I am running into several problems, all of which are making me uncomfortable at the moment. I built a new computer for someone in my family and its not working as smoothly as I hoped. I mentioned previously that the computer was doing an odd boot-up sequence (http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2878567/odd-boot-fresh-x99-sabertooth.html), and now I have run into 2 Blue Screens of Death. While the boot-up problem can be easily recreated (but has yet to be explained), the BSOD's are more random, the first occurring after installing several programs such as Microsoft Office, Printer, etc., the next time while VPN/Network Drive Mapping. I have been suspecting it is the Motherboard, ever since the first bootup - Bios Crashed when I tried to change the clock, the Bios seemed to freeze/lockup/skip every 10 seconds as if it was refreshed, etc., but I would like to run a couple of benchmark tests to locate the problem.
I am looking for CPU, GPU, Memory Testing software, etc., since I want to rule out everything I can before I "confirm" its the Motherboard or some rogue driver corruption. I would trust people here on Tom's Hardware over the google searches which seem to supply dubious tests from sites I have never heard of.
Also, in the event of faulty hardware, who here has experience in dealing with RMA's (With Asus, Intel, Mushkin, EVGA)? As of now, I do not believe I can return any of the products to the stores I picked them up from due to packaging (all items may not be accounted for, lots of cardboard, packaging thrown out, etc.). All products were purchased via Amazon and Fry's. I could really use some help here since I am looking at 1300$ investment fizzing here...
For those who are curious, the BSOD's are reporting Driver Corrupted Exppool, which could be many things from what I have seen.
I am looking for CPU, GPU, Memory Testing software, etc., since I want to rule out everything I can before I "confirm" its the Motherboard or some rogue driver corruption. I would trust people here on Tom's Hardware over the google searches which seem to supply dubious tests from sites I have never heard of.
Also, in the event of faulty hardware, who here has experience in dealing with RMA's (With Asus, Intel, Mushkin, EVGA)? As of now, I do not believe I can return any of the products to the stores I picked them up from due to packaging (all items may not be accounted for, lots of cardboard, packaging thrown out, etc.). All products were purchased via Amazon and Fry's. I could really use some help here since I am looking at 1300$ investment fizzing here...
For those who are curious, the BSOD's are reporting Driver Corrupted Exppool, which could be many things from what I have seen.