Multiple BSOD Errors. (Probably due to RAM. I think.)

[wat do]

Hi. First of all, i'll declare that i'm not that proficient in computer systems, and second, i'm about to break down. My problem is this: I went and bought a PC, one suited for my want and needs as a student (games, various editing software, etc, etc,.) We bought the components, one Asrock Z170 Gaming K4 Motherboard, an Asus GTX970 Strix Direct CU II, 2 4GB Ripjaws V GSkill DDR4 RAMs, a Intel i5-6600k Skylake, a Kingston 120gb SSD and a 1TB Seagate HDD (Partitioned to 2 500gb drives), 1 Cooler Master Hyper 212x Heatsink, and a Corsair CX600 for my UPS, with a Tecware Alpha Mid Tower Gaming Case. We had it assembled and tested before leaving the shop. My problem is this. Everytime i play a 3d game, it just, BSODs. The consistent errors i see are the "SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION", "MEMORY_MANAGEMENT" ones, sometimes "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL". This happened when my OS was Windows 10. Now that i've downgraded to Windows 7, the same errors appear again. I've updated my GPU Drivers, Memtest says nothing is wrong,What do i do?

 

[Tradesman1]

Do you have the latest BIOS? The latest mobo drivers? What actual model of DRAM? What is the DRAM running at? (can find both with the free app CPU-Z, look in the SPD tab at part# - that's your model # - and look at the memory tab at Frequency - it will show half your data rate. Also do you have access to a different PSU - the CX line of PSUs is made with weak caps and are generally advertised at peak, i.e. your '600' only has 522 on the 12 volt rail.

 

[wat do]

Mr. Tradesman, Thank you so much. I updated the BIOS from 1.4 or .17 to 2.4 I think, and it never crashes anymore! Now I can use my PC for hours and not one interruption has occurred so far. Thank you so much for answering my question sir!

 

[Tradesman1]

Glad to hear all is well! Have fun 😉