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BSOD at random times while using.
I'm using a Dell XPS9100
Windows 7 home premium 64-bit SP1
Intel COre i7 CPU 930 @ 2.8GHz
4.0GB RAM
ATI Radeon HD 5700
I have been getting random BSOD as long as i am using the computer. The BSOD could occur during gaming, streaming online on youtube, or even just scrolling in facebook with itunes on. I have cleaned the com multiple times using cccleaner, malwarebytes, avg and such. The BSOD usually happens like 2 hours after the com is on. Usually the first 2 hours, the com is normal, after that, the BSOD would occur anytime as long as i am using it. I have left my CPU running while i'm not out, the BSOD would not occur. I have tried memtest86 and have passed.
Sometimes, after the BSOD, the cpu would not be able to boot and the power button would start blinking in orange light, 6 short beeps. It would occur when i try to boot it right after the BSOD. I would need the leave the computer for few hours before i could restart it again.
The computer is no longer on warranty and i have called dell but they say that they will need to send technicians to check which would cost a bit. And i am also trying not to reformat the whole computer as i am not sure if it would fix the problem and would be really troublesome with my documents.
Thank you in advance to anyone who could aid me in this situation. This is my first thread and i am not sure this is sufficient. Please do not hesitate to ask if anymore information is required as this is all i can think off for now.
Gordon.