Computer doesn't start..?

DrewSG3

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I had a problem with my computer where it just died on me. It started up and would go to POST but beep 4 times and restart. I looked it up and read it could be a problem with the memory, so I reseated the 2 sticks and still nothing.. now it won't even POST at all. The computer starts then dies immediately..

CPU: Intel i5-something crap i dont even remember what processor i have
Radeon HD6980
Corsair TX650
2x8 Corsair Vengence
 

Ketchup

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Try a cmos reset. If that doesn't work, try one memory stick at a time.
 

DrewSG3

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Tried resetting ram.. now it's booting, but BSOD right as the windows load screen comes up
 

DrewSG3

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It wasn't the RAM.

Somehow in the BIOS, AHCI got set to IDE mode so my computer wouldn't boot at all.. very strange

I switched it back and everything is normal.. that is weird.. I didn't change anything.. How could have it changed by itself