Solved DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION in Windows 8, network card related

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Hello.

I am running Windows 8, 64 bit, fully updated. I have been experiencing DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION BSODs at random intervals. My own analysis points to Xeno7x64.sys, which is related to the driver for my built-in Bigfoot Killer NIC 2100. I have reinstalled the most up to date drivers on this card twice now. I also did not get the BSOD before a somewhat recent Windows 8 update.

I am overclocking currently, but I have put things at factory default and still gotten the error.

I am unsure if there is anything I can do besides buy a new NIC or downgrade to Windows 7, as I never got the error there (overclocking or not). I am 99% sure the problem lies in the fact the drivers are not well written.

I'd like any help that I can get at this point. Thank you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7 920
    Motherboard
    Gigabite G1.Guerilla
    Memory
    12 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 580
Did you install the drivers from here: Killer Gaming :: Support :: Driver Downloads

I'm unable to get any info from the uploaded .zip file (but I can get info from other zip files on this forum).
Please re-run the data collection app and let it run for 15 minutes.

This is the second issue I've seen with the Killer cards recently - and I'd suggest that you disable the onboard Killer card and try another card in order to rule it out. It's always good to have a spare card on hand (in case something happens to the onboard one) - and they're relatively cheap to purchase (about $15 US the last time I checked) at most major retailers.

Good luck!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8.1Pro - Finally!!!
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung/NP780
    CPU
    Came with the laptop (i7 of some sort)
    Motherboard
    Pretty sure that it has one, but haven't checked inside the case!
    Memory
    upgraded to 12 gB from 8 gB
    Graphics Card(s)
    has switchable - Intel/ATI - Used wrong drivers, now ATI card is inop :( Will have to fix it soon!
    Sound Card
    I'm nearly deaf, so this isn't used often
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Touchscreen on laptop/32" Toshiba on HDMI (laid the Sharp TV on a mouse and cracked the screen!)
    Screen Resolution
    800x600
    Hard Drives
    One Samsung 1tB drive - 5400 rpm. Gonna switch to a 7200/10000 rpm or an SSD (if I can find $500 for a 1tB SSD!)
    - Switched to 500 gB Samsung 840 series SSD - WOW!!!
    PSU
    Why do we ask this for laptops?
    Case
    Silver with a neat Samsung logo
    Cooling
    sub-par, gotta get around to working on it soon Worked on it - still sub-par! :(
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural - the same one I've used since it orignally came out around 1995
    Mouse
    no Mouse - Trackball!!!!
    Internet Speed
    too slow when I'm waiting for a download to finish
    Browser
    Yes, I use this (Firefox mostly, w/IE next most)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
    Other Info
    I'm handsome and a snappy dresser :0)
That is the source of my drivers, and I have followed those directions to install them.

I had just reinstalled the drivers after making this post, and I initialized Driver Verifier. I got a BSOD very fast and it pointed at the aforementioned file, Xeno7x64.sys.

I'm not sure why the zip is unreadable, but I'll upload a newly updated one in this post.

Thank you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7 920
    Motherboard
    Gigabite G1.Guerilla
    Memory
    12 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 580
This zip file worked for me - I got 7 memory dumps from it along with the other reports that I use.
Frankly, I suspect that your diagnosis of the Killer card is correct - so my suggestions are meant to increase the stability of the system (and, hopefully, stop the BSOD's). But it's just a guess as we're not able to see any direct relationship between the different problem programs that I've pointed out.

You have 5 hard drives - what is the make/model/wattage and age of your Power Supply?

Lot's of missing info in the WER section of MSINFO32. I suspect that this was due to an upgrade install of Win8 on/about 10 Dec 2012. Is that the case?

The WER section of MSINFO32 does show 7 memory dumps blaming Xeno7x64.sys (as do the memory dumps)

MSI Afterburner (along with Riva Tuner and EVGA Precision) is known to cause BSOD's on some Win7 systems - I suspect that the same will be true w/Win8. Please uninstall it.
Please leave the overclock off until we've fixed the BSOD's.

Death Adder mouse drivers date from 2007 - and they were a known cause of BSOD's in Win7 systems. I've seen other Win8 topics that have BSOD issues with these drivers also.

