BSODs every week ?
BSODs every week ?
Hello there.
The last 2-3 months i am facing constant BSODs and I can't figure out why. The last BSODs that I had were:
- KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE (139)
- SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (3b)
- IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (a)
- APC_INDEX_MISMATCH (1)
- KERNEL_THREAD_PRIORITY_FLOOR_VIOLATION (157)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1...sp=sharing
Can someone help me diagnose this?
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
CPU cooler: Be Quiet Pure Rock Slim 2
Motherboard: Aorus b450 m ---------------------------------------- (BIOS VERSION F64)
Ram: 4x Gskill Ripjaws V 8gb = 32gb
SSD/HDD: 1st: Samsung NVME 980 500GB |2nd: Apacher SSD AS340 480GB | 3rd: HDD WDC Purple 1TB
GPU: RX 6650 XT
PSU: Corsair TX750 M ---------------------------------- (I first installed it on September of 2019)
Chassis: Cougar MX330-G
OS: WIN11
Monitor: 1st: AOC 24G2U/BK | 2nd AOC 24 inh------- (i can't find the sticker with the model)
WIFI: AORUS GCWBAX200 ANTENNA
This is a fully custom-built PC, assembled by me.
Most components were purchased in 2019, except for the NVMe SSD, GPU, and Wi-Fi card which were added later.
The original GPU was faulty and was returned.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
When posting a thread of troubleshooting nature, it's customary to include your full system's specs. Please list the specs to your build like so:
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include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time. If this is a prebuilt desktop from HP, Dell or Asus, please include the make, model and SKU. If it's a laptop, pas son the make, model and SKU as well.
Just curious, are you using Bitwarden instead of Windows Defender? Speaking of OS, where did you source the installer for said OS?
Hello there!!!
I just added what you requested. Yes, I'm using Bitdefender Plus and Bitwarden for my passwords. The operating system I installed comes from the official Microsoft site. Except for gaming, I also use it for business and an AV is essential. Also, Bitdefender is one of our company partners so the choice was clear.
Hello Johnbl, your prompt response is appreciated. I have just updated my BIOS and audio drivers from the official Gigabyte site. I also refreshed my GPU driver, since a game crash occurred because of a mismatch between the AMD driver I downloaded manually and a Windows driver that was installed automatically. I intend to update the AMD chipset drivers next and will keep an eye on the system for any ongoing problems.
Hello once more,
I’m facing yet another BSOD while uploading files to my drive. It happened while I was using my browser, AnyDesk, and an ERP app I installed yesterday.
Concerning my earlier email — I followed all the suggested updates and changes.
Kindly advise on the next steps.
Examining those dumps, I haven't fully explored them yet. I think there might be unstable RAM. With four 8GB modules installed, the best test is to take out two and run with just 16GB for a few days, or until you encounter a BSOD. Then switch the sticks and repeat with the remaining two for a few days, checking again for BSODs. Make sure the sticks are placed correctly in your board slots, usually A2 and B2. If one pair shows BSOD but the other doesn't, that stick is faulty and we can narrow it down further. If both pairs show BSOD individually, it's likely a different issue and we'll need to investigate more.
Hello,
I've been using 16GB of RAM (2x8GB) since the initial installation in 2019. About two months ago, I upgraded to 32GB. Since then, I've run several memory tests—including MemTest86 and the built-in Windows memory diagnostic—and all results came back clean, so I doubt the issue is memory-related. Now if there is a more specific sign of memory degradation i will try to do excactly what you said.
However, I encountered another BSOD today with the error code:
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (a)
. I uploaded the dump
No memory tester can detect 100% of RAM problems. With four 8GB sticks available, the optimal approach is to take out one stick at a time for a short period. Personally, I’d remove pairs gradually, as it’s quicker. From what you’ve explained, it seems the BSODs started after upgrading to the 32GB sticks. You didn’t mention any issues with the original 2x8GB sticks. Your installed RAM is the G.Skill F4-2133C15Q-32GVR, but the QVL for the Gigabyte Aorus B450M board and Matisse series CPU doesn’t list that RAM, nor does it include any from the G.Skill line. This doesn’t rule it out entirely—they’ve likely been in use for a couple of months, but they haven’t been verified as compatible. That’s a clear warning when RAM is suspected. My next step would be to take out the new RAM and replace the old one, then check if the BSODs persist. This will either confirm or rule out RAM as the cause.