Recent content by ArtofRetouching

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    Asus with 2 bad memory slots, TWICE?!?

    I placed rubber grommets on the back of the board, to separate it from the metal nut. I picked them up at the hardware store in the plumbing department. Problem went away instantly.
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    Asus Code 00 with Heatsink On

    I placed rubber grommets on the back of the board, to separate it from the metal nut. I picked them up at the hardware store in the plumbing department. Problem went away instantly.
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    Asus with 2 bad memory slots, TWICE?!?

    I had previously run it a few days without a case (that took longer to arrive). I can say I didnt have "these" issues, so it's worth trying again. But I was already looking to throw it out the window for other reasons. Like constant crashing. Its hasn't done that while in the case. But Ill try...
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    Asus Code 00 with Heatsink On

    Once started without heatsink, I can put on all the pressure I want. Thats why I dont think it's the processor. I am aware of the thin wafer, and chip itself looks fine. I was thinking I would make a wild attempt, and put rubber gromets under the heatsink's metal posts. Just to raise it above...
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    Asus with 2 bad memory slots, TWICE?!?

    New Build with 4 memory slots. I can install memory into B1 and B2 no problem. But A1 and A2 both hang on Error Code AC, and ultimately stop at Error Code 55. The 4 sticks are fine, and 2 slots are fine. The TWIST, is that I exchanged the motherboard for same model. Shocked to find I have the...
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    Asus Code 00 with Heatsink On

    New build, and if I attach the heatsink, even with one screw twist, I get Asus Error Code 00. I have to Post without heatsink at all, and then lean it in for some sort of heat dispersion. For unrelated reason, I exchanged the motherboard for same model, but I get the same issue. I want to say...