Have a look here. A revised motherboard appears to compatible with this vendor's RAM. This may suggest that the original board was not functionally compatible as first introduced?:


MSI 890FXA-GD70

G.SKILL-Products



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Hi,

Do you remember making any recent changes to the computer prior to this issue?

I would suggest you to follow the steps in the link and check if the issue persists:

Resolving stop (blue screen) errors in Windows 7

Also check event viewer for error follow the steps in the link:

What information appears in event logs (Event Viewer)?

@ pctech33, the BSOD started the day (pretty much within hours) of installing the new RAM. The pc would work with one stick installed (not either one, it had to be a specific one) I got my old RAM back and have been using that for the last week or so since I sent off the old RAM to for testing with the manufacturer. I got an e-mail from pccasegear today saying that they are sending a replacement so I assume that means there was an error in the RAM. Glad it wasn't my error. I will wait until I get the RAM and let you all know what happens.
I have been thinking about selling the new RAM and getting some with a fasted speed, although now I am a little concerned about compatibility. What specific factors should I check to ensure that the RAM is compatible with my system. In regards to latency, is a higher or lower number better? I'm currently using 2x2GB DDR3 1333mhz 8-8-8-22 @609mhz (according to everest) would I much much improvement if I used something like 2x4GB DDR3 1600MHz 9-9-9-24.
Thanks again to you all for all your help, its very much appreciated.
Dan

I got the replacement RAM today, I think I'm just going to sell it and buy some with a faster speed. If some one could give some advice to my last question

What specific factors should I check to ensure that the RAM is compatible with my system. In regards to latency, is a higher or lower number better? I'm currently using 2x2GB DDR3 1333mhz 8-8-8-22 @609mhz (according to everest) would I much much improvement if I used something like 2x4GB DDR3 1600MHz 9-9-9-24.

It would be very much appreciated.
Thanks.

According to my MOBO specs, it can handle RAM with speeds of 1600Mhz Overclocked, does that mean that I could buy some that is already clocked at 1600? or wouldn't that work?
Thanks