Random BSODs, CPU, Memory or SSD the culprit?

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Hello everyone,
I put a build together in early January. My build list is as follows:
Gigabyte Z97X Gaming 7
i7-4790K
2*8 GB G. Skill Trident X 2133 Mhz
500 GB Samsung 840 EVO
EVGA Supernova 750 W
Windows 8.1 Professional
Corsair H100i
I have been getting random BSODs, the failure message is usually always different. I am thinking it is either the RAM or the SSD. I am running the 840 EVO in rapid mode and don't know whether this is the issue. A few of the error codes I have gotten have been: SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION, MEMORY_MANAGEMENT, FILE_SYSTEM.
My system only BSODs during long periods of idle, coming out of sleep or opening a large file. I can run stress tests for days and it won't BSOD. I am currently at 4.5 Ghz @ 1.195 V adaptive. I am almost positive it is not my CPU voltage. I ran a memory test that didn't require me to switch boot drives in the BIOS, and it returned 0 errors. I had a moderate overclock on my RAM, and after I started having errors, I just went down to the XMP profile. Samsung offered to RMA my SSD. I already have to RMA my motherboard after this semester of college is over because of a bad headphone jack, but i'm afraid i'll have to RMA my RAM too. Help.

I bet you all are wondering about my GPU, actually running a GTX 760 until I can pick up a R9 380X.
 
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As with all BSODS that seem to not be logical, it is best to do trial & error, which I know is a massive headache.

Are you able to swap out your current SSD and try another? The fact that your BSOD does contain an issue with opening of large files does point me in the direction of your SSD, which by the way is typically bullet proof.

The same goes for any other component. Swap out what you can and see if it has the desired effect of not BSOD'ing.

My money would be on your SSD, or configuration of it amigo.

Hope this helps.
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As with all BSODS that seem to not be logical, it is best to do trial & error, which I know is a massive headache.

Are you able to swap out your current SSD and try another? The fact that your BSOD does contain an issue with opening of large files does point me in the direction of your SSD, which by the way is typically bullet proof.

The same goes for any other component. Swap out what you can and see if it has the desired effect of not BSOD'ing.

My money would be on your SSD, or configuration of it amigo.

Hope this helps.
 
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I am, but not easily. Especially while i'm away at school. Should I put the CPU back to its stock voltage? (Even though it's failure is unlikely?) Secondly, would Samsung RAPID be a possible cause of these BSODs?
 
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I just ran memtest86+. It returned zero failures in an hour. Is there any way to test the SSD? I think it might have to do something with sleep cycles and memory management through Samsung's Magician / RAPID.
 
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Through the Samsung Magician Program, try to see if you can return to default settings if you have played around with the settings of your SSD. I would suggest a full re-install of your OS ultimately anyhow.

There should be a way of returning to default.

Hope this helps.
 
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Have you had a chance to see about the Magician Software?

Either if you have more questions, ask away, but do chose a solution if there has one been found as it can help other users locate an answer a little quicker!
 
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I haven't had BSODs in some time. I'm not sure why. I was consistently having them. That being said, I am going to RMA my SSD still.
 
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