New build problems... suggestions?

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jasonistaken

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Hey, I'm having a problem I haven't been able to get around. First, here are the specs:

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI mATX LGA775 G35 DDR2 PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 PCI SATA2 RAID Sound HDMI VGA Motherboard

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Dual Core Processor LGA775 Conroe 2.66GHZ 1333FSB 4MB Retail

Patriot Extreme Performance 2GB 2X1GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 CL4-4-4-12 Dual Channel Memory Kit

Antec Fusion 430 HTPC Desktop mATX Case 1X5.25 2X3.5INT 430W ATX12V Black Silver VFD Volume Control


So, the problem: during a XP install, I'm getting random system restarts. No error messages, just a plain hardware reboot.
I have memtest'ed the memory, it checks out fine. Also, because I wasn't quite sure about it, I swapped in some OCZ from another working system of mine--same problem.

It is not overclocked at all.

I even have it powered off a power conditioner/UPS, but that's changed nothing either.

I'm totally stumped right now. Any suggestions?
 
Did you try another PSU?
What RAM settings are you using?
Are you using one RAM stick, or two?
What HDD are you using?
Did you run any HDD Diagnostic tools?
 
>Did you try another PSU?
No, not yet. I will.

>What RAM settings are you using?
I've tried the mobo's auto, the RAM's recommended 4-4-4-12 2.2v and 5-5-5-15, as well as 5-6-6-15 with default voltage.

>Are you using one RAM stick, or two?
Tried with either. As well as one stick of a different RAM which I know works fine.

>What HDD are you using?
Two Western Digital SE16 500GB SATA2 7200RPM 16MB

>Did you run any HDD Diagnostic tools?
No. Can you recommend something I can boot off a CD?
 
Make sure temps are in the appropriate range also.

Do check the PSU then test the CPU or mobo, whichever is easier. That will likely lead you to your solution.
 
There's the ultimate boot CD, and there are diagnostic tools from wdc.com as well.
 
I've had all kinds of trouble with bad SATA cables. They seem to be /very/ easy to damage. Frustrating.
 
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