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Old 06-02-2009, 08:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: New PC unstable

Update bios. Do fresh installation and partition the drive during installation- not by using the partition magic software.
After doing this, google for orthos and run blend test for 3-4 hours to rule out the possibility if there is any hardware issues. But run the tests AFTER the bios update. The instructions for bios update is given on the mobo's manual. After this, install HD tune and run error scan. If you see red blocks- your hard drive has bad sectors. You can run the test before fresh installation, but make do the test after fresh installation as instruction to be sure. Next time you post, let us know the psu as well.
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