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The thread discusses ongoing BSOD issues mainly related to hardware errors, specifically bugcheck 124, which often indicates hardware problems such as overheating or power supply inadequacies. The original poster has tested various components and suspects heat or driver conflicts, particularly with outdated Xbox 360 wireless drivers. A responder suggests monitoring temperatures during gaming, updating drivers, and testing RAM configurations, indicating that hardware or driver issues might be causing the BSODs. Overall, the thread emphasizes hardware stability diagnostics and driver updates to resolve the crashes.
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My specs
GPU: Gtx 960
CPU: fx 8320 @3.5
MoBo:GB-78LMT-USB3
RAM: 4x4gb Ripjaw
HDD: Seagate 7900rpm(I think)
SDD: Intel 250gb
PSU: 475w
I also have multiple fans and temps are good

I've been getting the BSODs when playing games and they are getting spookin me.
I have dont the following tests:
Memtest (8 passes 0 errors)
Furmark (1080p benchmark and its included CPU Burner) (I must add that this test did BSOD me until I re seated both my ram and gpu but I pass both tests now perfectly fine)
Seagate HDD/SDD Test (passed)

The prime problem is this ntoskrnle.exe x124 bsod, I fixed the dump_ataport.sys x124 bsod(I believe)
 

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Jack I've also been rereading your thread again and many of your dump files have been Bugcheck 124 with a machine check eception. Now as well as RAM one of the main causes for this crash can be a weak power supply.
I've been trying to find an Orion 475W PSU so I can check on the specifications. One has to also consider how many amps a PSU gives out too as this is critical to the machine running stable.
Now your GTX 960 requires 20A to run properly:
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The Orion/Hec PSU I could find (Orion and Hec seem one and the same) is this one at newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339019

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I would consider replacing the power supply in any case asap.
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Notice the amps on the 12v rail. This should give you some future proofing too.
 

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thanks! I will order today or tomorrow, I've had this psu for awhile and am not surprised if it is probably faulty.
 

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Let me know how you get on Jack and best of luck!
 

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Do you think this is probably the issue? 60 bucks is a bit much to throw at hopes. I will probably buy it either way. I am just curious.
 

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probability of psu causing the issue?
I am pretty sure this crappy psu is all what remains other than my HDD. (I had the issue before upgrading these parts)
 

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probability of psu causing the issue?
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(I had the issue before upgrading these parts)
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I'd say pretty high but in any case it needed replacing anyway and also remember that PSU's get worse with age. If it's over 3yrs old then it's probably only giving out 75% of what it used to.
 

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Things are going flawlessly, should i put all 4 ram sticks in?
 

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Sure why not.. Hopefully the PSU was the culprit. I'll keep my fingers crossed. :)
 

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