BSOD no consistent cause, error 0x00000124


  1. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64 bit
       #1

    BSOD no consistent cause, error 0x00000124


    System is blue screening once every few days with no consistent cause. Usually happens over night when I am not at the computer as it is left on 24/7. Attaching zip file from the computer. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 7,050
    Windows 10 Pro
       #2

    Hi gverrault,

    Welcome to the 7forums.

    The errors are 0x124 WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR (Windows Hardware Error Architecture)
    This means that there are problems with your hardware, but this error is mostly caused by overclocking or faulty drivers




    STOP 0x124 Troubleshooting

    Read carefully before proceeding.



       Warning
    If you're overclocking your system, revert back to stock clocks now.

       Note
    Test the system once the overclock is removed before continuing with the steps outlined below.


    Part One: CPU Stress Test
    Part Two: MemTest86+ RAM Diagnostic
    Part Three: Hard Drive Diagnostics
    Part Four: GPU Stress Test




    ONE

     CPU TEST


    Run Prime95 to stress test your CPU. Prime95 - Stress Test Your CPU - Windows 7 Help Forums

       Warning
    Your CPU temperatures will rise quickly while under this stress test. Keep a keen eye on them and abort the test if overheating occurs.





    TWO

     RAM TEST


    Run MemTest86+ to analyse your RAM. MemTest86+ - Test RAM - Windows 7 Help Forums

       Note


    MemTest86+ needs to be run for at least 8 passes for conclusive results. Set it running before you go to bed and leave it overnight. We're looking for zero errors here. Even a single error will indicate RAM failure.





    THREE

     HDD TEST


    Run SeaTools to check the integrity of your HDD. SeaTools - HDD test - Windows 7 Help Forums

       Note
    Do not run SeaTools on an SSD as the results will be invalid.


    Run chkdsk Disk Check




    FOUR

     GPU TEST


    Run Furmark to stress test your GPU. FurMark - GPU Stress Test - Windows 7 Help Forums

       Note
    Run Furmark for around 30 minutes.

       Warning
    Your GPU temperatures will rise quickly while Furmark is running. Keep a keen eye on them and abort the test if overheating occurs.
      My Computer


 

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