Random BSOD every 1-2 days

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  1. Posts : 8
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       #1

    Random BSOD every 1-2 days


    Hi all,

    I built (5) identical Shuttle (SH67H3) computers about 6 months ago. Four of the computers are running without problems; one randomly BSOD's every 1-2 days (usually after 10 hours of operation). The computers are used only on gigs (for video playback) - no games or internet surfing. All the computers have been fine-tuned for the playback software (Dataton Watchout). Only necessary drivers installed; Windows updates & firewall disabled; no antivirus software. All settings are stock - no overclocking.

    To troubleshoot, I have run:
    Memtest86+ - 7 passes w/o errors on both sticks of RAM
    Prime95 - 2 hours w/o errors
    Driver Verifier - BSOD on (03/12/12) dump file

    I am still using my original installation of Windows (about 6 months ago)

    Specs:
    Windows Home Prem 7 SP1 32bit (OEM)
    Shuttle SH67H3 case
    Intel Core i5-2500
    G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666)
    (1) Crucial C300 64GB system drive *
    (1) Crucial C300 128GB work drive *
    XFX Radeon HD 5770 single-slot

    *I previously had to troubleshoot the C300 drives (on all 5 computers) by disabling LPM, enabling "hot plug", and updating the HD firmware.

    All (5) computers have the stock 300 watt PSU. This seemed a bit underpowered to me, but was OK'd by Shuttle and (4) of the computers are running fine without problems.

    Help is greatly appreciated!

    Thanks!
    Adam
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  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #2

    Your .dmp file shows a stop error of 0x124 which is a general hardware error .
    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
    Some generic advice.

    If you are overclocking STOP. Return to the default settings at least for now.
    If you are running a RAID update its driver.



    You can read more on this error and what to try here...
    Stop 0x124 - what it means and what to try
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  3. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks. Except for removing/swapping out hardware, I have followed the "Stop 0x124" troubleshooting strategy.

    -It doesn't seem to be overheating. It's a small case, so it hovers around 45c when running the video playback software.

    -The BIOS are the most current.

    Best,
    Adam
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #4

    humbar said:
    Thanks. Except for removing/swapping out hardware, I have followed the "Stop 0x124" troubleshooting strategy.

    -It doesn't seem to be overheating. It's a small case, so it hovers around 45c when running the video playback software.

    -The BIOS are the most current.

    Best,
    Adam
    Could also be ram, power, a driver (not likely), etc.
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  5. Posts : 8
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    Thread Starter
       #5

    I had an extra pack of RAM so I swapped it out. Guess I'll start there. Thanks.
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  6. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #6

    humbar said:
    I had an extra pack of RAM so I swapped it out. Guess I'll start there. Thanks.
    Good news, and good Job. Happens a lot.
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  7. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Unfortunately the computer crashed again w/ the replacement RAM. I don't know if it was a BSOD because the computer was off when I noticed (it had shut itself down). No dump file was posted. The last two crashes, I'm remembering now, didn't generate dump files and shut the computer down. Any ideas? What should I test next?
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  8. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #8

    humbar said:
    Unfortunately the computer crashed again w/ the replacement RAM. I don't know if it was a BSOD because the computer was off when I noticed (it had shut itself down). No dump file was posted. The last two crashes, I'm remembering now, didn't generate dump files and shut the computer down. Any ideas? What should I test next?

    Stress tests


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    - In the Run mode box, select "Stability Test" and "Log GPU Temperature"
    Click "Go" to start the test
    - Run the test until the GPU temperature maxes out - or until you start having problems (whichever comes first).
    NOTE: Set the alarm to go off at 90șC. Then watch the system from that point on. If the system doesn't display a temperature, watch it constantly and turn it off at the first sign of video problems. DO NOT leave it it unmonitored, it can DAMAGE your video card!!!
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  9. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I just finished running Furmark for 30min. The temp leveled out at 89c, 19fps at 1280X1024 (23fps was max) - no artifacts or errors.

    I'm running Hot CPU tester right now.
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  10. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Hot CPU Tester finished w/o errors. Maybe it's the motherboard?
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