BSOD problem that I've had for a long time

Crusher112

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I've had BSODs on and off for about 1,5 years now. It started with getting a new computer but I've never actually understood what causes it. The BSODs are pretty infrequent, they happen a few times in a row and then disappear for days or weeks. In my last install of windows 8 I managed to get rid of them by letting some driver inspecting program scan for drivers and then install them, which seemingly fixed the problem.
Yesterday however I reinstalled windows 8.1 and I've gotten BSODs back. I've installed my graphics drivers and motherboard drivers as well as tried a few different BIOSes from their respective manufacturer websites, nothing seems to help. I've also done memtest and checks for my HDD/SSD, neither have had any problems.

Unrelated to the windows BSOD, but maybe something to do with it... Since about the same time I've had very frequent Google Chrome crashes which don't seem to go away even after reformatting and starting out with a completely fresh account.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-2500k
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-D3H
    Memory
    G.skill Ripjaws 1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte R9 280x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    U2412M, XL2420T
    PSU
    Seasonic M12II
    Case
    Corsair 500R
Hi,

Likely, there is an issue with RAM overclocking or defective.

Please attach a screenshot of CPU-Z first tab, one of Memory tab, and one for each stick of RAM of the SPD tab.

I am betting no, but are you using Readyboost actively? The driver for that crashed, and guaranteed 100% that there is overclocking or defect then, if you are not, actively.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built Intel based
    CPU
    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
    Cooling
    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
    Keyboard
    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Optimum Online, fast for US
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    Pale Moon
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky integrated into ZoneAlarm+Antivirus
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ATM its running the XMP1 profile from BIOS at 9-9-9-24 speeds which it's supposed to run at. After a few BSODs though the BIOS will ask to put them back to default which IIRC is 8-8-8-26.

About the ReadyBoost I'm not sure. If its something that you have to turn on, then definitely not.

Like I said though, I've had some kind of drivers take this BSOD problem away for around half a year. Now, after reinstalling 8.1, I've been getting about 3-4 a day. It's very weird and extremely frustrating
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-2500k
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-D3H
    Memory
    G.skill Ripjaws 1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte R9 280x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    U2412M, XL2420T
    PSU
    Seasonic M12II
    Case
    Corsair 500R
Ok. Make sure the RAM is in correct slots for your motherboard when using 2 sticks. Check manual.

9-9-9-24 is what it should be at, so good.

You can try bumping the voltage up to 1.55v for the RAM, but you really need to test overnight with Memtest86+.

Any errors shown, contact GSkill for replacement matched set.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built Intel based
    CPU
    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
    Cooling
    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
    Keyboard
    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Optimum Online, fast for US
    Browser
    Pale Moon
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky integrated into ZoneAlarm+Antivirus
Yes, the RAM sticks are in correct slots - in 1st and 3rd slots.
I'll let memtest run again through the night and report back tomorrow. Thanks for your help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-2500k
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-D3H
    Memory
    G.skill Ripjaws 1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte R9 280x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    U2412M, XL2420T
    PSU
    Seasonic M12II
    Case
    Corsair 500R
Yes, the RAM sticks are in correct slots - in 1st and 3rd slots.

Double check on that and which is actually correct for your board too. CPU-Z shows they're in 1 + 2.

You're welcome.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built Intel based
    CPU
    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
    Cooling
    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
    Keyboard
    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Optimum Online, fast for US
    Browser
    Pale Moon
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky integrated into ZoneAlarm+Antivirus
Yeah, I just did after seeing the same thing - CPU-Z showing them in 1-2. They're definitely in 1 and 3 though.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-2500k
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-D3H
    Memory
    G.skill Ripjaws 1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte R9 280x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    U2412M, XL2420T
    PSU
    Seasonic M12II
    Case
    Corsair 500R
So I ran 7 hours of memtest without any errors. Also found out that the 1st and 3rd slot for my mobo are called 1 and 2, so that's correct. Putting DRAM volt up to 1.55 didn't help either.
I also tried putting the RAM sticks in the other 2 slots but the computer loop restarted then
My computer keeps freezing after about 2 minutes after starting an intense application like a game.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-2500k
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-D3H
    Memory
    G.skill Ripjaws 1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte R9 280x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    U2412M, XL2420T
    PSU
    Seasonic M12II
    Case
    Corsair 500R
Sounds like faulty PSU or heat, with PSU being more likely.

Try another PSU if possible, to test. And/or check line voltages with Speccy software, especially under load.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built Intel based
    CPU
    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
    Cooling
    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
    Keyboard
    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Optimum Online, fast for US
    Browser
    Pale Moon
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky integrated into ZoneAlarm+Antivirus
During the problems I've changed PSU, GPU and system disk from HDD to SSD, so I doubt it's any of those.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-2500k
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-D3H
    Memory
    G.skill Ripjaws 1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte R9 280x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    U2412M, XL2420T
    PSU
    Seasonic M12II
    Case
    Corsair 500R
Last few days I have tried memory sticks one by one in the slots and had one stick loop restart in 2 slots, then give instant BSOD in other slot and work fine for 48 hours in the last slot. After 48 hours it worked fine in another slot but crashed in the slot where it had worked for 48 hours. It is really completely random. I also let it stress test with Prime95 on blend while it was working and it ran fine for 3 hours.
I suspect it's a problem with the motherboard. Would it be possible to test or check the motherboard somehow, or would the only possibility be exchanging it for another one?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-2500k
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z77X-D3H
    Memory
    G.skill Ripjaws 1600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte R9 280x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    U2412M, XL2420T
    PSU
    Seasonic M12II
    Case
    Corsair 500R
Eh, you could try setting the RAM frequency to 667 MHz. The product page shows SPD to be that, even though they claim tested at 800 MHz, too.

RipjawsX - F3-12800CL9D-4GBXL - G.SKILL DDR3 Memory

Since you're having so much trouble, 667 MHz is the way to go, to see results.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    7601.18247.x86fre.win7sp1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built Intel based
    CPU
    Pentium D 925 3.0 GHz socket 775, Presler @ ~ 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel DQ965MT
    Memory
    Hyundai 2 GB DDR2 @ 333 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS DirectCU II HD7790-DC2OC-2GD5 Radeon HD 7790 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Hard Drives
    1 Seagate Barracuda SATA II system/boot drive 80 GB, 2 Western Digital hdds - 1 is SATA II Caviar Black 1 TB attached to card (assorted media, page, temp), other is SATA I 420 GB (games, media, downloads)
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W
    Cooling
    stock Gateway cooling, extra large fan in rear of case
    Keyboard
    Alienware/Microsoft Internet kb
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    Optimum Online, fast for US
    Browser
    Pale Moon
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky integrated into ZoneAlarm+Antivirus
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