Not sure what the problem is (post build software probs)

[luvs2play]

Hey there I just finished building a new computer:

e4300
evga 7600gt
1 gb ocz gold
320 wd hd sata
gigabyte 965p-s3

and I am having just random problems installing programs on my computer. Typically the error is xyz file does not match the cab file ...I have tried oced and not and this is from software that was dled (such as supreme commander demo) to Ghost recon (which was bundled with my cpu). Curious how to troubleshoot this problem. I have tried reinstalling windows and I was thinking it could be a hardware problem but I dont have parts that I can sub in to test with. Is there any way to troubleshoot this other than to send one part back at a time?

Please help!

 

[qwazzy]

What OS are you using? I had this problem with XP Pro x64 a few weeks back...

 

[cutthroat]

I'm guessing the data corruption is caused by either bad SATA, IDE or RAID drivers. Or something in the BIOS. Or you have a bad motherboard.

Try flashing your BIOS to the newest version, and updating motherboard drivers to the newest version.

It was a pretty common problem with some Nforce4 boards for instance, but your motherboard has a good reputation for being rock solid.

 

[luvs2play]

im using windows xp home sp 2

i have the latest bios and latest drivers for my mb but ill try reinstalling them and ill report back

 

[cutthroat]

I just noticed that you mentioned it was downloaded files. Is it only downloaded files?

Do you have any trouble transferring files between drives or from an optical drive?

 

[luvs2play]

Problem has been on dled files as well as disk files. :/

 

[qwertycopter]

Seems like this could be caused by faulty ram.

 

[cutthroat]

Seems like this could be caused by faulty ram.

Certainly could be. You should run memtest 86 for a couple of runs and see if you get any errors.

 

[qwazzy]

Google memtest, and run it. Google SpeedFan, and use the S.M.A.R.T function for the HD.

 

[luvs2play]

Ran memtest for an hour so far with no errors...the smart function is enabled for my hdd

I hate computers lol

 

[luvs2play]

ok I ran memtest for 3+ hours with no errors...any other things I can test with software?

 

[Mondoman]

Go to the Western Digital web site and download their hard disk analysis/diagnostic software, and run it. That should help identify any CPU<->hard drive problem.