You are correct on both counts - it was indeed a bad RAM module causing the problem. I removed a pair of RAM sticks and problem solved - not sure which of the 2 it is but I'm due to upgrade the RAM soon so can live without both for now, still have 8gb in there.
Many thanks for your quick reply...
Hi all,
I'm getting the above error and consequent BSOD but ONLY at initial start up if the pc has been powered down for some time i.e overnight.
I don't get it at any other time, the pc restarts fine after the initial crash, and it never does it whilst using the pc.
The only other error shown...