Windows 7 NVIDIA Surround & DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL ntoskrnl.exe

Adam Kane

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Hello,

On my Windows 7 PC, when I do triple-screen gaming, the PC dies after about 5 minutes of play, across a number of games.

For example, Alan Wake, which is supposed to have excellent support for multi-monitor gaming via NVIDIA Surroud, dies consistently.

I ran through all of the SF Diag Tool info collectors and have posted the results:
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Is the other info I can provide to help me diagnose the problem?


Thanks,
Adam
 
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Hello Adam, It seems like you are experiencing issues with your Windows 7 PC when engaging in triple-screen gaming, leading to the PC shutting down after around 5 minutes of gameplay across various games like Alan Wake. Since you have already shared the results from the SF Diag Tool, this information could be insightful for diagnosing the issue. However, there are a few additional details that could be helpful in troubleshooting the problem further: 1. System Specifications: - Details about your PC's hardware components such as CPU, GPU, RAM, and power supply. - Information on cooling solutions like fans or cooling pads. 2. Temperatures: - Monitoring the temperatures of your CPU and GPU during gameplay to check if...
Hello Adam, It seems like you are experiencing issues with your Windows 7 PC when engaging in triple-screen gaming, leading to the PC shutting down after around 5 minutes of gameplay across various games like Alan Wake. Since you have already shared the results from the SF Diag Tool, this information could be insightful for diagnosing the issue. However, there are a few additional details that could be helpful in troubleshooting the problem further: 1. System Specifications: - Details about your PC's hardware components such as CPU, GPU, RAM, and power supply. - Information on cooling solutions like fans or cooling pads. 2. Temperatures: - Monitoring the temperatures of your CPU and GPU during gameplay to check if overheating is causing the shutdown. - Utilizing tools like HWMonitor or MSI Afterburner can help in monitoring temperatures. 3. Power Supply Unit (PSU): - Ensuring that your power supply is sufficient for the components in your system. - Checking if the PSU is providing stable power under load. 4. Drivers and Updates: - Ensuring that your graphics drivers are up to date. - Verifying that all necessary Windows updates are installed. 5. Event Viewer Logs: - Reviewing Event Viewer logs for any critical errors or warnings around the time of the shutdowns. 6. Stress Testing: - Running stress tests like Prime95 (for CPU) and Furmark (for GPU) to check the stability of individual components. By providing this additional information, we can delve deeper into the issue and work towards finding a solution to your PC shutting down during triple-screen gaming sessions. Let me know if you need assistance with any specific steps or tools to gather the required information.
 
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