RAM did not fix -Reinstalled Windows 10, still corrupted

[Lynx]

This is what it looks like

https://i.imgur.com/A3F0BUU.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/4NuzmLD.jpeg


UPDATE:

Got a new 8gb module. Put it un the slot, ran my system -> same errors

Ran memtest -> found 10k erros

What now?

7700k
RTX 3070 / GTX 1080 - Both tested
16GB RAM 3200mhz, CL14 dual channel

650W PSU Seasonic Prime Titanium

M2 Nvme p3 plus 4700MB, the only drive connected.

Screen and graphics are artifacting

Edge and most other applications start and crash or freeze almost immediately.

Pc is connected through wifi, which works on my phone btw.

However windows update downloads all fail.

I updated the bios to the newest version available.

I reimaged the stick im using with fresh win10 iso from microsoft site with the help of rufus.

Set bios to win10 support and uefi.

Stick is partitioned to GPT.

Windows got installed to different SSDs, I've done about 5 total formats and reinstalls already, always the same problem.

I tested two GPUs, 1080 and 3070.

One nvme and one sata ssd.

I switched my RAM sticks in their slots around and tried with only one stick. And tried both as a single stick a time.

Same result.

CPU temps seem normal in BIOS.

Is my board or RAM faulty?

I've tried everything, a random guy (Wynters) tried for 3 hours to help to no avail.

I am at the end, don't know what to do, I think this pc is done.

Please, I am sorry to bother but help me, please.

[emoticorpse]

Postat inițial de Lynx:

Postat inițial de emoticorpse:

I can't tell if you tried to disable igpu or not. Not sure if I missed it, and if I did my bad. But, if you aren't being clear on what you have tried and haven't and kind of just ignoring people or not trying something suggested and not doing it or letting anyone know anything then you might not get the help you want.

I responded to almost everybody snd tried most things suggested?

I was in safemode, I updated bios, i set bios to uefi and I try to follow the instructions but if you check my most recent pics I posted here you will see just about all windows services dont work. I just hope anybody knows what could be the culprit, not trying to be ignorant here just desperate since I need my pc and I tried just about anything now... :^(

Well, did you try disabling igpu? did you ever do memtest? those are the only two things I can really think of.

If those don't help figure something out, I'd say it's a piece of hardware that really went bad like mobo or cpu or possibly even psu. Possibly, something to do with cable.

What were those settings? I doubt disabling igpu would lead to your dedicated gpu's going out. That doesn't make sense. Can you post a picture of that? It's worth looking into.

[Lynx]

I will try memtest next, let me report back. I tried disabling igpu, see my edit please.

How can I test if my psu fails? Its a very decent psu I believe.

[emoticorpse]

Postat inițial de Lynx:

I will try memtest next, let me report back. I tried disabling igpu, see my edit please.

How can I test if my psu fails? Its a very decent psu I believe.

You're saying you disabled your igpu but the explanation on that says you really don't know what you did and kind of just winged it and are calling that an actual disabling of the igpu.

That's being unclear and what I'm talking about. I'm trying to stick around for just a little longer because I think you really are trying.

PSU, there isn't much you can do except trade it out for another.

[plat]

I also posted at the very end of page 2. Sorry if you weren't interested in testing the cpu. I still suggest going to a reputable shop around you and seeing if one has a working i7 7700 or K to temporarily substitute. Or taking the whole thing there and letting them work on it.

Good luck.

[Lynx]

Postat inițial de emoticorpse:

Postat inițial de Lynx:

I will try memtest next, let me report back. I tried disabling igpu, see my edit please.

How can I test if my psu fails? Its a very decent psu I believe.

You're saying you disabled your igpu but the explanation on that says you really don't know what you did and kind of just winged it and are calling that an actual disabling of the igpu.

That's being unclear and what I'm talking about. I'm trying to stick around for just a little longer because I think you really are trying.

PSU, there isn't much you can do except trade it out for another.

Okay, my bad. I checked bios again and I only have one setting called initiate graphic adapter and rhe options are PEG and IGD.

It is set to PEG and IGD Multi Monitor is disabled.

As far as I know this means igpu is disabled too?

I cant see other options unless you please could help me finding them?

[Lynx]

Postat inițial de plat:

I wonder if it's the cpu. If you are able to run a third party program, I would suggest the Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool. Because seriously, how can a system be so trashed after repeated Windows installations?

Are you able to run this via download from a browser besides Edge?

