FREQUENTLY getting blue screen of death - windows7

AFG34 · Oct 15, 2009

windows 7 build 7100, parts in my sig

I have no clue what is causing it. It has been happening for about a week now and i have been trying to pinpoint what is causing it but couldn't figure anything out. One observation i made is that they happen more often after the first one.
So for example, if i come from school and turn on my computer, i probably won't get it for an hour or so but after that first one, they occur more frequently than ~one per hour.

I tried booting into safe mode, still got it. Safe mode with networking..still got it.

I tried updating windows and after it asks you to restart, it installs updates. It even happened then.

I'm starting to think it's hardware related (ram specifically -> intuitive/gut feeling) but of course no solid evidence...
It could also be overheating (due to the fact that frequency increases the longer machine has been running..) but my room is quite cool and i live in canada..

what tests should i run?
something that i can test the ram and can be run from a usb drive..?
What programs to check temps?

I'm sorry i haven't been following the computer hardware/software lately so that's why i ask for programs and I'm kinda busy so i can't research myself.

thank you!

redduc900 · Oct 15, 2009

It might help us to know what the STOP error(s) in the BSODs were. If you didn't write them down or don't remember, they can be accessed via the Event Viewer logs (critical errors are in red).

something that i can test the ram and can be run from a usb drive..?

Memtest86+ can be run from a USB drive. Burn the ISO to the drive using a program like ImgBurn, then set the flash drive as the first boot device.

What programs to check temps

Core Temp, Real Temp or HWMonitor.

jgv115 · Oct 15, 2009

Windows 7 is quite sensitive to unstable hardware.

Loosen your RAM timings and up the vdimm a little and see what happens.

AFG34 · Oct 15, 2009

so i ran memtest86+ and this is what happened so far:

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1937/p1010001ko.jpg

omg its now at 6656 errors @ 62%

so should i go get new ram?

just a fyi: i haven't changed anything in the bios in a very long time

redduc900 · Oct 15, 2009

Fill out this BIOS template for the GA-965P-DS3 w/ all of your current settings (just disreard the settings in the template, and replace w/ your own)...

Code:

Robust Graphics Booster: [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio: [8] 
Fine Clock Ratio: [0.5]
CPU Host Clock Control: [Enabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz): [450] 
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz): [100]
C.I.A. 2: [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD): [2.00]
DRAM Timing Selectable SPD: [Manual]

Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time: 
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay: 
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay: 
Precharge Delay (tRAS): 

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD): 
Rank Write to READ Delay: 
Write to Precharge Delay: 
Refresh to ACT Delay: 
Read to Precharge Delay:
Static tRead Value:
Static tRead Phase Adjust: [Auto]

CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV]
CPU Clock Skew Control [normal]
GMCH Clock Skew Control [Normal]

System Voltage Control: [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control: [+0.300V] 
PCI-E OverVoltage Control: [+0.1V] 
FSB OverVoltage Control: [+0.1V] 
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control: [+0.1V] 
CPU Voltage Control: [1.25]

Limit CPUID Max. to 3: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E): [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support: [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2): [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology: [Disabled] 

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect: [Disabled]

AFG34 · Oct 15, 2009

Code:

Robust Graphics Booster: [Auto]
CPU Clock Ratio: [7x] 
Fine Clock Ratio: [0.5]  <-i dont see this one
CPU Host Clock Control: [Disabled]
CPU Host Frequency (MHz): [400] 
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz): [Auto]
C.I.A. 2: [Disabled]
System Memory Multiplier (SPD): [Auto]
DRAM Timing Selectable SPD: [Manual]
[B]
Performance Enhance = [Standard]

CAS Latency Time: 
Dram RAS# to CAS# Delay: 
Dram RAS# Precharge Delay: 
Precharge Delay (tRAS): 

ACT to ACT Delay (tRRD): 
Rank Write to READ Delay: 
Write to Precharge Delay: 
Refresh to ACT Delay: 
Read to Precharge Delay:
Static tRead Value:
Static tRead Phase Adjust: [Auto]

CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV]
CPU Clock Skew Control [normal]
GMCH Clock Skew Control [Normal]

System Voltage Control: [Manual]
DDR2 OverVoltage Control: [+0.300V] 
PCI-E OverVoltage Control: [+0.1V] 
FSB OverVoltage Control: [+0.1V] 
(G)MCH OverVoltage Control: [+0.1V] 
CPU Voltage Control: [1.25][/B]

Limit CPUID Max. to 3: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E): [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support: [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2): [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology: [Disabled] 

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect: [Disabled]

for the bold parts, they are either set to "auto" or i can't see them

due the fact that i havent changed anything in the bios in over a year and because i have been using this machine on a dialy basis with no problems untill last week, i don't think the settings in the bios have anything to do with the problem

SteveLord · Oct 15, 2009

RAM is easiest and fastest thing to check. Try singling out the sticks.

orion456 · Oct 15, 2009

AFG34 said:
so should i go get new ram?

Ram is always my first suspect now. I've had 6 sticks fail in the last year, corsair and ballistics. RMA it.

What make of ram is it?

AFG34 · Oct 15, 2009

orion456 said:
Ram is always my first suspect now. I've had 6 sticks fail in the last year, corsair and ballistics. RMA it.

What make of ram is it?

its like 2 years old and, i dont have receipts, i bought it from friend who i am not in contact with anymore and he bought it from a american store (im in canada)..i dont think i can rma it lol

so the question now is..which of the following should i get:

http://pccyber.com/?v=product&i=RAM-TWIN2X2048-6400C4
or
http://pccyber.com/?v=product&i=RAM-PT-PVS22G8500ELKN

they have a local store close to my house and i can't wait too long for shipping; i need my computer back up asap

thank you all for your input so far

SteveLord · Oct 15, 2009

Um....did you try using 1 stick at a time? If it is the culprit, your computer would still run.

AFG34 · Oct 15, 2009

SteveLord said:
Um....did you try using 1 stick at a time? If it is the culprit, your computer would still run.

I took out the second stick and ran memtest86+, passed twice without any errors so I'll be using this for now until i can find a good deal on a nice kit.

thanks a lot to everyone for your help!

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