New R9 290! Crashes even non-gaming


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    New R9 290! Crashes even non-gaming


    Hello,

    I recently purchased a new Sapphire Tri-X R9 290 along with a new EVGA 750W power supply and my computer hasn't been the same ever since. I can run in Safe Mode without crashing, however running Windows normally crashes every 20 minutes or so - sometimes sooner.

    Here's the report. I appreciate any advice you can offer.

    Thanks.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Hi,

    Can anyone answer whether I posted this incorrectly or in the wrong subforum? I cannot understand how this thread has received so many views but no replies.

    If there's any other information I can offer I would be happy to.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #3

    A "stop 0x124" is fundamentally different to many other types of bluescreens because it stems from a hardware complaint. Stop 0x124 minidumps contain very little practical information, and it is therefore necessary to approach the problem as a case of hardware in an unknown state of distress. You can read more on this error and what to try here... Stop 0x124 - what it means and what to try: Stop 124 - What it means and what to try
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 265
    Windows 7 Pro
       #4

    Did you update to the latest drivers? If yes, start working your way back the drivers' list until you find one that works. My XFX R9 hates the latest driver - would exhibit the same symptoms as yours, but the one-step older one works without issues.

    Before installing video drivers I recommend using DriverSweeper in Safe Mode to clean the old ones.

    P.S. You didn't say if you are getting BSOD errors.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thank you for the responses!

    I will test out everything I can and post results.
      My Computer


 

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