Re: Is it the motherboard, ram, or CPU?

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On Mar 11, 12:42 pm, smlunatick <yves...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Mar 11, 2:28 pm, Stockmoose16 <Stockmoos...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi,

I've been having an issue with my computer randomly freezing, then
quickly showing the BSOD before restarting. I ran MemTest86+ and both
sticks of my ram (tested individually) came up bad. I borrowed a
friend's computer and ran the same MemTest86+, and both sticks came up
good. So now I have a predicament. The problem must be either the
CPU or the motherboard, but I have no idea how to figure out which
piece of hardware needs fixing. Any advice?

It is more likely the motherboard that is defective. CPUs are used to
do the '"calculations" needed for the applications to run.

How do I know the CPU isn't overheating regularly, or that a prong
isn't broken, or that arctic ice didn't drip onto it?
.

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