System unstable (Gigabyte, Intel)

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Iskender Akhmedov

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I have recently built a new system, focused around coolness and low-noise. However, after installing Windows 7 Home Premium (genuine, so that shouldn't be the problem) the system feels unstable and crashes constantly. For example, while typing this text, Chrome crashed twice. When I open some apps (calculator, word - nothing demanding), I receive blue screen of death. Also, Windows Aero keeps turning off randomly.

Heat is no problem, as I'm using a cool (65w) CPU, and no GPU. System has plenty of RAM and CPU power, even while having 20+ tabs open in Chrome. As far as I'm guessing, the problem is in graphics, however I installed the official Intel Iris driver for Intel HD Graphics 4600. Any suggestions or guesses will be appreciated.

My specs are:
Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H
Intel Core i5-4670S (Stock Intel Cooler)
8 GB of Kingston RAM @1600
Samsung EVO 120 GB SSD
TP-LINK WDN4800 N900 Wireless Adapter
Corsair 600 Watt Power Supply
 
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The first thing to check is the RAM settings
You dont mention what model it is

but enter BIOS and try applying an XMP profile that runs at 1.5 volts and the slowest speed offered . Probably that will be 1333 Mhz .

Does that fix your problem?

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Iskender Akhmedov

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I tried to change the speed of my RAM, but the BIOS does not allow me to. According to the manufacturer, Kingston, the RAM will automatically raise its frequency to 1600 Mhz, while keeping the same voltage (1.5 V).

However, what I managed to do was to change the performance setting of RAM to Enhanced Stability. In the past day, I have not received any BSOD, most likely due to that change.

On the other hand, Google Chrome still crashes very often, especially when I refresh video page, or try to play a flash game. Also, AdBlock crashes every hour or so. I disabled it for a while, but Chrome crashes anyway. Any tips would be appreciated!

P.S. I have tried all of Google's troubleshooting tips, like creating a new user for Chrome, and checking system for malware, but nothing helped so far.
 
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Iskender Akhmedov

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Sorry for such a late reply, I was just checking to see if the system is stable or not. As far as I can tell, after re-installing the RAM in a different slot, there are no more blue screens (at least none in the past day or two). However, Chrome has been behaving weirdly lately. This no longer concerns the post, so I'll create another topic.

Thank you for all your help, the problem was in the memory. Appreciate it! Goodbye
 
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