to full screen.!!!

Is it possible it could be my GPU thats causing the problem??? ie with the startup issue as well?
 
Well i am one happy bunny, I have installed a Nvidia GTS250 and it works perfect. No freezes on startup what so ever. I dunno if this is meant to be a good GPU or not!! i just picked it up from the shop to try it. (knowing i couldnt return it) lol

I done a benchmark with the old HD 4870 x2 (2gb) and got score of 297
I have now done one with the GTS250 (512mb) and got a score of 722!!

So something is obviously way wrong with my original GPU.

Thank you all for your advice the last few day, much appreciated.

Ewan
 
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