Build #2 problems?

[justinshorb]

So my first build went by without a hitch. that was over a year ago. I recently started my second build with all new parts, but transferring the mobo and cpu. Here is a list of the current parts:

Case: Antec three hundred
Mobo: P67A-G43 (B3)
CPU: i5 2500k
PSU: 775W Diablotek
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3 1600
GPU: HIS IceQ X Turbo 6850
HDD: Western Digital RE4 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache

When I first got it together and loaded windows ultimate on it everything seemed fine. The first thing I always do, after driver installation, is download AVG and as soon as the program started installing I got a BSOD. I ran memtest86 for several hours with no errors. I managed to get prime95 up and running but that failed immediately. I reloaded windows and went to try AVG again and it crapped out again. Now it wont get passed the "loading windows" screen. as soon as the little dots start to swirl in it starts back over. It doesn't fully reset, as there is no power down, it just goes back to the bios screen and tries to load windows again.

I can enter the Bios menu and have tried raising memory voltage to 1.65 volts. I have swapped out the memory with my 2x 8GB Corsair Vengeance. I have tried swapping the power supply with my Corsair 650W. I have swapped my old HDDs in that I know work and have a running version of windows. I have cleared the cmos.

I'm kind of at a loss. Anyone have any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[l0v3rboi]

Diablotek PSU's are bad.

 

[justinshorb]

Diablotek PSU's are bad.

It obviously didnt fry anything, because I can load the bios menu and even run windows repair. I tried my old psu as well.

 

[l0v3rboi]

Sure it did not fry anything at the moment. But would you be willing to risk it if it fails down the road? I most certainly won't. Up to you though.

 

[justinshorb]

I understand it isn't the most reliable power supply. the build is for a friend who is strapped for cash at the moment. My previous build used a Corsair. I am just looking for a solution to the immediate problem

 

[moornix]

It rather sounds like an issue with the hard drive. Can you try booting it with a different hd? Or try the hd in a different setup.

 

[justinshorb]

It rather sounds like an issue with the hard drive. Can you try booting it with a different hd? Or try the hd in a different setup.

I used my previous hard drives (ssd and hdd) which I know worked when I started all of this, and I got the same result: as soon as windows begins to load it resets to the bios screen. I am going to try to reload windows again and if that doesn't work I'll try a linux boot drive. If that doesn't work I have no idea.

 

[justinshorb]

I have also flashed the most recent bios revision.

 

[moornix]

I have also flashed the most recent bios revision.

Since you've switched out everything except mobo and cpu, those might just be the parts causing the issue.

 

[justinshorb]

Since you've switched out everything except mobo and cpu, those might just be the parts causing the issue.

That's what I'm afraid of. I just can't think of what could have happened between running fine in my system and switching it over. I can access the bios menu and run windows repair, as useless as it is, so I find it hard to believe that either could be the problem. either way, I have a 3570k and I'm going to get an new mobo tomorrow for my system. Ill hook up everything but the mobo, cpu, and psu from this system and see what happens.

 

[moornix]

That's what I'm afraid of. I just can't think of what could have happened between running fine in my system and switching it over. I can access the bios menu and run windows repair, as useless as it is, so I find it hard to believe that either could be the problem. either way, I have a 3570k and I'm going to get an new mobo tomorrow for my system. Ill hook up everything but the mobo, cpu, and psu from this system and see what happens.

A 3570k is compatible with other 1155 socket mobo. Since you've already updated the bios, the mobo should work with the 3570k. If it doesn't, then it's probably the mobo, and the cpu might still be good. Just in case, try the 2500k CPU on the new mobo you're getting tomorrow too.

 

[lycros]

When you go into the BIOS does it keep all your changes? Is the time correct? Do you have an extra CMOS battery you can try?

 

[justinshorb]

A 3570k is compatible with other 1155 socket mobo. Since you've already updated the bios, the mobo should work with the 3570k. If it doesn't, then it's probably the mobo, and the cpu might still be good. Just in case, try the 2500k CPU on the new mobo you're getting tomorrow too.

I had thought about that. I'm just afraid that if there is a problem it will fry my new processor.

 

[justinshorb]

Time and date are both correct. I have noticed it doesn't want to turn off. I have to switch off the power supply.

 

[lycros]

Just a thought when you swapped PSUs did you use the same power cord? I once had a faulty power cord that was giving me troubles (BSOD, restarts, shutdowns, wouldn't turn on).

 

[justinshorb]

I did. I'll switch them. It worked fine with my other computer, but I'm willing to try anything at this point.

 

[justinshorb]

So I made a usb ubuntu boot drive and it runs. Ill have to find some benchmark tools I can use. I'm not super familiar with this operating system.

 

[smorizio]

the power off issue is just a bug in the bios. I had that with my asus sabertooth..clearing the cmos will fix that bug.
i would use cpu-z and look under the spd tab and check your mb to see if it read the rm spd info right. sometime you have to change the ram profile to xmp for it to run right or drop it down to 1333 speed.