Clean install of Windows 8 gives freeze screen

[kiddingguy]

I have just installed Windows 8 Pro clean and when opening IE on the desktop it freezes. I have not installed anything yet. Only a reboot will make me continue for some time...

What can be the case here? Defect hardware, and if so... which part?

[+Warwagon MVC]

Hard Drive or Ram are the regular suspects. Freezing is usually hard drives as RAM usually (but not always) gives a BSOD.

[kiddingguy]

Is there an easy way to check this?

[xendrome]

memtest86+ to check the ram, and CrystalDiskInfo to check the HDD SMART status.

[mduren2445]

silly question...you said you installed clean...did you update your drivers or are you still on the default drivers win 8 found?

[+Warwagon MVC]

memtest86+ to check the ram, and CrystalDiskInfo to check the HDD SMART status.

The HDD smart status can still show all systems go even if there is a bad sector(s)

[kiddingguy]

Looks like "issue" is solved for now... updated with drivers where possible from Asus etc plus I used compressors air to remove possible dust from memory sticks...

Keep y'all updated. Thx for the replies!

[kiddingguy]

I guess the compressed air did its job so far.... no freezes yet :)