BSOD when installing windows

[ELLISRKE]

I just finished building my new pc and when I am installing windows I get a blue screen with the error IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL.

 

does anybody know the cause of this?

 

system specs

i5 8600k

gtx 1070

kingston hyper x fury 16gb 2133

[NelizMastr]

Which version of Windows? How are you installing it (DVD/USB)? Anything overclocked yet?

[ELLISRKE]

2 minutes ago, NelizMastr said:

Which version of Windows? How are you installing it (DVD/USB)? Anything overclocked yet?

I’m installing windows 10 off a USB I can certify works fine.. and no overclocking yet

[KianFitz]

Could be worth reseating the RAM, just incase? - Did you use the manual to check you put it in the right slots?

 

[ELLISRKE]

Yeah I looked in the manual. Also my radiator kinda sits in the way so it’s hard to get the the dimms without taking it out.... I tried pushing them down a little more though and they seem solid

[teddygala]

Do this first https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/354634-bsod-posting-instructions-please-read/

[ELLISRKE]

4 minutes ago, teddygala said:

Do this first https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/354634-bsod-posting-instructions-please-read/

Don’t have time to do it rn, but if you have any ideas hmu 

[Sfekke]

This specific BSOD can have quite a few ways to creep up.

I got this when I ran a faulty DIMM.

From what I know you can try :

Running the RAM in different slots.

Trying any & all combinations of RAM placement (Slot 1 + DIMM1 - Slot 3 + DIMM2 - ETC)

If that doesn't help.
Try removing all storage devices except the main boot drive, just unplug the SATA cables (if possible on the motherboard)

Still not working? Remove the boot drive and plug in another one, just a spare test drive if you have it.

 

If this helps somewhat that'd make me happy!

Good luck mate!