So I just recently built a new computer and every time I've tried to install windows 7, I get a BSOD around when the Windows logo is starting or finishing animation. I'm getting really frustrated because I've done some research and haven't found a solution.
Parts List:
Case - Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite Grey
Processor - Intel i5-4670k Haswell 3.4 ghz quad core LGA 1150
MOBO - MSI z87-g45 LGA 1150
RAM - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 2x2gbs DDR3 1600 mhz SDRAM
Additional RAM - Exact same as above except 1x4
GPU - Asus Radeon R9 280 3gbz GDDR5 PCI 3.0
PSU - EVGA New Version SuperNOVA 80 PLUS BRONZE CERTIFIED 750W (Haswell Support)
HDD - WD 1 tb 7200 RPM
Cooling - Corsair Hydro Series H60
Things I've Already Attempted:
1) Replaced PSU with a used working 730W (Haswell Support)
2) Uninstalled and reinstalled all parts
3) Swapped to different HDD's
4) Swapped HDD settings from ACHI to IDE and vice versa
5) RMA'ed mobo and reinstalled new mobo
6) Ran Memtest86 for over 11 trials and came up with zero errors
7) Removed GPU in an attempt to narrow problem now
8) Tried different SATA ports
9) Reflashed bios from 1.7 to 1.9 on both MOBO
10) Tried different versions of windows and methods (USB, CD, etc and x64 and x86)
Last thing to test for possibly a defective Processor. Therefore, I might RMA mine soon. If there are any suggestions, I'd love to here from you guys. Thanks!
Edit:
So, I recently just replaced the mobo with an ASRock z97 Fatal1ty Killer and it is also having the exact same issues. Going to buy a different ram that's specifically listed on the compatibility chart and see if that's the issue. Ironically, the 1x4 G.Skill I got with the MSI z87 has a sticker on the front stating that it is compatible with z97.
Edit (9/11/14):
Just received new ram that's listed under z97 Fatal1ty Killer's compatibility chart. Ran the computer with both sticks of 2x4 with both AHCI and IDE settings and got similar results. Swapped to different HDD and attempted both settings and came up with same results. Next step is going to be trying to install with Windows 8.1 legitimate copy I just purchased using student discount. If this doesn't work, I'll RMA my processor. If that fails also, I'll just RMA everything back and change to different parts as I can't seem to figure out what the problem is.
Parts List:
Case - Corsair Carbide Series 400R Graphite Grey
Processor - Intel i5-4670k Haswell 3.4 ghz quad core LGA 1150
MOBO - MSI z87-g45 LGA 1150
RAM - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 2x2gbs DDR3 1600 mhz SDRAM
Additional RAM - Exact same as above except 1x4
GPU - Asus Radeon R9 280 3gbz GDDR5 PCI 3.0
PSU - EVGA New Version SuperNOVA 80 PLUS BRONZE CERTIFIED 750W (Haswell Support)
HDD - WD 1 tb 7200 RPM
Cooling - Corsair Hydro Series H60
Things I've Already Attempted:
1) Replaced PSU with a used working 730W (Haswell Support)
2) Uninstalled and reinstalled all parts
3) Swapped to different HDD's
4) Swapped HDD settings from ACHI to IDE and vice versa
5) RMA'ed mobo and reinstalled new mobo
6) Ran Memtest86 for over 11 trials and came up with zero errors
7) Removed GPU in an attempt to narrow problem now
8) Tried different SATA ports
9) Reflashed bios from 1.7 to 1.9 on both MOBO
10) Tried different versions of windows and methods (USB, CD, etc and x64 and x86)
Last thing to test for possibly a defective Processor. Therefore, I might RMA mine soon. If there are any suggestions, I'd love to here from you guys. Thanks!
Edit:
So, I recently just replaced the mobo with an ASRock z97 Fatal1ty Killer and it is also having the exact same issues. Going to buy a different ram that's specifically listed on the compatibility chart and see if that's the issue. Ironically, the 1x4 G.Skill I got with the MSI z87 has a sticker on the front stating that it is compatible with z97.
Edit (9/11/14):
Just received new ram that's listed under z97 Fatal1ty Killer's compatibility chart. Ran the computer with both sticks of 2x4 with both AHCI and IDE settings and got similar results. Swapped to different HDD and attempted both settings and came up with same results. Next step is going to be trying to install with Windows 8.1 legitimate copy I just purchased using student discount. If this doesn't work, I'll RMA my processor. If that fails also, I'll just RMA everything back and change to different parts as I can't seem to figure out what the problem is.