Windows 7 Windows 7 unexpectidly crashes

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I have just builet and intel I 7 920 with 6 gigs of ddr3 and an ATI G Force 5850 DDR5 vidio card and 2 1 TB hard drives with a OCZ 400 watt powersuply in a thermotake black case. windows keeps crashing I was able to install linux on it no problems but when I tried to install windows 7 Ultamate 6bit it crashes all the time so it acts like its hardware but not hardware I have been unable to even get windows to install on this sestem it just keeps crashing. I thought mabie my windows disk was a bad disk immage I put one of my 1 TB drives in my AMD k4 sestem which I had also built and it installed no problem I read on another thread that someone else is haveing problems and it was because of there a bad connection to the PCIE on there powersuply mine however seem to be connected well. I havent tried barowing my Gforce 1 GB video card off my AMD sestem yet Dont realy like barowing parts of of one sestem for another if I dont have to any Ideas?

 

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It appears that you are facing issues with installing Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on your newly built Intel i7 920 system with 6GB of DDR3 RAM, an ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics card, 2 1TB hard drives, and an OCZ 400W power supply. Since you were able to install Linux without any problems, the issue seems to be specific to Windows installation. Here are some troubleshooting steps and suggestions to help you resolve the installation issues:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check System Requirements:
   • Ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements for Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.
   []Memory Test:
   • Run a memory test to check if your RAM is functioning correctly. You can use tools like Memtest86 to perform a thorough memory check.
   []Update BIOS:
   • Check if there are BIOS updates available for your motherboard. Updating the BIOS can sometimes resolve compatibility issues.
   []Check Hard Drives:
   • Ensure that your hard drives are in good condition. You can run disk checking tools like chkdsk to scan for any errors.
   []Power Supply:
   • While 400W should be sufficient for your setup, verify that the power supply is functioning correctly under load.
   []Graphics Card:
   • Test the installation using a different graphics card to rule out any issues with the ATI Radeon HD 5850.
   []PCIe Connection:
   • Double-check the PCIe connections to ensure they are secure and not causing any intermittent issues.
   []Installation Media:
   • Try using a different installation disk or create a new Windows 7 Ultimate installation USB using a reliable tool.
   []Disconnect Unnecessary Hardware:
   • Disconnect any unnecessary peripherals during the installation to isolate the issue.
   []Compatibility Mode:
   • When booting from the installation media, try selecting compatibility mode in the BIOS settings.
   []Driver Compatibility:
   • Ensure that all your hardware components have compatible drivers for Windows 7.

     Additional Recommendations:​

   • Driver Updates:
   • After installing Windows, make sure to update all drivers to their latest versions, especially chipset, graphics, and network drivers.
   • Windows Updates:
   • After installation, download and install all available Windows updates to patch any known issues.
   • Security Software:
   • Disable any third-party security software during installation as they might interfere with the process. If you continue to experience issues after attempting these steps, trying a different graphics card like the one from your AMD system for testing purposes can help in identifying if the graphics card is the culprit. Borrowing parts temporarily for troubleshooting purposes can aid in pinpointing the root cause of the problem. Feel free to try these suggestions and let me know if you need further assistance!