BSODs, Slow boot, random lockups

AWhetstone99 · 06-30-2009, 04:29 PM

I built my new computer from newegg in February, and just recently, have been having some problems. I have not overclocked my system in any way. When I boot the computer up, it goes through POST quickly, and loads vista up with no problem, and then when I try to log into my user, it says welcome for about 30 secs to 1 minute before it brings me to my desktop. Then, while gaming sometimes, and other times just while browsing the internet, I will get BSODs at random times. I am confident it is not a heat problem, as I have been checking the temps right before it crashed and they are well within acceptable levels. I posted this in memory because I believe it may be a RAM problem, as that is the only thing I have modified. I forget how I did it, but I set the computer to only boot with 3GB of RAM rather than all 4, because a game I play will not function with 4GB running. My specs are as follows and I'd be happy to get any more information you need.

Antec 1200 case, 4x120mm intake, 2x120mm exhaust, 1x250mm exhaust
Gigabyte ep45-ud3p mobo
E8500 core 2 duo 3.16GHz
Zalman 9700 CPU cooler
Corsair XMS 2x2GB RAM
WD HDD 500GB SATA
HIS Radeon 4870 512 MB Iceq4+
Corsair TX750 750W

Thanks in advance! :D

**grimx133** · 06-30-2009, 05:54 PM

Is the exact model number of your ram on this list?
http://www.corsair.com/configurator/...aspx?id=754031

Also, did you raise the voltage for your ram to the manufacturer's specification for whatever kit you have?

HD_Monkey · 06-30-2009, 08:17 PM

I concur with grimx133. Given the quality of parts in your build (Great!) it sounds like a memory issue. Can you post the part number of your sticks. Most XMS sticks require 1.9V and most mobo's default to 1.8V.

AWhetstone99 · 06-30-2009, 09:29 PM

I have the CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C7 - Retail version of the RAM. I do not have the dominator series. I did not modify any voltages, I will go and attempt that now to see if that fixes it. Would that be something that would take some time to develop into a problem? I have been using the machine with no problems for a few months until recently.

*edit* I put the voltage to 2.0, and the timings to 7-7-7-20, which is what it said was standard for my model of ram on that link you posted. It did seem to boot a little faster, but still not instant like it used to. I will run prime95 while I sleep and see if it crashes at all.

**FreoHeaveho** · 07-02-2009, 01:44 AM

Read our malware thread, I think you may find you have issues with viruses and such.

AWhetstone99 · 07-02-2009, 07:20 PM

I keep my NOD32 updated and such, never disable it or anything, I will check out that thread and hopefully if that's the case, there's some way I can clean it out, I'd really rather not reformat and start from scratch again.

HD_Monkey · 07-02-2009, 07:57 PM

Are you still getting the crashes? If it is just slow performance then it is likely a malware issue as FreoHeaveho stated? Keep us posted on your progress and good luck!

06-30-2009, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
AWhetstone99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 48 OS: Vista 64-bit My System	BSODs, Slow boot, random lockups I built my new computer from newegg in February, and just recently, have been having some problems. I have not overclocked my system in any way. When I boot the computer up, it goes through POST quickly, and loads vista up with no problem, and then when I try to log into my user, it says welcome for about 30 secs to 1 minute before it brings me to my desktop. Then, while gaming sometimes, and other times just while browsing the internet, I will get BSODs at random times. I am confident it is not a heat problem, as I have been checking the temps right before it crashed and they are well within acceptable levels. I posted this in memory because I believe it may be a RAM problem, as that is the only thing I have modified. I forget how I did it, but I set the computer to only boot with 3GB of RAM rather than all 4, because a game I play will not function with 4GB running. My specs are as follows and I'd be happy to get any more information you need. Antec 1200 case, 4x120mm intake, 2x120mm exhaust, 1x250mm exhaust Gigabyte ep45-ud3p mobo E8500 core 2 duo 3.16GHz Zalman 9700 CPU cooler Corsair XMS 2x2GB RAM WD HDD 500GB SATA HIS Radeon 4870 512 MB Iceq4+ Corsair TX750 750W Thanks in advance! :D __________________ "There are 10 kinds of people in the world. Those that understand binary and those that don't."

06-30-2009, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
grimx133 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada eh Posts: 3,148 OS: xp mce sp2, xp pro sp2, windows 7 beta My System	Re: BSODs, Slow boot, random lockups Is the exact model number of your ram on this list? http://www.corsair.com/configurator/...aspx?id=754031 Also, did you raise the voltage for your ram to the manufacturer's specification for whatever kit you have? __________________

06-30-2009, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
HD_Monkey Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 367 OS: XP x64 SP2 My System	Re: BSODs, Slow boot, random lockups I concur with grimx133. Given the quality of parts in your build (Great!) it sounds like a memory issue. Can you post the part number of your sticks. Most XMS sticks require 1.9V and most mobo's default to 1.8V. __________________

06-30-2009, 09:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
AWhetstone99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 48 OS: Vista 64-bit My System	Re: BSODs, Slow boot, random lockups I have the CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C7 - Retail version of the RAM. I do not have the dominator series. I did not modify any voltages, I will go and attempt that now to see if that fixes it. Would that be something that would take some time to develop into a problem? I have been using the machine with no problems for a few months until recently. edit I put the voltage to 2.0, and the timings to 7-7-7-20, which is what it said was standard for my model of ram on that link you posted. It did seem to boot a little faster, but still not instant like it used to. I will run prime95 while I sleep and see if it crashes at all. __________________ "There are 10 kinds of people in the world. Those that understand binary and those that don't." Last edited by AWhetstone99; 06-30-2009 at 09:42 PM.

07-02-2009, 01:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,213 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: BSODs, Slow boot, random lockups Read our malware thread, I think you may find you have issues with viruses and such. __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

07-02-2009, 07:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
AWhetstone99 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 48 OS: Vista 64-bit My System	Re: BSODs, Slow boot, random lockups I keep my NOD32 updated and such, never disable it or anything, I will check out that thread and hopefully if that's the case, there's some way I can clean it out, I'd really rather not reformat and start from scratch again. __________________ "There are 10 kinds of people in the world. Those that understand binary and those that don't."

07-02-2009, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
HD_Monkey Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 367 OS: XP x64 SP2 My System	Re: BSODs, Slow boot, random lockups Are you still getting the crashes? If it is just slow performance then it is likely a malware issue as FreoHeaveho stated? Keep us posted on your progress and good luck! __________________