computer won't boot: physical memory dump/debug post

[LiquidImpulse]

No idea what happened, i just came back from the gym and found that one of my programs were frozen"steam", i tried clicking it, and then my computer restarted. Motherboard didn't "beep" like it usually does when starting up, went to POST, wouldnt go past it automatically, had to press f1. started up windows but before it could go load, BSOD(physical memory dump) couldnt even catch the error code and it restarted. Tried booting in safe mode, didnt work. Tried resetting CMOS battery/CMOS jumper. didnt work. Nothing is overclocked and i tried both standard and optimized settings. I'm beginning to think it might be a hardware problem.

Any1 know what steps i should take next in terms of troubleshooting?

P.S. debug post on motherboard is showing up random numbers and letters, no idea wtf they mean

 

[mpilchfamily]

Try running memtest to see if the RAM has gawn bad or not. If that checks out you may want to try a repair install of windows since there may be some curruption on the HDD.

 

[LiquidImpulse]

ran memtest on ram, passed through 7-8 runs. tried booting it up on each individual ram, still didnt work. I've tried resorting to repairing the install of windows, but the repair option isnt there. Ending up reinstalling windows, however while doing the ntfs format, it froze at 38%. I'm assuming this is the sign that the hard drive is the culprit?

 

[ch33zw1z]

Originally posted by: LiquidImpulse
ran memtest on ram, passed through 7-8 runs. tried booting it up on each individual ram, still didnt work. I've tried resorting to repairing the install of windows, but the repair option isnt there. Ending up reinstalling windows, however while doing the ntfs format, it froze at 38%. I'm assuming this is the sign that the hard drive is the culprit?

You got it, you can always run the hard drive manufacturer diags just to be sure.