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Question

Pc related problem

Apr 5, 2019 6:21AM PDT

I format my PC 3 times a day but bsod comes and windows not running
What is problem and solution?
Pic specs
i3 3220 3rd gen 3.4 GHz
6gb ddr 3 ram (2+4)
ASRock h61m-vs3 mother board
Windows 10
Wd blue 500 gb
2gb nvdia 650 gpu
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Answer
Not much to go on but
Apr 5, 2019 7:42AM PDT

your RAM should be considered a suspect. You should populate each paired slot with identical RAM modules only using such as has been verified by the MB manufacturer. As an alternative, plug in your MB at the Crucial memory site for a matched pair. They're good at this.

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Re: problem
Apr 5, 2019 7:44AM PDT

A BSOD can only come if Windows runs.

- What BSOD (error code, description and model please)?
- What is the history of this PC?
- What happens if you boot to a Linux disc or stick (free to make)?
- What happens if you remove the video card and boot. The integrated video should take over.
- What happens if you use 1 stick in stead of 2 (try both)?
- What does memtest86 (free download) say of the RAM?

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PC history
Apr 6, 2019 6:42AM PDT

Bsod
Stop code =inaccessable boot device
Pc-5 year old

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Re: inaccessible boot device
Apr 6, 2019 6:52AM PDT
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Install successful but---->
Apr 9, 2019 3:52AM PDT

I install two times by USB pendrve and one time by DVDa
And install successful and os runs like butter
But After 2 or 3 boot o.s crash and inaccessible boot device error come in every boot

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I send memtest86 report later
Apr 6, 2019 6:50AM PDT

Because right now I am out of town