New built computer keeps crashing

[dmurray14]

Hey guys,

I just put together a fairly cheap system with an Asus P5VDC-X and an intel D 915 2.8 with some "G Skill" 1gb ram. I keep having this issue where Windows will crash and give me a stop error with "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" with the 0x000000a

Now here's the thing, it usually happens right when the Windows desktop is coming up. If it doesn't happen then, then the system is usually fine for a while. It doesn't happen at every start up, maybe 75% of the time.

What could be causing this? Some quick searching said either overheating CPU or bad ram possibly. The CPU is staying steady at ~45C, so everything seems fine there. The ram is brand new, but it is sort of an off brand, so maybe it's bad? Should I RMA it?

Any help is MUCH appreciated.

Thanks!

Dan

Edit: I downloaded memtest86 and the instant it comes up on the screen the system crashes. Memory?

 

[azev]

Bad memory is very possible. Try running the computer with just video card and no other pci card, and run memtest once again.

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: azev
Bad memory is very possible. Try running the computer with just video card and no other pci card, and run memtest once again.

That's all it has in there...

 

[1N0V471V]

G.Skill is definately not an "off brand", just so you know

Go to G.Skills website and see what the recommended memory timings are for your particular memory.

Sometimes the BIOS won't auto configure the timings correctly.

 

[dmurray14]

OK, update:

The first memtest CD wasn't burned right. Burned a new one and it worked.

I'm going to go out on a limb and assume 84 errors is not a good thing.

That seals it, right?

Dan