Error screen persists after installing new RAM or motherboard
Error screen persists after installing new RAM or motherboard
Hello! I recently completed a major overhaul on my system. I swapped out the GPU and power supply, then updated the CPU, motherboard, and RAM about a month later. The only part that stayed the same was my M.2 SSD. I’m generally comfortable with computers—except for the BIOS options these days with so many choices. After some adjustments, everything started working fine until I encountered a new issue after installing all four RAM sticks (64GB total). When I tried to boot, I got stuck in a BSOD loop that kept trying to fix itself and then rebooting repeatedly.
After searching online, I changed the BIOS settings to use CSM as the boot option and set Power Down under DRAM instead of leaving it in AUTO. That resolved the problem, and the system finally booted. Then I ran the standard diagnostics: `sfc /scannow` and `DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth`. The fixes helped, but now I’m facing another issue.
Yesterday while watching YouTube, I experienced two BSODs—once at midnight and once at 3 AM. Both had the same error message. After the second one, I tried the same fixes, but nothing changed. Today, while playing Cyberpunk, I got another BSOD right after the first loading screen, with the exact same errors. I took some screenshots, but I’m not sure what to do next.
I own this rig: CPU – AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (12 cores, 4.70 GHz), MOBO – MSI MPG B650 Carbon WIFI ATX AM5, RAM – 4 x 16GB (64GB total), G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series 32GB, 288-pin PC RAM DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000), GPU – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, Storage – Crucial P1 1TB M.2 & Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 1TB, PSU – Corsair RM1000x OS, running Windows 10 Home.
Please assist me—I’m stuck and can’t enjoy my setup anymore. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
One of the RAM kits should be removed. Two identical kits won’t always work together, even if they match the same model. DDR5 often causes problems with quad modules, so stick to two separate kits. Consider returning the two kits and buying a single 2x32GB module in your preferred speed. Avoid quad modules with DDR5. To test if the issue lies in memory setup, remove one kit and verify that both modules share the same serial numbers. If it functions without one, the problem is likely with the configuration. Also, ensure your BIOS is updated and install chipset and motherboard drivers manually from the manufacturer’s site rather than via Windows.