HT Problem or Is my CPU dying?

[Slammy1]

It all started when I upgraded to the 3.8 catalyst. I started getting BSODs. I was still stable to 2XPrime95, 1XPrime95+1X3dMark03, and memtest so I diidn't think my CPU was dying. I tried reinstalling windows, but I got errors and it would only install after a couple of reboots and then it was a corrupted install (it ran, but was buggy). I was still getting frequent reboots; Save Dumps and system errors. After lots of troubleshooting, I turned off HT and noticed the problem disappeared. I tried reinstalling, removing any hardware I could (all except the video card), but still had the same problems. I just reinstalled with HT disabled and had a flawless install. Does this mean my CPU is dying? Could the video card cause these errors? It runs very stable now, though I'm still installing. Here's my system, btw
Asus P4P800-D
2.4C
2X256 KHX3500
Antec True 480
9700Pro AIW
SB Audigy 2
Logitech cordless KB/Mouse duo

 

[Slammy1]

You know, I've been on these boards for a while and always try to help others with tech support. Problem is, no one ever helps me it seems.

 

[JSSheridan]

Have you tried Catalyst 3.9 or 3.7 and turning HT back on? Good luck with this. Peace.

 

[Slammy1]

Yes, I uninstalled 3.8 and went back to 3.7 as soon as it started happening. I installed Windows without HT, then enabled it in BIOS and had no errors then, it's only when I tried to install XP with HT enabled that I get corrupted installs and numerous reboots. These are the errors I got before I turned off HT.

Event Type: Information
Event Source: Save Dump
Event Category: None
Event ID: 1001
Date: 11/15/2003
Time: 3:07:24 AM
User: N/A
Computer: CRASHIE
Description:
The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck. The bugcheck was: 0x1000007f (0x00000008, 0x80042000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000). A dump was saved in: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini111503-01.dmp.

Event Type: Error
Event Source: System Error
Event Category: (102)
Event ID: 1003
Date: 11/15/2003
Time: 4:25:28 AM
User: N/A
Computer: CRASHIE
Description:
Error code 1000007f, parameter1 00000008, parameter2 80042000, parameter3 00000000, parameter4 00000000.

Data:
0000: 53 79 73 74 65 6d 20 45 System E
0008: 72 72 6f 72 20 20 45 72 rror Er
0010: 72 6f 72 20 63 6f 64 65 ror code
0018: 20 31 30 30 30 30 30 37 1000007
0020: 66 20 20 50 61 72 61 6d f Param
0028: 65 74 65 72 73 20 30 30 eters 00
0030: 30 30 30 30 30 38 2c 20 000008,
0038: 38 30 30 34 32 30 30 30 80042000
0040: 2c 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 , 000000
0048: 30 30 2c 20 30 30 30 30 00, 0000
0050: 30 30 30 30 0000

EDIT: I must say, there is a noticable loss in speed (but I'm not o/c'ing yet), but it runs better than it ever did. This build has been quite a struggle, but I have most of my install done w/o incident. I think it really could be my video, I'm just not ready to junk a $300 9 month old card. It sucks. As far as my system benches, the only one that's really hurt is my CPU, which dropped from a 10300 to an 8500. If it is my CPU, it's been flaky since I got it. Maybe I shouldn't feel bad RMA'ing it, but I did break warranty just a bit with my 1GHz o/c and Zalman 7000CU.

 

[Slammy1]

Thanks for the overwhelming support. For those who even bother to read this you're witnessing my last post here. You know, peer tech support is supposed to be about users helping users. Not "Look how cool my system is" or "Boy are you dumb". I need to go figure how to unregister my account. I apologize for the very few people that get it and really try to help. I witnessed one this weekend get belittled by an elite member for trying to help someone and <gasp> offer a differing opinion. That's why I've seen a steady diminishment of these boards since I registered. Heck, I really didn't think anyone would help here, but I do suspect there's a disordered queue of members that'd jump on this opportunity to call me names for expressing what I see as a true and reasoned opinion. Have fun, I won't respond.

 

[oldfart]

I'll try.

HT does put more stress on the CPU. Does it do the same when you dont overclock? How much Vcore?

 

[Ionizer86]

Yes, maybe you could try more Vcore, test out your mem with Memtest86, stress again with HT on/off, or borrow a bud's CPU.

As for the comment on people not answering: I find many of my threads light traffic with few answers. Why? Some problems are harder than others to solve, and I often skip threads where I feel I can't contribute much. But easier problems...I can easily offer a few suggestions to get the user started.

Just another perspective on low traffic threads, I suppose. Take this thread for instance...see how it hasn't been frequented much, and most of the responses are pretty useless? It's a hard problem, so not much can be said.