Massive BSOD on computer

muppetlol

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On Friday July 2013, I tried to start up my computer and was unable to launch firefox due to some XPCOM error, I then tried to launch malwarebytes and it says the database has been corrupted. I did a full re-format and I started receiving BSOD regarding system exception error and memory management. I thought it was a RAM issue so i removed 2 sticks of the RAM , and currently left with 2 sticks inside the computer ( 2 x 4GB ). Then i reformat again and now started receiving Bad Pool Caller BSOD. BSOD just keeps coming in non-stop despite reformatting about 10 times already. I totally got no idea what has gotten into my computer.

After reformatting, the only driver I had to install is the Realtek LAN driver from the ASUS motherboard disk so I can run internet or else my ethernet port won't be working.

I've been using this computer for a year until yesterday where it started to have these issues. I did suspect that it was due to the most recently windows update but had eliminated the possibility since I had reformatted my computer and it still happens

I did not overclock or change anything in the BIOS so it should be a hardware related to it? The only thing I have connected to the computer right now is my i5 3570k, GTX 670, WD 1 TB Black, and 2 sticks of Corsair Vengeance RAM. Can someone help me identify if it is a hardware or software issue? And how can I solve it since reformatting isn't gonna help me get rid of all those BSOD.

Should I replace my motherboard and RAM? or is it possible to solve this?

Currently I am not receiving any memory management BSOD after i removed 2 of the sticks.I have eliminated the possibility of my WD 1TB Black since I tried installing the windows 7 OS onto my Crucial M4 SSD and the BSOD still happens. I tried the Windows Memory Diagnostic test but it says my RAM has no problem, however I dont trust the diagnostic tools from windows as much.

I know it can be driver issues but there isn't much driver I installed other than the ethernet driver and those that windows update install into my computer.


Note: List of BSOD received are : Bad Pool Caller, Memory Management, system exception error and some which have no names
 

muppetlol

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I tested my RAM 1 by 1 with Windows Memory Diagnostic and found that 1 of the RAM was having issues. Removed the RAM and my computer is working fine now. Will request for a RMA on monday
 

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I RMA my RAM but im still receiving error when using 16GB of RAM ( 4 x 4GB ) is it time for me to change the motherboard with an RMA?

I'm using the new RAM from Corsair since i RMA'ed it and they gave me a new set of 4 x 4GB , but I'm still receiving BSOD. The latest BSOD is service exception error. Should I test the new RAM 1 by 1 first? Or just proceed with motherboard RMA its stilll under warranty i think if ASUS has the warranty thing.

How should I diagnose my GPU , Hard drive and SSD ? If they are causing the problem? I don't even know where to start now

If using 2 RAM sticks only , it seems to be perfectly fine with no BSOD despite using for long hours. Im unsure if it has anything to do with the motherboard or RAM yet. Can it be my GPU/ Hard drive / SSD? I'm still thinking its either the RAM or Motherboard, anyone got suggestions?