Computer locks up during certain games, event viewer included

matts6887 said:

MajorFoley said:

matts6887 said:

On a separate note; one thing to also consider is its also possible there could be 1 or more ram modules that are bad. I would download memtest86+ at the following link and run several passes through it so it can double check for possible bad ram. Also, you can try taking all the ram modules out and one by one put them back in and see if any of them cause the bsod again. If it does; then you know its the ram module(s) that are at fault.

Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

Look ill try out that hwmonitor, but im gonna say again it isnt a BSOD its a lockup. ill try running the game with that in the background and see if there are any changes.

Well; I will tell ya that there are some things i am not a 100% expert in figuring out(at least not yet; but I am still learning little by little as i go along) when it comes to certain errors, etc.; But!; the reason i mentioned the above about the bad ram possibly being a issue; is because of some info and insight so to speak ive gained from reading other posts on other forums etc that were posted via links from google I do research the errors etc to try and pinpoint what or where the problem may lay at so i can try and remember for future reference.

I try that but when i cant find a solution i come here to post

Go over your install thoroughly using the Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7
starting with the hardware tests.

Almost everyone will find the problem's cause if all the steps are worked through. Take all the time you need, ask back any questions or post results of steps for more suggestions.

gregrocker said:

Go over your install thoroughly using the Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7
starting with the hardware tests.

Almost everyone will find the problem's cause if all the steps are worked through. Take all the time you need, ask back any questions or post results of steps for more suggestions.

Thanks i will follow that now, i just finished a mem test so it doesnt seem to be my ram, as it came up with no errors. However if it IS my computer overheating, i just realized i havent cleaned out my case in a good while and the dust could cause an overheat, could this be a likely cause?

It shows in the tutorial how to monitor your CPU temps and compare them against suggested Max using CoreTemp. What are the running temps now under load?

gregrocker said:

It shows in the tutorial how to monitor your CPU temps and compare them against suggested Max using CoreTemp. What are the running temps now under load?

ok running coretemp with steam and IE in the background, heres a screenshot.

They're about half the max temp shown there for your CPU, so no worries.

What's hideous is all of the freeloaders you have starting with Windows in the System Tray. None of those except your AV need to be starting with Windows. So follow the tutorial's critical step to establish a Clean Boot.

gregrocker said:

They're about half the max temp shown there for your CPU, so no worries.

What's hideous is all of the freeloaders you have starting with Windows in the System Tray. None of those except your AV need to be starting with Windows. So follow the tutorial's critical step to establish a Clean Boot.

I know it will make my comp boot faster but really cause lock ups to occur during games?
i guess i can clean up the boot, i plan on installing this SSD i won at PAX soon enough as well but i dont wanna wipe my computer just yet. But i dont see how disabling all those at the start willl prevent the lock ups im having