I finally have a follow up to this problem. After all this time, I ended up trying a new CPU, RAM, HDD, PSU, SATA Cables, and I even had ASUS send me a replacement motherboard. I even tried a new case. That covers everything and wouldn't you know it, it still was having this problem. I finally gave up and took it to a shop and they encountered the problem I was having and tried a new motherboard....the problem stops. Which means...f'in ASUS sent me a bad replacement board....ugh. I just sad f it, just bought a new board so I can get the damn computer back. LOL






