Sajin

XrayMan
 
Who suggested swapping CPU's anyway? Good job to whoever suggested it.     

I'll let the OP answer this one. 

I believe that would be technical wizard Sajin... 

Sajin
Any reason you're not using the aftermarket cpu cooler?

Good question...
I may have to install that one - but it weighs __815 grams__!

Oh, I just had a chat with Intel Customer Service.
 
They do not sell just the plastic lockdown clips (or whatever you call them)
You have to replace the entire cooler to get them.
Seems pretty silly to have to buy a $50 cooler to get a ten cent clip!
 
 

Sushihunter

Sajin
Any reason you're not using the aftermarket cpu cooler?

Good question...
I may have to install that one - but it weighs __815 grams__!

That is pretty lightweight.
 

Sushihunter
Seems pretty silly to have to buy a $50 cooler to get a ten cent clip!

I agree.

I guess my next step is to research what to replace this system with.
While I was at NCIX today, this is what the salesman suggested I look at:
 
110592 - Intel Core i5 6500 CPU LGA1151 - $264.99  - http://www.ncix.com/detail/intel-core-i5-6500-processor-6m-5e-110592.htm 
126208 - MSI Z170A Motherboard - $174.99  - http://www.ncix.com/detail/msi-z170a-sli-plus-atx-66-126208.htm 
111429 - G-Skill Ripjaws V Series F4-2400C15D-16GVR DDR4 - 16 GBs - $89.99  - http://www.ncix.com/detail/g-skill-ripjaws-v-series-f4-2400c15d-16gvr-10-111429.htm 
 
Any thoughts?
 

Sushihunter
I guess my next step is to research what to replace this system with.
While I was at NCIX today, this is what the salesman suggested I look at:
 
110592 - Intel Core i5 6500 CPU LGA1151 - $264.99
126208 - MSI Z170A Motherboard - $174.99
111429 - G-Skill Ripjaws V Series F4-2400C15D-16GVR DDR4 - 16 GBs - $89.99
 
Any thoughts?
 

Good suggestions. What are you going to use the system for?

Sajin
Good suggestions. What are you going to use the system for?

My main use is web surfing, but I also do a lot of photography and video work. Nothing fancy, mainly hobby. Lots of fishing videos
I have been using Adobe Premiere Elements, but my copy is hiding in a box somewhere since the last move.
Also use Photoshop a lot.
 

Sushihunter

Sajin
Good suggestions. What are you going to use the system for?

My main use is web surfing, but I also do a lot of photography and video work. Nothing fancy, mainly hobby. Lots of fishing videos
I have been using Adobe Premiere Elements, but my copy is hiding in a box somewhere since the last move.
Also use Photoshop a lot.
 

The suggested parts would be great upgrade for you.

Well, CRAP!
Just had to do a reset after the computer locked up on me
 
http://sabercathost.com/Bsv/081016-58968-01.dmp
 
Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
  OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
  Locale ID: 4105
　
Additional information about the problem:
  BCCode: 124
  BCP1: 00000000
  BCP2: 8D5D28FC
  BCP3: 00000000
  BCP4: 00000000
  OS Version: 6_1_7601
  Service Pack: 1_0
  Product: 256_1
　
Files that help describe the problem:
  C:\Windows\Minidump\081016-58968-01.dmp
  C:\Users\Jim\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-446693-0.sysdata.xml
 
 
 

Not good. Only things left to try would be to reset the bios to default settings. Starting to look like the motherboard is the issue after all.