4.2ghz i3570k, default setting now and i'm crashing!

[jktxjl]

I overclocked my cpu to 4.2ghz and after about 30 mins of playing LoL, my computer crashed. So I decided to hit CLR CMOS to restore my default bios. Now, my computer crashes every time I try to do something like surf the internet or get on a game.

Since everything is restored to default settings, I don't know what else to do... I need some help

 

[MouseTrap]

Besides the CPU whats M/B make and model?

 

[jktxjl]

Asrock z77 extreme4.

Whenever I try to open up a program or get on firefox I immediately get blue screened.

 

[MouseTrap]

After resetting the Bios did you go in and verify the settings are truly set to default? Resetting the Bios does not always properly reset the settings. Whats your CPU & Ram speed voltage? What is the ram speed?

Does your Bios support screen shots?

 

[jktxjl]

1333, 9-9-9-24 1.5v

 

[MouseTrap]

1333, 9-9-9-24 1.5v

What's the CPU voltage?

 

[jktxjl]

the cpu voltage is on auto.

I just deleted everything on my ssd. When I tried reinstalling windows 7 it gave me the blue screen again...
Then I tried it again and gave me an error code saying "The file may be corrupt or missing."

 

[MouseTrap]

the cpu voltage is on auto.

I just deleted everything on my ssd. When I tried reinstalling windows 7 it gave me the blue screen again...
Then I tried it again and gave me an error code saying "The file may be corrupt or missing."

I understand the CPU is set to Auto but whats it showing for the voltage? Also does your ram have a setting for XMP in the bios. It should be in the overclocking tab?

Till the problem in the Bios is fixed I don't think you will be able to install windows again.

 

[jktxjl]

Is it the CPU PLL Voltage? it shows 1.832v.
Yes, the ram has a setting for XMP.

 

[jktxjl]

Just found out one of my RAM is faulty. I removed one of em and it installed windows 7 fine!
Now for the return... Who do I call? Newegg or Corsair? and do I have to send back both sticks of rams?

 

[MouseTrap]

That will do it! Glad you got it figured out.

 

[jktxjl]

Best answer selected by jktxjl.

 

[dudewitbow]

you call newegg if its in the first month usually. you call the ram company if its anytime after during warranty period.