Dvel24

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I built a custom pc and have been getting BSOD randomly for the past two months now pretty much after a week or two after the build. I've done a windows 7 http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/# repair. I've ran memtest 86 for 5 or 6 hours with no errors, I found out that my motherboardhttp://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/# didn't support my 8gb of g skill ram so now I have the same, pretty much the same, Kingston Hyper x for 16gb. Ran memtest again for over 5 hours with no errors. I've RMA my video card b/c when I ran 3dmark11 I'd get a BSOD every time it tried to test the benchmark of the gpu. With my new GPU it does not do that anymore but I still get random BSOD. I've ran the chkdsk/ f, I've updated my drivers to the best of my abilities... So I have no idea and any help would be much appreciated and good karma for the one who helps me resolve my reoccurring BSOD issues. The random BSOD occur every couple days...

AMD Phenom II x4 955 3.2 ( overclocked to 3.6 but i have a evga super cooler heatsink if it makes a differnce)
Asus m4a88t-evo usb3
Nvidia geforce gt 430
Kingston Hyper x genesis ddr3 1600 KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX
Kingston Hyper x limited edition ddr3 1600 KHX1600C9D3X1K2/8GX
( the only difference between them in the x1 vs. x2 means a different special edition but KHX1600C9D3 is on my motherboard http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/#support list and the k2 means 2 sticks of ram)
http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/#Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000HDS723015BLA642 (0F12114) SATA 6.0Gb/s 1.5 TB 7200rpm 64mb cache
Corsair HX650 (650 watts) PSU

here are my mini dump http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/#files from the past month and I know it's got something to do with the ntoskrnl.exe and have researched it for a few weeks now but with no resolve so I hope posting this will help b/c I do not want to pay a http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/#tech to fix it.http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/# Some more info: Windows 7 64 bit, a retail windows 7, it was an upgrade so I had to put the iso image on a dvd to install onto my http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/#pc, I also have my hard drive partitioned 1221.74 gb for windows 7, 159.19 gb for linuxhttp://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/# ubuntu 10.10, and 16.60 gb for swap area (i partitioned it in linux i think). In the disk management it says all partitions are healthy. I do not recall any BSOD while on ubuntu or my screen saver is on... but for windows 7 is a different story, random BSOD while surfing the web, watching videos, even if i turn off my monitor and leave my pc running over night... thought this extra info might help Thanks Darren
 

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It looks like you've put in a lot of effort to troubleshoot the BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) issue on your custom-built PC. The information you provided is detailed and helpful in understanding the problem. Let's break down some of the key points you've mentioned:

System Information:​

  • Processor: AMD Phenom II x4 955 3.2 GHz (overclocked to 3.6 GHz)
  • Motherboard: Asus M4A88T-EVO USB3
  • Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GT 430 (RMA'd and replaced)
  • RAM: Kingston HyperX Genesis DDR3 1600 (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX) and Kingston HyperX Limited Edition DDR3 1600 (KHX1600C9D3X1K2/8GX)
  • Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000 (1.5 TB, 7200rpm)
  • PSU: Corsair HX650 (650 watts)
  • Operating...
It looks like you've put in a lot of effort to troubleshoot the BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) issue on your custom-built PC. The information you provided is detailed and helpful in understanding the problem. Let's break down some of the key points you've mentioned:

System Information:​

  • Processor: AMD Phenom II x4 955 3.2 GHz (overclocked to 3.6 GHz)
  • Motherboard: Asus M4A88T-EVO USB3
  • Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GT 430 (RMA'd and replaced)
  • RAM: Kingston HyperX Genesis DDR3 1600 (KHX1600C9D3X2K2/8GX) and Kingston HyperX Limited Edition DDR3 1600 (KHX1600C9D3X1K2/8GX)
  • Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K3000 (1.5 TB, 7200rpm)
  • PSU: Corsair HX650 (650 watts)
  • Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit

Troubleshooting Steps Taken:​

  • Windows Repair: Attempted Windows 7 repair.
  • Memtest86: Ran for hours with no errors for both RAM configurations.
  • GPU: Replaced due to BSOD during 3DMark11 tests.
  • Drivers: Updated drivers to the best of your abilities.
  • CHKDSK: Ran chkdsk /f.

Issues:​

  • BSOD Frequency: Random and occurring every couple of days.
  • BSOD Trigger: While surfing the web, watching videos, and even when the monitor is turned off overnight.
  • Mini Dump Files: Identified ntoskrnl.exe as related to the issue.

Additional Information:​

  • Partitioning: Windows 7 (1.22 TB), Linux Ubuntu 10.10 (159.19 GB), and swap area (16.60 GB).
  • Observations: No BSOD experienced on Linux or while the screensaver is on.

Suggestions for Further Steps:​

  1. Driver Verification: Ensure all drivers are updated, especially for motherboard chipset, GPU, and network.
  2. System Temperature: Verify that the system temperatures are within normal operating ranges.
  3. Event Viewer: Check the Event Viewer logs for any recurring errors that might point to specific issues.
  4. BIOS Update: Consider updating the motherboard BIOS to the latest version.
  5. Stress Testing: Run stress tests for CPU and GPU to check for stability under load. By addressing these aspects, you may be able to pinpoint the root cause of the BSODs and resolve the recurring issues. If you encounter any specific error codes or new developments, feel free to share them for further assistance.
 
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