Please update your NEC Electronics USB 3.0 drivers. The 2010 version (which you have) was also known to cause BSOD's on Win7 systems - so we suspect the same for Win8.

Please update these older drivers. Links are included to assist in looking up the source of the drivers. If unable to find an update, please remove (un-install) the program responsible for that driver. DO NOT manually delete/rename the driver as it may make the system unbootable! :

THIS ONE MUST GO:
Afc.sys Wed Jul 12 01:48:20 2006 (44B48D24)
Arcsoft(R) ASPI Shell (CD/DVD program)
Driver Reference Table - Afc.sys

THIS ONE MUST GO:
ElbyCDFL.sys Thu Dec 14 16:22:27 2006 (4581C093)
ElbyCDIO Filter Driver
Driver Reference Table - ElbyCDFL.sys

dadder.sys Thu Aug 2 05:33:03 2007 (46B1A4CF)
DeathAdder Mouse driver
Driver Reference Table - dadder.sys

THIS ONE MUST GO:
ElbyCDIO.sys Tue Feb 17 12:11:23 2009 (499AEFBB)
CDRTools/ElbyCDIO/DVD Region Killer/VirtualCloneDrive (elby CloneDVD™ 2)/AnyDVD
Driver Reference Table - ElbyCDIO.sys

cpuz132_x64.sys Thu Mar 26 19:17:23 2009 (49CC0D03)
CPU-Z
Driver Reference Table - cpuz132_x64.sys

nusb3hub.sys Thu Nov 18 20:34:24 2010 (4CE5D420)
NEC Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver (previous BSOD issues with 2010 version)
Driver Reference Table - nusb3hub.sys

nusb3xhc.sys Thu Nov 18 20:34:25 2010 (4CE5D421)
NEC Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver (previous BSOD issues with 2010 version)
Driver Reference Table - nusb3xhc.sys

nvhda64v.sys Tue May 10 05:41:18 2011 (4DC9083E)
nVidia HDMI Audio Device (nForce chipset driver)
Driver Reference Table - nvhda64v.sys

Edge7x64.sys Wed May 18 18:55:15 2011 (4DD44E53)
Bigfoot Networks Killer Xeno NDIS-EDGE Miniport Driver (this card is from VisionTek)
Driver Reference Table - Edge7x64.sys

Xeno7x64.sys Wed May 18 18:55:16 2011 (4DD44E54)
Bigfoot Networks Killer Xeno PCI-E Gaming Adapter (this card is from VisionTek)
Driver Reference Table - Xeno7x64.sys

ALSysIO64.sys Sat Jul 9 20:27:45 2011 (4E18F201)
Core Temp - CPU temperature monitor
Driver Reference Table - ALSysIO64.sys

RTCore64.sys Tue Sep 6 08:24:50 2011 (4E661112)
RivaTuner/EVGA Precision/MSI Afterburner (known BSOD issues w/Win7)
Driver Reference Table - RTCore64.sys

hcwD1cap.sys Wed Dec 28 10:58:30 2011 (4EFB3CA6)
Hauppauge Colossus Capture Driver
Driver Reference Table - hcwD1cap.sys

hcwD1xcm.sys Wed Dec 28 10:59:43 2011 (4EFB3CEF)
Hauppauge Colossus XCode Driver
Driver Reference Table - hcwD1xcm.sys

hcwD1xcd.sys Wed Dec 28 10:59:47 2011 (4EFB3CF3)
Hauppauge Colossus XCode Driver
Driver Reference Table - hcwD1xcd.sys



BSOD BUGCHECK SUMMARY
**************************Sat Dec 22 04:58:26.384 2012 (UTC - 5:00)**************************
Loading Dump File [C:\Users\John\_jcgriff2_\dbug\__Kernel__\122212-27393-01.dmp]
Windows 8 Kernel Version 9200 MP (8 procs) Free x64
Built by: 9200.16461.amd64fre.win8_gdr.121119-1606
System Uptime: 0 days 1:48:02.029
*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for Xeno7x64.sys
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for Xeno7x64.sys
Probably caused by : Xeno7x64.sys ( Xeno7x64+12230 )
BugCheck 133, {0, 283, 282, 0}
BugCheck Info: DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION (133)
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000000000, A single DPC or ISR exceeded its time allotment. The offending
component can usually be identified with a stack trace.
Arg2: 0000000000000283, The DPC time count (in ticks).
Arg3: 0000000000000282, The DPC time allotment (in ticks).
Arg4: 0000000000000000
BUGCHECK_STR: 0x133
DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: WIN8_DRIVER_FAULT
PROCESS_NAME: System
FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: 0x133_DPC_Xeno7x64+12230
CPUID: "Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz"
MaxSpeed: 2670
CurrentSpeed: 3200

