Repeated constant BSOD appearing with varied error messages
Repeated constant BSOD appearing with varied error messages
Hello, I recently purchased a new computer. During the first week it functioned smoothly but after some time it started to repeatedly crash with BSODs. The error messages varied each time, including NTFS.sys failure, unhandled system exceptions, irql_not_less_or_equal, and intelppm.sys issues. I attempted several fixes: disabling hardware acceleration in Chrome and Firefox, installing only essential drivers (chipset, ME interface, graphics), reducing RAM settings, using Windows memory diagnostics (no issues found), upgrading to a new SSD, reinstalling Windows multiple times, running the driver verifier on non-Microsoft drivers, enabling all system checks, clearing dust filters, applying all Windows updates, installing beta AMD drivers, setting the GPU to underclock, and using Furmark on the GPU (no problems detected, max temperature stayed at 70°C). I also updated my motherboard BIOS to version 1.7. Here are my specifications: i7 4770K (stable at 30% load, never under stress), Coolermaster Hyper Evo 212 MSI R9 280 (stable at 60% load), MSI PC MATE z87 G41 motherboard, Kingston 8GB RAM @ 1600MHz, Cooler Master Elite V2 550W, Corsair 200R case, Windows 8.1 Pro. The last time the system worked was a day before yesterday when I swapped my GPU for a DVI port and adjusted settings. After restarting, it remained stable for the entire day. I also tried this yesterday morning and it functioned properly (though Intel HD 4600 was already disabled). This morning I restarted and experienced a blue screen again. Do I really need to repeat this daily? Please advise, I’m unsure what to do. Blue screen dump files are available here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1em6SII...2THF3/edit
I believed the hard drive was damaged due to age. I purchased a new Sandisk 128 GB SSD. The issue persists with BSODs during browsing. My older system had two drives—300 GB WD and 500 GB Hitachi—both functioning without problems. I use them for downloads, games, and music. The blue screen appears when browsing. I thought the PSU was sufficient, but checked PCPartPicker and needed 328W; I added a 550W for safety. How would you test the PSU?
I resolved the issue. It turns out my RAM module was faulty. If Windows or any other RAM diagnostic confirms your memory is fine, be cautious. I removed one of my sticks and the system functioned properly. Also, experiment with various RAM modules in different slots.