Random BSOD's

DanielFew

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I have posted a similar issue before, however as it's been so long and I've done lots of changes since then, I thought I'd post again. So sorry for any trouble.

Over the past seven months I have been getting random BSOD's. They happen at different times, sometimes can happen a few times in an hour, sometimes it won't happen for a couple of days. The messages are different each time.

We have tried multiple fixes, such as memtests, updating firmware, updating drivers, cleaning case / fans, running SystemCare software, re-installing Windows 8, re-applying thermal paste, all of which have no effect. Sometimes it may seem to have improved, only to start happening again soon after.

Also, I'll add that I was having the same issue on Windows 7, which is why I did a full re-install and upgraded to Windows 8. I have re-installed Windows 8 twice since the first install.

I recently began getting different crashes, with the message CPU over heated. I re-applied the thermal paste, and have now starting getting the Random BOSD's again.

Any advice on this would be great as I'm seriously stuck for ideas.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64bit
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-2700k 3.50GHz
    Memory
    8192MB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24'' BenQ G2420HDBL
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x 250GB SSD
    2 x 1TB HDD
    PSU
    1000w
    Case
    CoolerMaster HAF X
    Keyboard
    RAZER BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth
    Mouse
    RAZER DeathAdder
Random BSOD's is a sign of having a bad memory stick and the dump files also indicated memory corruption. Download Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool and burn it to CD/USB, boot up and run the memory diagnostic test.

This test will require to run at least 8-10 hours to actually detect any errors since different test patterns will be performed unless the errors occur before the required time. Having the test passes couple of times does not mean your memory is good.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1x64PWMC Ubuntu14.04x64 MintMate17x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brewed
    CPU
    I7 4970K OC'ed @4.7 GHz
    Motherboard
    MSI-Z97
    Memory
    16 GB G-Skill Trident X @2400MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual HP-W2408
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    256 GB M2 sm951, (2) 500GB 850EVO, 5TB, 2 TB Seagate
    PSU
    Antec 850W
    Case
    Antec 1200
    Cooling
    Danger Den H20
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech Performance Mouse MX
    Internet Speed
    35/12mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
Random BSOD's is a sign of having a bad memory stick and the dump files also indicated memory corruption. Download Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool and burn it to CD/USB, boot up and run the memory diagnostic test.

This test will require to run at least 8-10 hours to actually detect any errors since different test patterns will be performed unless the errors occur before the required time. Having the test passes couple of times does not mean your memory is good.
Thank you, I'll give this a try.
If it is memory, then I'll be very pleased :p Gunna swap my brothers memory for mine and see if he blue screens, if so, I'll buy new memory tomorrow. Seems quicker to do it that way then a mem test.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64bit
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-2700k 3.50GHz
    Memory
    8192MB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24'' BenQ G2420HDBL
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x 250GB SSD
    2 x 1TB HDD
    PSU
    1000w
    Case
    CoolerMaster HAF X
    Keyboard
    RAZER BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth
    Mouse
    RAZER DeathAdder
Seems to be fixed. It appeared to be a memory comparability issue, even though I bought my memory and motherboard together. Swapped the memory over from another PC and both seem to be running fine. Haven't BS'd in 18 hours so far. +1
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 64bit
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-2700k 3.50GHz
    Memory
    8192MB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24'' BenQ G2420HDBL
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x 250GB SSD
    2 x 1TB HDD
    PSU
    1000w
    Case
    CoolerMaster HAF X
    Keyboard
    RAZER BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth
    Mouse
    RAZER DeathAdder
I am glad it worked out and thanks for reporting back,
Cheers !!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1x64PWMC Ubuntu14.04x64 MintMate17x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brewed
    CPU
    I7 4970K OC'ed @4.7 GHz
    Motherboard
    MSI-Z97
    Memory
    16 GB G-Skill Trident X @2400MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual HP-W2408
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    256 GB M2 sm951, (2) 500GB 850EVO, 5TB, 2 TB Seagate
    PSU
    Antec 850W
    Case
    Antec 1200
    Cooling
    Danger Den H20
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech Performance Mouse MX
    Internet Speed
    35/12mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
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