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/15951/intel-processor-diagnostic-tool.html

This is not a guarantee there's not a problem if it "passes." But if it fails, I'd say: there is a good chunk of the issue. In times like these, it's more of a fact finding mission because the cause could be literally anything, and maybe more than one, right?

But I agree, it's sorta leaning toward hardware now unless there's some kind of miraculous, white knight revelation.

If no go, is there a reputable computer shop in your area? I know shops around here have heaps of parts and maybe one would have a working i7 7700 or 7700 K you can try in lieu of yours.

Sorry didnt see this on my phone. Somehow missed it.

I will try to get this running, and no I dont have the repair shop option, I would buy a 5800x3d, new board and ram and be done with it. Upgrade is overdue anyways.

Thank you so much for taking the time. Will let you know how the test went.

[Lynx]

I might also mention that i sometimes had small screws fall on my board from my nvme installation for instance since. Could that have shortcircd my board snd have it still working as much as it does?

[emoticorpse]

Postat inițial de Lynx:

Postat inițial de emoticorpse:

You're saying you disabled your igpu but the explanation on that says you really don't know what you did and kind of just winged it and are calling that an actual disabling of the igpu.

That's being unclear and what I'm talking about. I'm trying to stick around for just a little longer because I think you really are trying.

PSU, there isn't much you can do except trade it out for another.

Okay, my bad. I checked bios again and I only have one setting called initiate graphic adapter and rhe options are PEG and IGD.

I cant see other options unless you please couls help me finding them?

That is why I asked for a picture. I'm not sure how your bios looks. I'm trying to find out how it looks from Google.

[Lynx]

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Postat inițial de Lynx:

Okay, my bad. I checked bios again and I only have one setting called initiate graphic adapter and rhe options are PEG and IGD.

I cant see other options unless you please couls help me finding them?

That is why I asked for a picture. I'm not sure how your bios looks. I'm trying to find out how it looks from Google.

Sorry, you are right. Here are pics

https://i.imgur.com/0XjPxNi.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/Bl3VOdH.jpeg

Edit3: https://i.imgur.com/iuVZlW7.jpeg

Let me know if you need to see other menus


It is click bios 5 from msi

Board is msi gaming pro carbon z270 chip

[Lynx]

I checked bios again and I only have one setting called initiate graphic adapter and rhe options are PEG and IGD.

It is set to PEG and IGD Multi Monitor is disabled.

As far as I know this means igpu is disabled too?

Reposted from my edit since it was likely missed

[emoticorpse]

Postat inițial de Lynx:

Postat inițial de emoticorpse:

That is why I asked for a picture. I'm not sure how your bios looks. I'm trying to find out how it looks from Google.

Sorry, you are right. Here are pics

https://i.imgur.com/0XjPxNi.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/Bl3VOdH.jpeg

I'm doing some research and I have the impression that setting the "multi-monitor" option to disabled is what actually disables the igpu. Doesn't sound intuitive, but that's what I get from online searches.

I would try that and see if it in fact disabled your igpu. Worst comes to worst do a cmos/bios reset again.

[emoticorpse]

Postat inițial de Lynx:

I checked bios again and I only have one setting called initiate graphic adapter and rhe options are PEG and IGD.

It is set to PEG and IGD Multi Monitor is disabled.

As far as I know this means igpu is disabled too?

Reposted from my edit since it was likely missed

So if the multi-monitor is disabled, then looks like the igpu is in fact disabled. So, we're clear on that. I'm assuming you still noticed the problems?

If so are you going to do the memtest now?

[Lynx]

Postat inițial de emoticorpse:

Postat inițial de Lynx:

Sorry, you are right. Here are pics

https://i.imgur.com/0XjPxNi.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/Bl3VOdH.jpeg

I'm doing some research and I have the impression that setting the "multi-monitor" option to disabled is what actually disables the igpu. Doesn't sound intuitive, but that's what I get from online searches.

I would try that and see if it in fact disabled your igpu. Worst comes to worst do a cmos/bios reset again.

See my edit, I already disabled it :) was disabled anyways

[Lynx]

Will do memtest now and then report back, thanks for your effort snd time so far, hate to be a nuissance

[emoticorpse]

Postat inițial de Lynx:

Will do memtest now and then report back, thanks for your effort snd time so far, hate to be a nuissance

Not too bad as long as people are clear plus at least you got most things out of the way. I think it's safe to rule out software, but I would try and make a bootable Linux thumb drive or something and boot that up to make sure the problem isn't just Windows somehow.