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I did 1 pass on memtest86 and it showed no errors. I tried OCCT for the CPU and it said "error detected on core #3" after 1 minute. I tried the second CPU test and it gave a blue error and crashed the computer after a few minutes. PSU...

I just tried prime95 test at default settings.. 3 out of 4 workers stopped after 3 mins. "Rounding was 0.5, expected less than 0.4" and things like that for all 3...

So I built my computer 2 days ago. Never built a computer before. I installed the OS, the newest mobo/video card drivers, all the windows updates except the language packs, an anti-virus, java, flash player, and such. Problem is lots of things have been crashing. Firefox crashes every 30 mins...

What do you mean, you it's too high or too low? I only put together the prices roughly. But anyway, the plan looks like this CPU: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12200BD1527&vpn=BX80623I52500K&manufacture=INTEL 210$ HSF...

I did some modifications and ended up with this CPU: Intel Core i5 2500K = 220$ HSF: CoolerMaster Hyper 212+ = 30$ Mobo: Asrock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 ATX = 130$ RAM: 2x Gskill RipjawsX 2x4GB 1.5V CAS9 1600Mhz $55x2 = 110$ GPU: Twin Frozr III PE/OC GeForce GTX 570 333$ HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB...

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, memory intensive programs Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS Preferred Website(s) for Parts: canadian websites, tigerdirect.ca, newegg.ca etc Parts Preferences: no Overclocking: yes SLI or Crossfire: no Monitor...