Random BSOD - ntoskrnl.exe. IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

Hello all. I have been getting these random BSODs related to ntoskrnl. I have passed Windows Memory Diagnostic and Memtest. I can't seem to see a pattern for triggering the BSODs. I have done a full reset of Windows. I have used BlueScreenViewer to Google threads related to each crash, hoping I would see some advice. I haven't found anything that gives me direction. I am hoping someone can look at my minidumps and give me some advice

I have uploaded the system information and the last few minidumps.

Thanks!

Hello redcloud111

Thanks for posting on TenForums

I would begin by upgrading your motherboard BIOS. There have been several improvements since the version you have installed and it would be worth checking to see if this makes a difference. If this does not work you will need to look into memory corruption as the next most likely cause.

Thanks. The computer is only a month old. I assumed they had installed the latest bios. I see that the latest one says:

- Support the latest 9th generation CPU

Should I choose this or the prior one? I don't have a 9th generation CPU.

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Thanks!

Go for the most recent - it may have other improvements that they don't document.

Thanks. Just flashed. I am now reapplying my overclock settings. Hopefully all will be well. If that does it, I really should kick myself. Thanks!

Be wary of overclocking! That is one guaranteed way of encouraging BSOD events. Let it run at normal default settings first and then try overclocking if you must.

Good idea. I am not pushing the overclocking at all, though. I have an 8700k I run at 4.8 and I keep my DRAM below its capabilities. I also am not pushing the 1080ti to its limits. So, heat never seems to be an issue. If those numbers are causing windows to crash, then I would be very confused.

The 8700k recommended maximum turbo frequency is 4.7Ghz so I would stick to that if I were you. The recommended memory for that CPU is DDR4-2666, even though the motherboard will cope with higher speed RAM the CPU integrates best at 2666MHz

4.7? So, you think if I continue with the BSODs I should drop it to this? That won't be a problem. I am not super clear on how to achieve 2666mhz for the RAM, though, if that is optimal. I can't remember the exact settings in the BIOS I set for the RAM, but CPU-Z is saying the DRAM frequency is 1799mhz. I also see the NB frequency is just under 4400mhz. Should I lower these settings in the BIOS? The guys who set this up for me suggested these settings.

My advice is always to change a little at a time so try the new BIOS first and I usually advise reset to optimised default settings when you do this. Then explore the other changes for overclocking one at a time. When making changes make photos of all the BIOS screens so you can always go back to what you had before.