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Really odd problem! Computer crashes every morning!

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finalepiphany

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Hi there, I've built a new system recently and been having the strangest problem. First, my system specs are the following (all running stock, no overclocking):

- AMD Phenom x4 955 3.2GHZ Black Edition
- Gigabyte 770TA-UD3 Motherboard
－ Gigabyte GTX 460 Fermi 1GB Graphics Card
- Seagate Barracuda 7200 1TB 32MB cache
- 2 x 2G G.Skill Ripjaws CL-7-7-7-21 PC10666 RAM

Now the specific problem I'm having is that I would install WinXP or Win7 Ultimate 64 Bit just fine on my new system and tried both OS. I installed Starcraft 2, various other applications and games, they would run fine during that particular Windows session.

However, whenever I shut down the computer for the night and boot it up again the next morning, I start getting weird crash or error problems when I run Starcraft 2 which crashes and gives reports relating to texture loading, then Windows starting giving me random error messages like "Werfault.exe error" in Windows7 or simple BSOD in WinXP. If I simply restart trying to fix it, the problems would persist but if I shut down the computer completely again for say a hour or two, sometimes everything works fine again.

I'm getting very frustrated as I just got this new system and had it built from NCIX (a reputable Canadian computer parts retailer that does system assembly as well).and I feel it's a hardware related issue that I'm having because I tried both WinXP and Windows7 platforms and both have same problems in the morning when I start and on random Windows sessions throughout the day.

What's your take on my problem?

Thanks for your help in advance! Let me know if you need more detail to clarify.
 
Do yourself a favor and download ccleaner from somewhere if you don't already have it and run the registry cleaner on ccleaner. Its a free software and it works wonders. See if that fixes your problems. It could be a hardware issue but it could be a software one as well.
 
My power supply is Seasonic S12II 620W EPS12V 20/24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 80+ Bronze 6+8PIN PCI-E W/ 120MM Fan
 
[Testing the RAM]
Download Memtest86+ v4.00 or whatever the latest version is, unzip it, burn the ISO file to a CD, and then boot from it, just like you would do with the XP/Vista install CD. Let Memtest+ run for at least three hours on each stick of RAM separately as well as test the RAM all together. Go for a full 24 hours if you want to be completely sure that the RAM is not a problem. If you start seeing errors, than your RAM is defective or you have incorrect settings for the RAM.

[Testing the Hard Drive]
Download the CD image of Hitachi Drive Fitness Test, burn the ISO file to a CD, and then boot from it, just like you would do with the XP/Vista install CD. Test the hard drive and see if any problems are found. DFT will run on most manufacturers' hard drives. Alternatively, you can use Seagate's SeaTools for DOS to test a Seagate or Maxtor drive. For a Western Digital drive, you could use Data Lifeguard Tools for DOS to test a Western Digital drive.

[Testing the CPU]
Use Prime 95, OCCT, Orthos or Intel Burn Tool to stress test the CPU.

[Testing the GPU]
Use Furmark or ATI Tool to stress test the GPU. If you see any artifacts, the GPU could be overheating, too overclocked, or faulty.

[Testing the PSU]
Buy and use a digital multi-meter to monitor the voltages coming from the PSU. Follow the instructions for "Using a multi-meter to check voltages":
http://www.bfgpower.com/troubleshooting.html#DMM
 
I fixed my problem by taking out one of my RAM sticks so now I'm operating on one 2GB G.Skill stick.

I don't think either one is defective so it must be the dual channel that's messing my system up.

What gives?
 
finalepiphany said:
I fixed my problem by taking out one of my RAM sticks so now I'm operating on one 2GB G.Skill stick.

I don't think either one is defective so it must be the dual channel that's messing my system up.

What gives?
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It could mean that you're not giving the RAM enough voltage. And is the system stable with either stick of RAM installed? And you did install the RAM originally in dual channel config?
 
I did not install the RAM sticks, I had my entire system assembled by the place where I bought all the parts which is a large Canadian retailer, NCIX.

There shouldn't be any problems with the power supply as it's a Seasonic 650W unit which is a good brand name from what I've read.

I'm running one 2GB stick right now which seems to be quite stable without having had any crash yet.
 
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