Windows – BSOD on Windows 7 even on a fresh install

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I had Windows 7 installed and was receving BSOD after BSOD every hour or so.

  • Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme6
  • Memory: 64GB Corsair DDR3 PC2133 (8x8GB)
  • Graphics Card: AMD R9 270X (4GB)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 4930K 3.40GHz
  • CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i
  • PSU: Corsair RM 750W

I've done the following checks:

  • sfc /scannow [Completed, No Errors]
  • chkdsk /f /r [Completed, No Errors]
  • Windows Memory Diagnostics [Completed, No Errors]
  • Memtest 86+ [Completed, No Errors]
  • IntelBurnTest (CPU Stress Test) [Completed, No BSOD or overheating]
  • FurMark (GPU Stress Test) [Completed, No BSOD or overheating]

Minidumps: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vdr6gampskjrnc8/AABVazZZsHAkEjV_rqxwRBD6a?dl=0

Picture of Minidumps in BlueScreenView:

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I haven't installed ANYTHING yet on this fresh install and it's still crashing :/

What should I do?

Best Answer

This is a hardware issue, First thing first:

  • Windows 7 Home Premium x64 has a RAM limit to 16GB max, while the Pro x64 & Ultimate x64 versions have a limitation of 192GB of RAM.
  • IF you overclocked your CPU, then, UNDO the changes.
  • USE ONLY 8GB RAM.
  • IF the PCIe slots are used, then unplug them all.
  • UNPLUG any device that is connected to the computer.

NOW, connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse. Turn on your computer and check your system, and try to use it long enough to determine if the BSOD will appear or not. IF everything looks good, then turn it off, and plug the second RAM chip and turn it on and check. Do the same process for all cards and devices until you hit the Jackpot !

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