Need a new motherboard

[gogetta]

Built a new system about a month ago and I've been troubleshooting a system lock-up issue from day 1. Re-installed the OS on both my SSD and HDD, replaced RAM, etc. and nothing has worked. Some of the sporadic behavior of late has led me to believe it is possibly a motherboard issue.

The current mobo is an MSI P67 G-45 - I do not want another MSI.

Trying to stay in the $100-$125 range.

i5 2500 (1155)
gtx 560 ti
16 GB DDR3 1600 RAM
60GB OCZ SSD
600GB WD HDD

Thanks guys

 

[itzdanielp]

I could go out and link some of the boards I think are good....

but it would probably be easier if you went to Newegg.com and under computer components chose

Motherboards
Intel
Socket LGA-1155

And then go down the list and see what is in your budget. Also, read the reviews on there from people who actually have the items, the reviews there are a really good tool.

Then, if you can't make a decision between a couple of boards, post back here with a specific question.

 

[gogetta]

Yeah, I've done that w/ Newegg and I could make a decision on my own if I needed to. This is just an attempt at some positive recommendations in relation to brands and features.

 

[itzdanielp]

Asus and Gigabyte are going to be the best and most reliable brands out there.

I try to stay away from ASRock and MSI

 

[jaquith]

A very common problem is if you use AHCI in the BIOS but Windows is set for IDE. This can do what you described above.

BIOS = AHCI = 0 = Start in Windows; see -> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922976
Verify Start = 0 in the Registry -> http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/Jaquith/AHCI_Start_0.jpg

IF the Start = 3 = IDE and BIOS = AHCI then you know you have a problem.

IF this is the case the make the changes above and run SFC -> http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/Jaquith/Scan-Drives-Windows-7.jpg

 

[gogetta]

A very common problem is if you use AHCI in the BIOS but Windows is set for IDE. This can do what you described above.

BIOS = AHCI = 0 = Start in Windows; see -> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922976
Verify Start = 0 in the Registry -> http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/Jaquith/AHCI_Start_0.jpg

IF the Start = 3 = IDE and BIOS = AHCI then you know you have a problem.

IF this is the case the make the changes above and run SFC -> http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/Jaquith/Scan-Drives-Windows-7.jpg

Wow, very good stuff right there. When I say system lockups, I'm not referring to complete freeze ups that require rebooting. It is more of like a flash lock up type situation. I have to press ctrl+alt+del and cancel to "refresh" if you will. I will try this today, thanks for the input!

 

[gogetta]

However, I have not received the error mentioned in the Microsoft support explanation.. so my issue might not be related.

 

[jaquith]

Look at the Registry values and the image I posted, ignore the other stuff just the Start values. The error listed on Microsoft's site is one of many for this problem not to mention the symptoms.

It's really worth the look...

 

[gogetta]

From what I can tell, you were right on.. seems to be fixed. Can't thank you enough! I've been troubleshooting this for a month

 

[jaquith]

Cool!

 

[dalmvern]

If you decide you still need a new mobo I would probably suggest this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128502

 

[gogetta]

I spoke to soon, problem is back....... Sigh....

Any ideas?