Solved Computer crashes/BSODs randomly

I'd strongly suggest investigating the cause of the high temperatures when running FurMark.

Check to be sure that the video card cooler is clear of dirt/dust/etc
That it's fan is working
That any power connectors are firmly seated (and the card is firmly seated in it's slot)
And that the video card cooler is not getting hot air blown into it by another component

If you're technically able, you may also want to check to see if the video card cooler is properly and securely mounted to the video card (with thermal tape/paste included)

I think I'll skip this, because I will order another video card tonight. So, if the BSOD are caused by this specific card, they should stop.
I will report if it changed.



I can't recall if I've asked you to look for a UEFI/BIOS update.
Some Gigabyte boards have had BSOD issues that were fixed with a recent UEFI/BIOS update (even though they had relatively new UEFI/BIOS installs - like you do)
FYI - if you have revision 1.0 of your board, then it's likely that the F5 version (which you have) is the latest available
I know, that I made a BIOS update shortly after receiving the motherboard (around June/July) and I think I installed the F5 version. So I guess I've got the newest BIOS.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8.1 x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i5-4460
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z97P-D3
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus AMD R9 270X
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 1TB
Now we wait and see if the BSOD's have stopped.
If not, please zip up the contents of C:\Windows\Minidump and upload it with your next post.
You may have to copy it to your Desktop in order to zip it up.
 

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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