Processor may be overclocked!
Expected Frequency: 2670
Actual Frequency: 3200
Overclock Ratio: 1.1985

BIOS Version F3
BIOS Release Date 04/29/2011
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Name G1.Guerrilla
¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨``
**************************Fri Dec 21 20:25:34.386 2012 (UTC - 5:00)**************************
Loading Dump File [C:\Users\John\_jcgriff2_\dbug\__Kernel__\122212-24039-01.dmp]
Windows 8 Kernel Version 9200 MP (8 procs) Free x64
Built by: 9200.16461.amd64fre.win8_gdr.121119-1606
System Uptime: 0 days 8:00:10.031
*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for Xeno7x64.sys
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for Xeno7x64.sys
Probably caused by : Xeno7x64.sys ( Xeno7x64+12230 )
BugCheck 133, {0, 283, 282, 0}
BugCheck Info: DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION (133)
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000000000, A single DPC or ISR exceeded its time allotment. The offending
component can usually be identified with a stack trace.
Arg2: 0000000000000283, The DPC time count (in ticks).
Arg3: 0000000000000282, The DPC time allotment (in ticks).
Arg4: 0000000000000000
BUGCHECK_STR: 0x133
DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: WIN8_DRIVER_FAULT
PROCESS_NAME: System
FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: 0x133_DPC_Xeno7x64+12230
CPUID: "Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz"
MaxSpeed: 2670
CurrentSpeed: 3200

Processor may be overclocked!
Expected Frequency: 2670
Actual Frequency: 3200
Overclock Ratio: 1.1985

BIOS Version F3
BIOS Release Date 04/29/2011
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Name G1.Guerrilla
¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨``
**************************Fri Dec 21 12:07:37.877 2012 (UTC - 5:00)**************************
Loading Dump File [C:\Users\John\_jcgriff2_\dbug\__Kernel__\122112-20233-01.dmp]
Windows 8 Kernel Version 9200 MP (8 procs) Free x64
Built by: 9200.16424.amd64fre.win8_gdr.120926-1855
System Uptime: 0 days 3:16:41.523
*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for Xeno7x64.sys
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for Xeno7x64.sys
Probably caused by : Xeno7x64.sys ( Xeno7x64+12230 )
BugCheck 133, {0, 283, 282, 0}
BugCheck Info: DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION (133)
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000000000, A single DPC or ISR exceeded its time allotment. The offending
component can usually be identified with a stack trace.
Arg2: 0000000000000283, The DPC time count (in ticks).
Arg3: 0000000000000282, The DPC time allotment (in ticks).
Arg4: 0000000000000000
BUGCHECK_STR: 0x133
DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: WIN8_DRIVER_FAULT
PROCESS_NAME: System
FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: 0x133_DPC_Xeno7x64+12230
CPUID: "Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz"
MaxSpeed: 2670
CurrentSpeed: 3200

Processor may be overclocked!
Expected Frequency: 2670
Actual Frequency: 3200
Overclock Ratio: 1.1985

BIOS Version F3
BIOS Release Date 04/29/2011
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Name G1.Guerrilla
¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨``
**************************Thu Dec 20 13:01:48.883 2012 (UTC - 5:00)**************************
Loading Dump File [C:\Users\John\_jcgriff2_\dbug\__Kernel__\122012-18907-01.dmp]
Windows 8 Kernel Version 9200 MP (8 procs) Free x64
Built by: 9200.16424.amd64fre.win8_gdr.120926-1855
System Uptime: 1 days 7:02:25.529
*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for Xeno7x64.sys
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for Xeno7x64.sys
Probably caused by : Xeno7x64.sys ( Xeno7x64+12230 )
BugCheck 133, {0, 283, 282, 0}
BugCheck Info: DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION (133)
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000000000, A single DPC or ISR exceeded its time allotment. The offending
component can usually be identified with a stack trace.
Arg2: 0000000000000283, The DPC time count (in ticks).
Arg3: 0000000000000282, The DPC time allotment (in ticks).
Arg4: 0000000000000000
BUGCHECK_STR: 0x133
DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: WIN8_DRIVER_FAULT
PROCESS_NAME: System
FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: 0x133_DPC_Xeno7x64+12230
CPUID: "Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz"
MaxSpeed: 2670
CurrentSpeed: 3200

