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I posted on this forum not to long ago and received a lot of help, so I figured that I would try again.

I received some new RAM for my computer today, and naturally I installed it (Yes, correctly before you start nitpicking I have looked at every guide in the world of how to do this while trying to troubleshoot my issue). The RAM is seated correctly, and I am not even completely sure that it is the RAM's problem. All I know is that after I added the new RAM to my machine, when I start my computer I cannot make it past the Windows logo without the computer Restarting and continuing in a loop.

The strange thing that throws me off is that if I let the computer loop for around 10-15 minutes, it will actually boot past the windows logo and startup flawlessly. It will suggest a Disk Check, complete the Disk Check with no errors, Reboot, and continue into the Desktop.

I am actually writing this post on the same computer.

My computer specs are as follows:

GPU: Diamond Radeon HD 7970

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 @ 3.2 GHz (Overclocked to 4.3 GHz)

HDD: ST3160815AS ATA Device (Seagate 160 GB HDD)

RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3-1333 (PC3 10600) 2x4GB Chips

The entire machine is compatible, I made sure when I custom built it to check compatibility on everything. I ran a Mem-test when I was able to boot up one of the times, and it passed with no errors. I did a startup repair, and again no errors.

Any help would be appreciated!!!

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Try resetting the BIOS to default settings and boot. That might help.

I already tried this, It solved nothing for me unfortunately....i wish my issues were that easy

Cmos reset?

I assume this is like resetting to default settings. Which I have done multiple times. I could roll back my bios....but the Bios is working properly. Everytime it resets it is directly after the Windows Logo. As I have stated, after a while it gets past it. Maybe a faulty HDD?

But then that doesn't make sense because installing the old ram resolves this issue....

I ran another MemTest.....still no errors.

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I assume this is like resetting to default settings. Which I have done multiple times. I could roll back my bios....but the Bios is working properly. Everytime it resets it is directly after the Windows Logo. As I have stated, after a while it gets past it. Maybe a faulty HDD?

 

But then that doesn't make sense because installing the old ram resolves this issue....

 

I ran another MemTest.....still no errors.

cmos reset means that you take out the battery in your motherboard, then replacing it a minute or so after. 

 

some motherboards have a switch they can flip like my asus z97-pro, but your mileage may vary.

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I posted on this forum not to long ago and received a lot of help, so I figured that I would try again. 

 

I received some new RAM for my computer today, and naturally I installed it (Yes, correctly before you start nitpicking I have looked at every guide in the world of how to do this while trying to troubleshoot my issue). The RAM is seated correctly, and I am not even completely sure that it is the RAM's problem. All I know is that after I added the new RAM to my machine, when I start my computer I cannot make it past the Windows logo without the computer Restarting and continuing in a loop.

 

The strange thing that throws me off is that if I let the computer loop for around 10-15 minutes, it will actually boot past the windows logo and startup flawlessly. It will suggest a Disk Check, complete the Disk Check with no errors, Reboot, and continue into the Desktop.

 

I am actually writing this post on the same computer.

 

My computer specs are as follows:

 

GPU: Diamond Radeon HD 7970

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 @ 3.2 GHz  (Overclocked to 4.3 GHz)

HDD: ST3160815AS ATA Device (Seagate 160 GB HDD) 

RAM: Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3-1333 (PC3 10600)  2x4GB Chips

 

The entire machine is compatible, I made sure when I custom built it to check compatibility on everything. I ran a Mem-test when I was able to boot up one of the times, and it passed with no errors. I did a startup repair, and again no errors. 

 

Any help would be appreciated!!!

 

(Attaching dxdiag if I can)

happened to me and i just reinstalled the windows, but i got a hard drive that gets corrupted alot 

Specs: AMD FX 6300 @ 4ghz, Asus R9 270 OC, 8gb Corsair xms3, Cooler Master GX 550w PSU, WD 500 blue, Gigabyte  GA-970A-DS3

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happened to me and i just reinstalled the windows, but i got a hard drive that gets corrupted alot

I may go buy a new HDD, reinstall windows, and see if it fixes the issue. However, I dont see why when I use my Old RAM the windows boots up perfectly............

cmos reset means that you take out the battery in your motherboard, then replacing it a minute or so after.

some motherboards have a switch they can flip like my asus z97-pro, but your mileage may vary.

