firefoxx04 :
You should test the RAM with MEMTEST x86
As far as swapping memory, you can replace the memory without worrying. The motherboard will set the correct voltages and timings. You could even combine both brands of memory but its not recommended because the board will get confused on what timings it should run.
BSOD should not be treated by replacing parts and hoping for the best. Make sure you have the correct settings in the UEFI and then stress test each component. MEMTEST 86 boots from a flashdrive and checks ram.
The BSOD occurs whenever Cisco VPN (SSL) is left on for extended periods of time, which occurs in both Windows 10 and Windows 7, across multiple installations (reinstalled, and reinstalled, and reinstalled... found out it was VPN).. The BSOD's name I have not been able to fix has been the corrupted driver expool - the VPN client is necessary for work, so I have to make it work.
It occurs more often and quicker in Windows 10, so it sounds like some form of memory leak from extended use of the VPN client. The memory swap replaced the Mushkin Redline (recommended DDR4 memory on Toms) with the Corsair 3000Mhz Dominator Platinum memory. In addition, the amount of Ram was increased from 16 GB across 4 chips to 32 GB across 8 chips.
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In short, I know its a crapshoot in the dark. The mushkin was not on the list of supported memory in the manual for the x99 Asus Sabertooth. The problem seems to be a conflict by the Cisco VPN client after extended use, which may be some form of memory leak. Other people who use the client have stated they have not run into the problem I have with the VPN client. I have gone so far as to get even the most up to date client and it still BSOD's.
However, you do have my attention as no one has mentioned UEFI settings as a potential BSOD source. I may have not installed Win10 via UEFI the first time, but I have definitely installed WIn7/10 via UEFI the past 5 times. No one has been able to really outline the problem. I suspect it is a weird hardware/software conflict with the X99 and Cisco. I have been dealing with this BSOD for 3 Months now, and it is a bit maddening.
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