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Kat:
If this is not in the right forum, i apologize, but i didn't know where to put it.
I think the RAM socket on my motherboard (or something else)is going to /dev/null/ hell, but i am trying to get some input from other people to get ideas on what may be wrong.
I posted a long post here( http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,4087584~root=hard~mode=flat )
I am so pissed off right now. My computer is only 8 months old and i have no warranty because i bought it off of Ebay(and lost the paperwork my computer came with, Go me   )
Anyhow, any ideas are appreciated since i am trying to avoid the computer shop if i can and i am out of ideas. My dad's big solution to the problem is reinstalling Windows.  :rolleyes:

rtgwbmsr:
What you are describing is definately not a software problem.

D/L Motherboard monitor and check your temps just to make sure. Get it from here: http://mbm.livewiredev.com/
You have to fidget with the settings a bit to get it to display the right temps. Based on the specs, it should be somewhere in the 100-120 range.

If the temps are OK, something may be wrong with your motherboard/bios (Anyone wanna back that up?). Not sure, but it sounds like it.

Post again when you check your temps

Kat:
I checked the temp in the BIOS earlier today and it said 100 degrees F. I can't boot into Windows or Linux right now because it freezes mid-boot into both. But, i appreciate you posting the link to the app, when i get my computer cooperating i will put it on.  

creedon:
You DID make a Linux rescue disk, didn't you?  If so, use it to get into your Linux install and D/L memtest86.  It takes quite a whie t run, but it'll test your memory (RAM) to a faretheewel; EVERY possible problem is addressed; if your RAM is bad, you'll know exactly why.  Link: http://www.teresaudioo.com/memtest86/

choasforages:
gcc is also a good memory tester

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