Unusual hardware or driver problems reported.
Unusual hardware or driver problems reported.
Hi, I noticed your computer is showing some unusual issues recently. The BSOD appears to be related to the graphics card, as you saw artifacts in the Intel HD Graphics section. When trying to restart, the system reported a memory problem and then a postcode suggesting RAM issues. You removed one stick of RAM, replaced it with an 8 GB module, and added a GT630 chip for troubleshooting. After rebooting, Windows ran slowly, especially with low system usage. YouTube and movies displayed choppy visuals. You decided to shut it down, cleared the CMOS, and reset everything to defaults. After restarting, the BSOD changed—sometimes it was a kernel issue, other times driver errors or random non-paged area warnings. You suspected the SSD might be faulty and replaced it with a new 120 GB drive, reinstalling Windows 7. The new install fixed the lag but still triggered BSODs similar to before. You’ve tried installing the NVIDIA and Intel drivers, but the CPU temperature is normal, and the motherboard isn’t showing strange codes. The RAM is getting warm but not excessively hot, and you’ve shuffled modules without resolving the problem. The issue seems to vary between memory errors, driver faults, and random warnings. You now have a spare CPU and GPU to test, but you’re unsure what component is actually failing. The symptoms suggest a possible memory or driver problem, but hardware failure isn’t immediately obvious—especially since the CPU and motherboard appear to be functioning.
Have you experimented with placing the single RAM stick in a different socket? Also tested the other sticks individually. If not, it’s possible you selected the faulty stick or socket. Try each RAM stick separately in all available slots.
Reinstall and reconnect all components to the motherboard, ensuring everything is secure. I’ll double-check the CPU connection for certainty. It might also help to wipe the gold contacts on the RAM modules with Isopropyl alcohol, possibly including the CPU pads as well.