Hi everyone. I've decided to build my first computer. I spent quite alot of time trying to install windows 8.1 because it kept freezing on the 'getting files ready for installation' step.
After trying 8 or so times unsuccessfully, I took out my second memory stick (located in slot 4) and ran the install again, It worked fine on the first try.
(note: before successful installation one time, i pressed tried to turn the computer on, pressed the power button, but nothing happened. I don't know if this was the cause of it, but i unplugged all peripherals and the computer powered up fine).
I then installed the latest drivers for my GPU, etc with no problems. (with both memory sticks in)
Decided to run memtest86 and after about 2 hours (0 errors showing), my computer just shut itself off, then after about a minute or so, it restarted and the test continued (automatically). About 3 minutes after that it shut off again (this time it restart). When I tried to turn it on again, it didn't do so. After about 5 minutes I was able to turn it on again
After a friends recommendation, I removed the memory stick (that was in slot 4) and am running the test again with the (good?) stick to see it it shuts down, etc.
I'm not too knowledgeable on these things and am hoping someone could help me out with recommendations.
My build:
i7 4770k
MSI z87 g45 motherboard
MSI Gtx 770 gaming edition
Corsair RM650
G.Skill Ripjaws X - 2x8
Corsair h80i
CM Storm Scout 2 Case
LD DVD/RW
Samsung 840 evo 120gb
WD Caviar Blue 1tb
Thanks so much!
After trying 8 or so times unsuccessfully, I took out my second memory stick (located in slot 4) and ran the install again, It worked fine on the first try.
(note: before successful installation one time, i pressed tried to turn the computer on, pressed the power button, but nothing happened. I don't know if this was the cause of it, but i unplugged all peripherals and the computer powered up fine).
I then installed the latest drivers for my GPU, etc with no problems. (with both memory sticks in)
Decided to run memtest86 and after about 2 hours (0 errors showing), my computer just shut itself off, then after about a minute or so, it restarted and the test continued (automatically). About 3 minutes after that it shut off again (this time it restart). When I tried to turn it on again, it didn't do so. After about 5 minutes I was able to turn it on again
After a friends recommendation, I removed the memory stick (that was in slot 4) and am running the test again with the (good?) stick to see it it shuts down, etc.
I'm not too knowledgeable on these things and am hoping someone could help me out with recommendations.
My build:
i7 4770k
MSI z87 g45 motherboard
MSI Gtx 770 gaming edition
Corsair RM650
G.Skill Ripjaws X - 2x8
Corsair h80i
CM Storm Scout 2 Case
LD DVD/RW
Samsung 840 evo 120gb
WD Caviar Blue 1tb
Thanks so much!
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