Update: Here is the LATEST 'Seven Forums' file.
Again, it is NOT copying the latest Event Logs in the 'Dump' and 'Minidump' folders and I REALLY don't know why that is. I erased the older 'Seven Forums' folders and I STILL get the same 4 'Dump' results. YES I waited until it said "Press any key to continue" and then I did press any key.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/b0ea450/n/Seven_Forums2.rar
The Seven Forums - system.txt file shows that you're having issues with either your hard drive or the controller that controls it (on the motherboard).
I cannot recall - have you run these hardware diagnostics?
If not, please run them now.H/W Diagnostics:
Please start by running these bootable hardware diagnostics:
Memory Diagnostics (read the details at the link)
HD Diagnostic (read the details at the link)
If so (and they passed), then I'd start by replacing the chipset drivers on your motherboard. If that doesn't fix it, then I'd have to suspect a problem with the motherboard itself.
In that case, please run this free test:
Try this free stress test: Free Software - GIMPS
Prime95 Setup:
- extract the contents of the zip file to a location of your choice
- double click on the executable file
- select "Just stress testing"
- select the "Blend" test. If you've already run MemTest overnight you may want to run the "Small FFTs" test instead.
- "Number of torture test threads to run" should equal the number of CPU's times 2 (if you're using hyperthreading).
The easiest way to figure this out is to go to Task Manager...Performance tab - and see the number of boxes under CPU Usage History
Then run the test for 6 to 24 hours - or until you get errors (whichever comes first).
The Test selection box and the stress.txt file describes what components that the program stresses.
Got a BSOD 10mins into running Prime95 test with Google Chrome open with one tab (this website) where i was trying to ask how long the test should run. Could it be because i had the test running along with Google Chrome that the system encountered an error during the test? Here are the results. I'll run another test without having any unnecessary programs open.
How many hours should i run this test? should i be worried about heat issues? I am running "8 torture tests" because my CPU is a quad-core.
It depends on how you were running the test - but it indicates a hardware problem.
What were the results of the hardware tests that I recommended?
As for how long to run the test - please read, completely, the instructions that I posted in my previous post.
Ok I'm back with more accurate results because I let the test run with nothing else in the background. Some of my CPU cores failed to run the test whereas others held out for more than 9hours of testing in which case I stopped the test because instructions said 6-24hrs. Here are the results.
/bump thread
If you've run the hard drive and memory tests - then this only leaves a couple of other components. The most likely would be the motherboard or CPU.
So, now you'll have to remove everything from the system with the exception of:
- case
- PSU
- mobo
- CPU, cooler and fan
- 1 stick of RAM
- hard drive
- video card
- mouse and keyboard
- monitor
Then run the Prime95 test again. If it fails, then it's one of the components that's left.
If that's the case - then start replacing the components one-by-one until you find the bad one.
Sorry I didnt reply on time, i was away on holiday with no internet.
Not sure i understood what you were saying. You're saying that I should restart the Prime95 test again with 1stick of RAM? Sorry if I'm not getting it.
EDIT: Just on a side note. The last time I got a BSOD was because I was running Prime95 on Blend mode with 8 torture tests and I was browsing on Chrome on this website replying to threads. But i think thats because i was pushing my CPU beyond it's limits. But the last time i got PROPER BSODx was a few weeks ago when i was watching a video on IGN.com using Firefox.
Usamsa is suggesting you pull all but one stick of ram and re-running the tests described.
With just the mentioned components attached if something fails you can narrow the list down.
If you push your cpu beyond its limit it should not Blue screen
If you are blue screening you should have DMP files. Haave yoou done a search for *.DMP?
Ken
^Thanks for the simplification. I shall re-run the same torture tests again. The thing is, the test doesn't completely fail if you read my older posts. I have 8 different tests running at the same time. Some threads fail while others hold out until I stop them after 9hrs of testing overnight. Please check my older posts and take a look at my .DUMP files, i have them all uploaded including my last Prime95 test results. Once more, I'll post back with an update.
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