PC is Going Nuts, Random Crashes and Errors

[JosephBAdams]

Hey guys, I'm experiencing some major stability issues on my computer for the past few weeks. I haven't recently installed any new hardware or software, but suddenly today I've begun experiencing constant blue screen crashes with various error messages (MEMORY_MANAGEMENT is the most common error description that I have seen).

I built my computer on my own, and I am wondering if my hardware array is properly set up. I do not know a whole lot about timings, and neither my processor nor my RAM is overclocked. Since I do not really know where to begin, I would appreciate it if you folks take a look at my information below and tell me if there are any glaring problems.

Here's my PC information through CPU-Z. I will be happy to provide any additional information that you guys need.

I should also note that my CPU voltage seems to fluctuate a small amount (hundredth of a volt or so).

 

[khurios2000]

id run memtest86+ and check your drive (HDD) if it still healthy (optional).

 

[JosephBAdams]

Hard drives are working just fine. I'll post memtest results.

Update: Memtest showed NO errors!

 

[VirtualLarry]

PSU?

 

[aigomorla]

Going off your CPU-Z ... (i wish u just gave me a screenie tho)

Northbridge Intel P35/G33/G31 rev. A2
Memory Size 4096 MBytes
Hardware monitor ITE IT87
Voltage 0 1.14 Volts [0x47] (CPU VCORE)
Voltage 1 1.87 Volts [0x75] (DDR)

Temperature 0 48?C (118?F) [0x30] (System)
Temperature 1 35?C (95?F) [0x23] (CPU)

Hardware monitor Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 did you take this on idle?
Temperature 0 37?C (98?F) [0x30] (Core #0)
Temperature 1 40?C (104?F) [0x2D] (Core #1)

Hardware monitor NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Temperature 0 58?C (136?F) (GPU Core)

i think you need more vcore.. try bumping that value to 1.275-1.300 and see if you have the same problems.

 

[JosephBAdams]

I took it on idle. It seems to vary between 1.152 and 1.280 (at idle, it fluctuates!). Can you tell me how to bump the voltage up and whether you still recommend that I do so based on the range I provided above? Please note that my BIOS (M.I.T.) shows a "Normal CPU Vcore" of 1.32500V. Is my processor messed up?

My PSU is an Antec 550W unit. Perhaps the power supply unit is the problem? I keep getting "memory_management" errors, just got 3 of them. Took me four tries just to get into Vista.

I'll be gone for the rest of the week but will check back on Monday to see what you guys think!

 

[khurios2000]

will your system run stable with just 2x1GB instead of 4x1GB?

 

[JosephBAdams]

I'll try that as soon as I get back home on Monday. Can you explain why it might run better with 4 GB than with 2 GB?

I also have another question for you about RAM: my motherboard supports DDR2 1066, but my current RAM is DDR2 800. Would I experience any significant performance boost from DDR2 1066 over DDR2 800 in games and applications like Photoshop?

 

[error8]

Originally posted by: JosephBAdams
Would I experience any significant performance boost from DDR2 1066 over DDR2 800 in games and applications like Photoshop?

None whatsoever. Try upping memory voltage and MCH voltage a bit.

 

[JosephBAdams]

I'll up it and report back soon.

Is my computer set properly with respect to FSB and RAM? Not sure what the best ratio is.