Tried this, didnt help me any :/

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I may go buy a new HDD, reinstall windows, and see if it fixes the issue. However, I dont see why when I use my Old RAM the windows boots up perfectly............

Tried this, didnt help me any :/

why buy a new HDD?. Just reinstall on this one or use another one. Also to me it happened because i used ram of different frequencies and voltages etc 

Specs: AMD FX 6300 @ 4ghz, Asus R9 270 OC, 8gb Corsair xms3, Cooler Master GX 550w PSU, WD 500 blue, Gigabyte  GA-970A-DS3

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why buy a new HDD?. Just reinstall on this one or use another one. Also to me it happened because i used ram of different frequencies and voltages etc 

I need a bigger one anyhow, and I kind of want to go SDD. 

 

Regardless I still want to find the actual cause of this issue.

 

I reinstalled Windows after being frustrated and seeing that it was the only way to make sure that the files weren't corrupted. The boot cycle still happens.

 

It may be a fluke, but it only cycled 3 times this time around before starting up. Also, if i "Restart" my machine instead of "Shutdown" the boot cycle will not occur.

 

When I completely Shutdown the machine, the boot cycle again occurs. Any more suggestions? 

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I need a bigger one anyhow, and I kind of want to go SDD. 

 

Regardless I still want to find the actual cause of this issue.

 

I reinstalled Windows after being frustrated and seeing that it was the only way to make sure that the files weren't corrupted. The boot cycle still happens.

 

It may be a fluke, but it only cycled 3 times this time around before starting up. Also, if i "Restart" my machine instead of "Shutdown" the boot cycle will not occur.

 

When I completely Shutdown the machine, the boot cycle again occurs. Any more suggestions? 

ok, i the only other problem may be overclocking happens to me quite often if i overvolt my cpu to like 1.5 or 1.6V on intel , if you have not overclocked try puling the ram out and moving it into other slots. If it still isnt working its probably the motherboard, since its is $50 it is not really made to overclock. 

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I appreciate your help, however it is not the motherboard. If the issue was the MoBo it would not work with other RAM. If you don't have a clue, you can ask questions that are answerable for diagnostics. Otherwise don't draw conclusions. Thanks!

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If you this error started to occur after replacing the RAM...I don't see how the HDD is involved in any way.

 

How long did you run MemTest for?

You need to run MemTest for a while -- not just one quick pass or a few minutes. It should be several passes / few hours to effectively, and thoroughly, check the RAM module for errors.

 

Run each individual stick of RAM for a while, and see if the occur reappears.

If the error pops up when on one of the two RAM stock are installed, then one of the RAM modules are defective (i.e. one of the memory chips are defective or damaged).

If that's the situation, you'll need to get a replacement kit or start an RMA with  he retailer / manufacturer.

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either theres a reset cmos button or two pins that you connect or you take out the battery put it in upside down and put it back in normaly

Thats that. If you need to get in touch chances are you can find someone that knows me that can get in touch.

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If you this error started to occur after replacing the RAM...I don't see how the HDD is involved in any way.

 

How long did you run MemTest for?

You need to run MemTest for a while -- not just one quick pass or a few minutes. It should be several passes / few hours to effectively, and thoroughly, check the RAM module for errors.

 

Run each individual stick of RAM for a while, and see if the occur reappears.

If the error pops up when on one of the two RAM stock are installed, then one of the RAM modules are defective (i.e. one of the memory chips are defective or damaged).

If that's the situation, you'll need to get a replacement kit or start an RMA with  he retailer / manufacturer.

I ran the memtest for 4 hours with both. No errors.  4 hours with 1st stick. No errors. 4 hours with 2nd stick. No errors. 12 hours of testing. No errors.

 

I am pretty sure the problem isnt the RAM anymore....and thus I am entirely confused on what the issue is

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