Processor may be overclocked!
Expected Frequency: 2670
Actual Frequency: 3200
Overclock Ratio: 1.1985

BIOS Version F3
BIOS Release Date 04/29/2011
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Name G1.Guerrilla
¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨``
**************************Mon Dec 17 16:54:41.873 2012 (UTC - 5:00)**************************
Loading Dump File [C:\Users\John\_jcgriff2_\dbug\__Kernel__\121712-22292-01.dmp]
Windows 8 Kernel Version 9200 MP (8 procs) Free x64
Built by: 9200.16424.amd64fre.win8_gdr.120926-1855
System Uptime: 0 days 8:25:42.522
*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for Xeno7x64.sys
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for Xeno7x64.sys
Probably caused by : Xeno7x64.sys ( Xeno7x64+12230 )
BugCheck 133, {0, 283, 282, 0}
BugCheck Info: DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION (133)
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000000000, A single DPC or ISR exceeded its time allotment. The offending
component can usually be identified with a stack trace.
Arg2: 0000000000000283, The DPC time count (in ticks).
Arg3: 0000000000000282, The DPC time allotment (in ticks).
Arg4: 0000000000000000
BUGCHECK_STR: 0x133
DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: WIN8_DRIVER_FAULT
PROCESS_NAME: System
FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: 0x133_DPC_Xeno7x64+12230
CPUID: "Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 920 @ 2.67GHz"
MaxSpeed: 2670
CurrentSpeed: 3200

Processor may be overclocked!
Expected Frequency: 2670
Actual Frequency: 3200
Overclock Ratio: 1.1985

BIOS Version F3
BIOS Release Date 04/29/2011
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Name G1.Guerrilla
¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨``
**************************Wed Dec 12 00:38:35.506 2012 (UTC - 5:00)**************************
Loading Dump File [C:\Users\John\_jcgriff2_\dbug\__Kernel__\121212-24913-01.dmp]
Windows 8 Kernel Version 9200 MP (8 procs) Free x64
Built by: 9200.16384.amd64fre.win8_rtm.120725-1247
System Uptime: 0 days 0:02:14.149
Probably caused by : ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt!KxMcheckAbort+7b )
BugCheck 9C, {0, fffff88000fbcad0, 0, 0}
BugCheck Info: MACHINE_CHECK_EXCEPTION (9c)
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000000000
Arg2: fffff88000fbcad0
Arg3: 0000000000000000
Arg4: 0000000000000000
BUGCHECK_STR: 0x9C_GenuineIntel
PROCESS_NAME: System
FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: 0x9C_GenuineIntel_nt!KxMcheckAbort
¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨``
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8.1Pro - Finally!!!
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung/NP780
    CPU
    Came with the laptop (i7 of some sort)
    Motherboard
    Pretty sure that it has one, but haven't checked inside the case!
    Memory
    upgraded to 12 gB from 8 gB
    Graphics Card(s)
    has switchable - Intel/ATI - Used wrong drivers, now ATI card is inop :( Will have to fix it soon!
    Sound Card
    I'm nearly deaf, so this isn't used often
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Touchscreen on laptop/32" Toshiba on HDMI (laid the Sharp TV on a mouse and cracked the screen!)
    Screen Resolution
    800x600
    Hard Drives
    One Samsung 1tB drive - 5400 rpm. Gonna switch to a 7200/10000 rpm or an SSD (if I can find $500 for a 1tB SSD!)
    - Switched to 500 gB Samsung 840 series SSD - WOW!!!
    PSU
    Why do we ask this for laptops?
    Case
    Silver with a neat Samsung logo
    Cooling
    sub-par, gotta get around to working on it soon Worked on it - still sub-par! :(
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural - the same one I've used since it orignally came out around 1995
    Mouse
    no Mouse - Trackball!!!!
    Internet Speed
    too slow when I'm waiting for a download to finish
    Browser
    Yes, I use this (Firefox mostly, w/IE next most)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
    Other Info
    I'm handsome and a snappy dresser :0)

