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[Harry9001]

Is this basically when the problems started? Why did you replace the PSU?

No, the problem started when the HDD stopped working and I installed ubuntu. Then I messed up ubuntu's grub and we're here

 

[Harry9001]

Ram, if a cmos clear doesnt fix it, replace the ram. check the seating of the CPU too make sure there are no bent pins

Already cleared the cmos, nothing changed. Will try it again tomorrow(don't want to un screw it again). I'm 101% sure that CPU's pins aren't bent

 

[jsfitz54]

How long should I run the memtest86 guys ?

1 pass, all tests. Any errors and replace. You should run 1 stick at a time. I'm guessing only 1 is bad, but it could be both.

If one is OK, run with the good stick only and see if other problems go away.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

I think you should memtest each stick of RAM (and as @jsfitz54 just said, one at a time) in each DIMM slot to figure out if it's the motherboard or RAM. Sorry, that will take some time.

 

[Harry9001]

I think you should memtest each stick of RAM (and as @jsfitz54 just said, one at a time) in each DIMM slot to figure out if it's the motherboard or RAM. Sorry, that will take some time.

Yep, gonna take a long time... But I still didn't get it, for how long should I do it, in 2:30 hours my #10 was on but sadly I was doing it with both the sticks.
Currently I'm updating the drivers, once that is done, I'll take the memtest again

Tried updating win 10, got the page fault in non paged area...

 

[eidairaman1]

Yep, gonna take a long time... But I still didn't get it, for how long should I do it, in 2:30 hours my #10 was on but sadly I was doing it with both the sticks.
Currently I'm updating the drivers, once that is done, I'll take the memtest again

Tried updating win 10, got the page fault in non paged area...

I suspect the Ram or Board at this point

 

[Harry9001]

Yep, Found the M******* culprit, its the same god damn ram that I got replaced a few months back.
Just did everything that caused a crashed after removing it, and nothing happened.
I'm surprised how during installation when I removed this ram, nothing changed, the installation was interrupted like always but now after the installation I removed it and everything works...

Thanks guys for helping and providing constant support throughout my problem. Never seen such a forum, hats off to TPU and the members!

Special thanks to @jsfitz54 !

Hopefully I shouldn't encounter anymore problems

 

[eidairaman1]

Yep, Found the M******* culprit, its the same god damn ram that I got replaced a few months back.
Just did everything that caused a crashed after removing it, and nothing happened.
I'm surprised how during installation when I removed this ram, nothing changed, the installation was interrupted like always but now after the installation I removed it and everything works...

Thanks guys for helping and providing constant support throughout my problem. Never seen such a forum, hats off to TPU and the members!

Special thanks to @jsfitz54 !

Hopefully I shouldn't encounter anymore problems

whats the brand of ram? model too?

 

[Harry9001]

whats the brand of ram? model too?

Its some cheap shit, I had G Skills rip jaws and then I decided to get another one. I went to the local store and asked for it and he gave this cheap stick and said its just as good. I told him that if it isn't then I want an exchange and he agreed. He was just the sales guys and not the owner.
So, so long for the product exchange, only thing i get now is the product replacement, that too is done by the company(got 3yrs warranty).
This is the 2nd time, and this time I'm really angry.

 

[eidairaman1]

Its some cheap shit, I had G Skills rip jaws and then I decided to get another one. I went to the local store and asked for it and he gave this cheap stick and said its just as good. I told him that if it isn't then I want an exchange and he agreed. He was just the sales guys and not the owner.
So, so long for the product exchange, only thing i get now is the product replacement, that too is done by the company(got 3yrs warranty).
This is the 2nd time, and this time I'm really angry.

Get Ripjaws and stick with it. Never buy cheap ram and expect it to work.

Mushkin Value Series along with Kingstons work but I still wouldnt mix them with others

 

[nomdeplume]

Roll with 10 for a couple weeks to check stability. If possible install 7 on a different disk instead of just formatting when you go back to it. I still suspect a short on the board because of the maddening irregularity.

 

[Harry9001]

Roll with 10 for a couple weeks to check stability. If possible install 7 on a different disk instead of just formatting when you go back to it. I still suspect a short on the board because of the maddening irregularity.

I guess Ill be buying win 10...
As long as it works, its great

 

[jsfitz54]

I guess Ill be buying win 10...
As long as it works, its great

No need to buy W10. Use the W7 Key to activate W10. It will Key to that machine. You could still add a second disk to the same machine and put the W7 on it as a backup system.

You can use this also: https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/heres-how-to-get-windows-10-for-free-still.224640/

 

[nomdeplume]

In the course of another thread on Windows Updates in W7 I came across some strong suggestions the next GWX campaign is on the horizon. Trying the key now would probably be the best idea before other hoops need to be jumped through if it is reinstituted.