Memory mangement BSOD WIN8, new build

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Specs:
Motherboard: Asus maximus hero
CPU: haswell 4670k (currently running stock)
GFX: ASUS 7970 matrix platinum
PSU: corsair builder series 750W
SSD: vertex 4 using ahci
RAM: corsair dominator pro series 8gb @ 2400mhz CAS10 1.65v


OK so new build, everything goes smooth with the actual building part of it, no hickups.
Had a few BSOD issues when initially running win8, this version is a cracked version which I have been *cough* "testing" for some time now; so I switch back to win7, same issue (initially it was a bsod for an unknown error)


So I decide to take the SSD from my other pc which runs perfectly fine with windows 8.
Boots up fine, I start installing the drivers for the mobo first, had some blue screens there but eventually everything was installed fine.

Now the BSOD's are less frequent and only occur once or twice a day.
These have happened when installing software, updating drivers, doing nothing, watching a movie and also when browsing the web.

The BSOD error is only listed as "memory management"

I have gone into the BIOS and initially seen that the memory is only running at 1333mhz @ 1.5v(this is the SPD speed of the memory). With this being an ROG mobo I have initially just used the pre-defined options to set the ram to 2400mhz; this puts the memory to 1.65v and running at cas11; So i tested this....same issue.
I have dropped the memory to both 2133 and 1866mhz using 1.65v and still receive the same intermittent BSOD
I have tried disabling speedstep and intel boost incase this was causing any issues with voltages, no change.
I have ran memtest86 on the memory at both 1333mhz 1.65v and 2400mhz 1.65v, both pass with no issues.
I am now currently testing the memory using 1.65v 2400mhz with cas10 timings (what it should be at)

The issue seems to be very intermitent; 1 maybe 2 times a day.

I cant put my finger on what may be causing the issue, is the memory actually faulty or are there some power options which may be conflicting with it?

Any input would be appreciated
 
Solution
Run memtest86 overnight. Allow for at least 5-10 passes before considering it's safe.

Is 1.65v the correct voltage for your RAM?

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Yeh 1,.65v is correct; thanks for the reply.

I will run memtest tonight to be safe; I actually kinda hope it is the memory thats faulty as thats an easy RMA
 

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Ok so ran memtest86 overnight, came back fine; any other options?


 

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Roughly 10 hours. I had ran it previously as well.

I appear to not have any issues with the 1.5v memory so im just going to send the memory back.

Thanks a lot for the help though.
 

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