Constant Bluescreen

[pcgamer321]

Hello. Since I got my computer in 07, I have only experienced a single blue screen, that is until today. Today I've been getting the blue screen constantly, and I don't know why.

My GPU Temp at load is: 81 C

My CPU at load is around 65 C

Specs:

Intel E6300

ATi 2900xt

Gigabyte DS3

Corsair 620 W psu

Crucual ddr2 mem 2 gigs

Windows Vista

Here is the thing that pops up after it reboots.

This problem was caused by an unrecoverable hardware error that caused the operating system to stop functioning.

If you have received this error more than once, it could indicate a serious problem with your computer. We recommend that you do the following:

1. Back up your files to avoid data loss in case of a complete hardware failure.
2. Contact the original manufacturer of your computer to determine the specific component which is failing.

Although we know the problem is caused by a hardware component, the error report does not contain enough information to tell us the specific component. It is likely that the problem is being caused by one of the following computer components:

* Random Access Memory (RAM)
* System board
* Central Processing Unit (CPU)
* Power supply

 

[DSF]

What are you doing when the bluescreen happens? What is the specific model of RAM you're using, and what are the RAM settings in BIOS?

The first thing I would do is probably run Memtest unless you have a reason to believe it's one of the other components.

 

[pcgamer321]

It's usually when I play games. Infact today, every time I tried to play any game, it got the bluescreen.

As for my Ram, I'm using Crucual Ballistix 2 gb DDR2 800 These

As for my ram, according to CPU-Z they are 5-5-5-14, at 410 mhz(1:1)

I'll run memtest, and let you know the results.

 

[DSF]

What voltage do you have them running on?

 

[pcgamer321]

oh whoops.
Lets see, default in a DS3 is 1.8, and I raised it +2, so I'm guessing 2.0? (Thats how the bios shows it, just as a + something)

 

[GuitarDaddy]

GPU temp seems high, is the GPU overclocked? Is the fan clean and spinning properly?

The fact your BSODing in games says GPU to me.

 

[DSF]

Originally posted by: GuitarDaddy
GPU temp seems high, is the GPU overclocked? Is the fan clean and spinning properly?

The fact your BSODing in games says GPU to me.

81 C for a GPU load temp doesn't sound too bad, but that's possible.

 

[Slugbait]

I had a BSOD problem last week with my MCE machine after I dropped in another stick of RAM....among a few other problems. Pulling the second stick back out solved the issues.

So my first guess is the RAM, followed by the RAM slots.

 

[pcgamer321]

81 C on a gpu, the 2900xt gpu at load too high? I really don't think so. The card already runs hot. Yea, the gpu is overclocked, but it passed all my tests with ease. This problem just begun happening today. I'll run memtest and see what how the ram is.

 

[DSF]

Originally posted by: pcgamer321
81 C on a gpu, the 2900xt gpu at load too high? I really don't think so. The card already runs hot. Yea, the gpu is overclocked, but it passed all my tests with ease. This problem just begun happening today. I'll run memtest and see what how the ram is.

Run it overnight preferably. One or two successful passes don't necessarily mean error-free RAM.

 

[pcgamer321]

Alright, I'll do that. Thanks for the help. I'll report back tommorow.

 

[0roo0roo]

yup overnight memtest away

 

[pcgamer321]

Alright, after running it overnight, about 11 and a half hours, I received no errors.

 

[Roguestar]

Try running Orthos blend test for 8 hours and see if you get any errors. That'll test CPU and memory in conjunction at high pressure.

 

[pcgamer321]

alright. I'll do that tonight aswell.

 

[DSF]

Incidentally, did you run Memtest inside of windows or Memtest86+ from a boot disk? Sometimes one will catch errors that the other one doesn't.

 

[pcgamer321]

memtest86+ from a boot disk.

I'm running some virus scans, spyware and adware scans now.

Also, I have put my CPU back to default clock speed, 1.8 down from 2.8 ghz. =(
Basically I put my whole system back at default speeds.

 

[SolMiester]

BSOD is always either RAM or HARDware drivers....has the OP done any driver updates recently or Vista I might add!

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: pcgamer321
As for my Ram, I'm using Crucual Ballistix 2 gb DDR2 800 These

As for my ram, according to CPU-Z they are 5-5-5-14, at 410 mhz(1:1)

1. Your memory is rated up to 400MHz @ 2.2v
2. You have your memory running at 410MHz @ 2.0v
3. You might try running the memory with at least the 2.2v it's rated for.

4. You're running Crucial Ballistix...
They're like timing belts on a car. It may be time to RMA them. :roll:

 

[pcgamer321]

Well, after running orthos blend test for 15 hours straight, no errors. I tried running them at 2.2 v, but my system became unstable for some reason. Also, I never had problems with Crucial before, and well nothing seems to say it is the RAM that is the problem. So I see no reason for a RMA.

I just noticed that I never updated my drivers to 8.5 (using 8.4 now), so I'm gonna do that now.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

are you SURE youve tested each stick of ram for 24 hours in memtest86+ v2.01?
how many passes was it? should be about 40-50.

after that u should run OCCT (find latest beta) then run the 2 hour RAM test + the 2 hour CPU test. after that, run p95 for 24 hours.

keep in mind that errors in OCCT/P95 (windows based) tests doesn't necessarily mean bad hardware, it can be due to a corrupted OS, which a format/reinstall should fix. (assuming all your hardware is working fine)

 

[pcgamer321]

OCCT?

Oh, and yea, but not 24 hrs.
I've tested both sticks in memtest86+ overnight, and orthos blend for both the cpu and ram for about 15 hours. (Since I did that, do I still need to do p95? Essentially the same thing).
I've made sure my PC is up to date. I'm gonna now try to play some games, and see what happens.

Also, if it comes to having to mess with the OS, do I seriously have to reformat? Isn't their a way to reinstall just the windows stuff?

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: pcgamer321
OCCT?

Oh, and yea, but not 24 hrs.
I've tested both sticks in memtest86+ overnight, and orthos blend for both the cpu and ram for about 15 hours. (Since I did that, do I still need to do p95? Essentially the same thing).
I've made sure my PC is up to date. I'm gonna now try to play some games, and see what happens.

Also, if it comes to having to mess with the OS, do I seriously have to reformat? Isn't their a way to reinstall just the windows stuff?

you're free to do whatever you like with your PC since its yours. we can only make recommendations based on what we've experienced.

i've seen RAM go overnight with memtest86+ v2.01, but have errors after 20 hours. 24 hours is the way to test.

same with OCCT and P95. from my experience, the 2h RAM and 2h CPU test in OCCT is good, but u need to accompany that with 24 hours of p95 BLEND for full RAM stability since thats what i think is causing your blue screens.

keep in mind, the longer you test for stability, the better.
there

 

[pcgamer321]

Oh, I didn't mean to sound rude if I did.

Btw, I haven't received a blue screen today. This was after I updated drivers to 8.5, put my cpu back at default speeds, and got a new version of xfire. Those are the only changes I made. I'm gonna go look at some release notes.

 

[Old Hippie]

Isn't their a way to reinstall just the windows stuff?

That would be a repair install.

Any updates that aren't included on your XP disc, will have to be reinstalled, but all your email, programs, and data should remain intact.