Hi everyone,
I’m hitting a brick wall with a problem I just can't seem to solve. I built my first PC back in July (thankfully), and for about two months, everything worked like a charm.
Then, I got my first BSOD. I figured it was just a one-off glitch, and indeed, it didn't happen again for about two weeks. But after that grace period, I started getting an avalanche of different Blue Screens.
Below is a summary of the analysis I did (I used AI to help analyze the Dump Files since manual debugging is a pain, but I tried to verify the findings):
*** CRITICAL BSOD ERRORS - ANALYSIS SUMMARY ***
1. CRITICAL KERNEL CORRUPTION (Recurring)
Code: 0x139 (KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE)
Cause: CORRUPT_LIST_ENTRY
Context: Occurred in dxgmms2.sys (Graphics) and LeagueClient.exe.
Conclusion: Key evidence of memory structure corruption by a low-level driver.
2. MEMORY MANAGEMENT
Code: 0x1A (MEMORY_MANAGEMENT)
Cause: Corrupt PTE.
Context: iCUE.exe.
Conclusion: Direct confirmation that Corsair software was messing with memory management.
3. SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION
Code: 0x3B (SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION)
Cause: Access Violation (0xC0000005)
Context: Occurred in RtkAudUService.exe (Realtek), MoUsoCoreWorker.exe (Windows Update).
Conclusion: Proof that memory corruption was affecting unrelated system processes.
4. IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL
Code: 0x0A
Cause: Driver memory access error.
Conclusion: Classic error caused by an unstable driver or hardware.
TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS TAKEN
The error logs pointed to memory controller (IMC) or Motherboard instability, initially triggered by aggressive drivers (Vanguard, Corsair). The "safest" bet was a clean install to rule out software.
Here is what I have tried so far:
Memtest86+: Ran for several hours, zero errors.
Windows Diagnostic Tool: Several hours, zero errors.
OCCT: Ran every possible stress test on every component, zero errors.
Clean Windows 11 Pro Install: Deleted all partitions during install to ensure a fresh start. (Installed via USB).
DDU: Used DDU and AMD Cleanup Utility to wipe drivers.
Chipset: Updated to the latest version.
Temps/Voltages: Checked via HWInfo, everything looks normal.
EXPO: Disabled (Running JEDEC 4800MHz).
Power Cycling: Discharged capacitors (unplugged PSU, held power button for 20s until I heard the PSU click).
Drivers: Manually updated every driver in Device Manager.
RAM Config: Tested every possible RAM configuration (single stick, different slots).
BIOS: Tested on two versions (Latest Stable and Latest Beta directly from MSI).
Current Situation:
The BSOD logs above mentioned iCUE, but that was before the format. On the current clean Windows installation, I only have Opera and League of Legends installed, yet the instability persists.
So, my question is: What the actual f* is going on? How do I fix this?
One specific symptom:
The system boots up normally, but it struggles to Restart after even minimal load. The screen goes black, mouse and keyboard lose power, but the fans keep spinning at high RPM. Crucially, the Yellow LED on the motherboard lights up (which, according to the MSI Ez Debug manual, indicates a RAM problem).
Any ideas?
Specs:
MOBO: MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi
GPU: Radeon 9060XT 16GB
RAM: Patriot Viper 6000MHz (2x16GB)
CPU: Ryzen 5 7500F (3.7GHz)
PSU: Cooler Master MWE Bronze V2 750W