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8.1Pro - Finally!!!
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung/NP780
    CPU
    Came with the laptop (i7 of some sort)
    Motherboard
    Pretty sure that it has one, but haven't checked inside the case!
    Memory
    upgraded to 12 gB from 8 gB
    Graphics Card(s)
    has switchable - Intel/ATI - Used wrong drivers, now ATI card is inop :( Will have to fix it soon!
    Sound Card
    I'm nearly deaf, so this isn't used often
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Touchscreen on laptop/32" Toshiba on HDMI (laid the Sharp TV on a mouse and cracked the screen!)
    Screen Resolution
    800x600
    Hard Drives
    One Samsung 1tB drive - 5400 rpm. Gonna switch to a 7200/10000 rpm or an SSD (if I can find $500 for a 1tB SSD!)
    - Switched to 500 gB Samsung 840 series SSD - WOW!!!
    PSU
    Why do we ask this for laptops?
    Case
    Silver with a neat Samsung logo
    Cooling
    sub-par, gotta get around to working on it soon Worked on it - still sub-par! :(
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural - the same one I've used since it orignally came out around 1995
    Mouse
    no Mouse - Trackball!!!!
    Internet Speed
    too slow when I'm waiting for a download to finish
    Browser
    Yes, I use this (Firefox mostly, w/IE next most)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
    Other Info
    I'm handsome and a snappy dresser :0)
My power supply is 850W, less than a year old. KINGWIN and 80+ rated, which I believe is more than enough to power my rig. You are correct with the Windows 8 upgrade assessment.

I've followed the advice you've given me on uninstalling and removing the various programs, though they haven't caused me any BSODs on 7 or 8. Still, it can't hurt to get rid of old programs and update drivers.

I do have an ATI card. I will wait and see if my system crashes again after having followed what you suggested, then try that. I have already ordered a NIC that was rated to be compatible with Windows 8, so I will also see if that changes the issue once I get it.

Thank you for your thorough and quick help, as well. I do hope this solves the issue.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7 920
    Motherboard
    Gigabite G1.Guerilla
    Memory
    12 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 580
Update on this --

I've replaced my NIC with one that was rated to be compatible with Windows 8, and disabled and uninstalled by Bigfoot one. The problem has entirely ceased.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64-bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7 920
    Motherboard
    Gigabite G1.Guerilla
    Memory
    12 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX 580
I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for letting us know!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8.1Pro - Finally!!!
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Samsung/NP780
    CPU
    Came with the laptop (i7 of some sort)
    Motherboard
    Pretty sure that it has one, but haven't checked inside the case!
    Memory
    upgraded to 12 gB from 8 gB
    Graphics Card(s)
    has switchable - Intel/ATI - Used wrong drivers, now ATI card is inop :( Will have to fix it soon!
    Sound Card
    I'm nearly deaf, so this isn't used often
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Touchscreen on laptop/32" Toshiba on HDMI (laid the Sharp TV on a mouse and cracked the screen!)
    Screen Resolution
    800x600
    Hard Drives
    One Samsung 1tB drive - 5400 rpm. Gonna switch to a 7200/10000 rpm or an SSD (if I can find $500 for a 1tB SSD!)
    - Switched to 500 gB Samsung 840 series SSD - WOW!!!
    PSU
    Why do we ask this for laptops?
    Case
    Silver with a neat Samsung logo
    Cooling
    sub-par, gotta get around to working on it soon Worked on it - still sub-par! :(
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Natural - the same one I've used since it orignally came out around 1995
    Mouse
    no Mouse - Trackball!!!!
    Internet Speed
    too slow when I'm waiting for a download to finish
    Browser
    Yes, I use this (Firefox mostly, w/IE next most)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
    Other Info
    I'm handsome and a snappy dresser :0)
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