Hello I'm having problems with my PC, it started like a month ago when the power went off and my PC was on, then the power came back but i didn't realize that so I disconnected my PC while it was booting and then the windows didn't start so I reformated it but after that randomly a BSOD appears (I only managed to see one that said ERROR CODE 0X0...07A) I read it could be the RAM Slot or the RAM Itself so I switched the RAM to another slot and the problem continues and also it freezes more often and 2 times when my Monitor was off it rebooted by itself, I don't know why. My logic tells me it's my RAM but I don't wanna buy another RAM for no reason. Any help pleeeeeeeaaaaassssseee.
I too think it's the RAM, but there's only a couple of ways to find out - a boot floppy/CD or a friends machine (put your RAM in it, take his and put it in yours to ID the problem).
Run Memtest86+ on the box overnight. If you have even one error, there's something wrong on the memory buss. That could either mean one of the sticks is bad, or there's another problem on the memory path, e.g. a bad capacitor on the mobo. Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool
Um, no, it's a live mini-Linux CD that will simply test your RAM for errors. RAM memory isn't the same as hard-disc storage memory.
I know the difference but I raed and article and it said that it replaces the OS and know I realize that it means to replace it while running, I'll test the memtest later and seee the results.
Yup, that's it! You basically just put in the CD and boot the PC to it. Memtest86+ will just run without you needing to interact with it. If you're in a rush, you can choose to run test #8 specifically, since it will typically show errors faster than any other test. If not, I'd recommend just letting it run through all the tests overnight. If it shows 0 errors and several passes by the next day, you know your RAM and memory buss are OK. Cool, let us know how it turns out.
So I finally ran the Memtest86+ and as it turns out it says no errors but just some time ago I let the PC on and left the house for 2 hoursand when I came back the PC was in the Windows users log in screen and when I logged in 5 Messages of Windows critical error poped up so I'm getting crazy here. Any help please.
What's the make and model of the PSU? If in doubt, take a clear photo of the PSU's sticker and post it here.
Well the ratings look OK. However, I can't see the make or model from that picture. Cheap PSUs tend to lie rather extravegantly about their capabilities. It's a lot like those $15 desktop speakers you find at outlet stores which claim to be 1000W; it's more like 5W in real life. Is that a generic PSU which came with the chassis, or is there a brand name on it?
Yeah, it's probably worthless then. I'd replace the PSU. Even if it's not the problem, you'll be avoiding a PSU failure in the near future. I like Seasonic, Enermax, PC Power & Cooling, Corsair, and some PSUs by Thermaltake or Antec.
Thanks for the advice but I'm a little short on money to spend on something that maybe the problem but I have a question According to the Error I get (0X0...07A) is it possible that it's a software problem?
It's possible, where Windows is concerned it's always possible, but I wouldn't put any money on it. If your PSU fails entirely, it could fry other components, like your motherboard, RAM, video card, etc. Then instead of replacing one part (that needs to be replaced in any case), you'll be replacing the whole rig. Think about it. Still, if you really think it's a Windows-specific issue, you could always boot a live Linux CD and use nothing but it for a day or so. If you still get a crash, you'll know for a fact it's not a software issue. If you want to try that, see the links in my sig.
Ok so got some extra money and bought a new PSU, I installed it and everything but my PC is still the same maybe worse if that's possible (Not because of the new PSU) this morning it froze while I was reading something on the Notepad. Any help please?
Run Memtest86+ overnight again, or at least do a full pass of test #8 if you're in a rush. The weak PSU could have conceivably damaged some hardware, and RAM tends to be the most sensitive to power fluctuations. Sniff around the motherboard for fried components, most notably bad capacitors. Try booting to a live Linux distro to see if you have any instability there; we still haven't ruled out a Windows problem. See links in my sig.
Did everything before didn't find any trouble except for the Linux but my PC can crash like 3 times a day or 1 a week so if it doesn't crash on Linux on one day it's not relaible that it isn't the Windows so I'm preparing to format my PC.
