System Freezing, Instability. New Build W7 x64

[v2kai]

spoke too soon. still occasionally locking up.

 

[v2kai]

Thought I had it locked down, disabling the HD AMD Audio driver that installs with Catalyst but such is not the case. Good news though is with the fresh install I did the driver verifier no longer BSOD on me right at login.

But still getting the freezing and locking up.

Help please?

 

[Maguscreed]

have you checked with intel for firmware updates for your ssd?

I think that would explain everything we've seen here.

 

[v2kai]

have you checked with intel for firmware updates for your ssd?

I think that would explain everything we've seen here.

Unless I've missed something, I looked into that and the only firmware updates available are for the 320 series SSD and older. I've got the newer 510 series and no firmware updates are listed on Intel's download page.

Any other suggestions as to what you think it might be?

 

[eraseme]

Mmm. There are a lot of BSOD and SSD related freezes reported recently. Vertex 2 and 3 series, Crucial M4 and now this Intel 510. And I'm not talking about the 8MB bug of the 320 series. I experienced major troubles with a Vertex 2 120GB. All OCZ suggests is update firmware or send back for RMA. But there is really something wrong in SSD land.
I'm about to buy a 'reliable' Intel SSD, so thats why I follow this post.

I wonder what it could be. Nobody knows yet. As far as I can guess a combination of controller and/or Windows and/or BIOS and/or firmware.
Well that doesnt bring you any further but I just wanted to let you know.
See for example ocztechnologyforum.com or just Google +ssd +freeze.

It's just a matter of time before articles about this appear in the media.

 

[v2kai]

Mmm. There are a lot of BSOD and SSD related freezes reported recently. Vertex 2 and 3 series, Crucial M4 and now this Intel 510. And I'm not talking about the 8MB bug of the 320 series. I experienced major troubles with a Vertex 2 120GB. All OCZ suggests is update firmware or send back for RMA. But there is really something wrong in SSD land.
I'm about to buy a 'reliable' Intel SSD, so thats why I follow this post.

I wonder what it could be. Nobody knows yet. As far as I can guess a combination of controller and/or Windows and/or BIOS and/or firmware.
Well that doesnt bring you any further but I just wanted to let you know.
See for example ocztechnologyforum.com or just Google +ssd +freeze.

It's just a matter of time before articles about this appear in the media.

I ran an OCZ Vertex 2 120GB in this machine prior this Intel 510 series 120GB. It was one of the known defective OCZ Vertex 2 units. That was RMA'ed quickly and is now running smoothly in my older XP machine, and the troubles I was having before was definitely entirely hardware related with the SSD and windows 7. With the Vertex 2, the machine performed well for roughly 4 months with the well known hibernation/sleep problems initially taken care of but then the disk entirely crashed in the span of about 48 hours a few months later and was toast.

This time with the new Intel 510 series (i thought would be more reliable) problems are more frequent and worse right off the bat. I assumed like you, the newer Intel would be more 'reliable' seeing as it was the newest gen, and also running with my Intel cpu and Intel sata ports on my mobo.... it appears not to be the case. I'm still stumped on what the exact cause is, and what I can even do to attempt a fix. I've been scouring the net and trying everything under the sun and as a last resort have joined this forum for outside support because I'm really getting nowhere fast. The amount of time I've spent trying to fix this issue really is unreal. All brand new hardware for what I thought would be a good investment and quick hassle free setup in a new main computer system. Boy was I wrong.

Very frustrating. My advice: keeping that Intel SSD idea on the shelf for now seems like a good idea. I appreciate your post. Its good to hear about other people's similar problems; gives me a little hope that I'm not the only one.

 

[eraseme]

W're in the exact same situation. only I am one step behind...
I can RMA my Vertex-2 but I've read many examples of multi RMA's on the OCZ forum.
Maybe I should buy two mechanical SATA3 HDisks in fast RAID for my OS and just forget about SSD. Stability and reliability are more important things than anything else.

But the Vertex was running good and so fast for a few months. OS started up so quickly and it was great working with apps like Photoshop. Untill the BSOD's popped up and finally the SSD died.
Don't you think it must have something to do with your MBoard or SATA controller on it? You tried two SSd's on it and both give troubles.
And the Vertex runs fine on your older system. Could you please give the specs of both your systems?

I own a ASUS p8h67 m evo with 2x4 Kingston 1333 DDR-3 mem.
Processor= 2600K Intel with use of embedded GPU. For my data I use a WD Caviar 1TB HD. The system is not in anyway overclocked.

I recognize the frustration. It's not just reinstall Windows.Just think of all the updates and finetuning of your OS and apps.. And think about data loss for some users who did not make any backups. I have had a lot of system crashes in the past and I have always been able to restore quickly from an imagefile. This time thats not gonna work anymore. Even if it was possible it would be just waiting for the next freeze.
I'm writing this on my old computer and I'm not sure yet what my next step will be...

Btw: have a search on this forum with keywords SSD and freeze.
Then do the same on Google. Hell you are not alone!

 

[v2kai]

W're in the exact same situation. only I am one step behind...
I can RMA my Vertex-2 but I've read many examples of multi RMA's on the OCZ forum.
Maybe I should buy two mechanical SATA3 HDisks in fast RAID for my OS and just forget about SSD. Stability and reliability are more important things than anything else.

But the Vertex was running good and so fast for a few months. OS started up so quickly and it was great working with apps like Photoshop. Untill the BSOD's popped up and finally the SSD died.
Don't you think it must have something to do with your MBoard or SATA controller on it? You tried two SSd's on it and both give troubles.
And the Vertex runs fine on your older system. Could you please give the specs of both your systems?

I own a ASUS p8h67 m evo with 2x4 Kingston 1333 DDR-3 mem.
Processor= 2600K Intel with use of embedded GPU. For my data I use a WD Caviar 1TB HD. The system is not in anyway overclocked.

I recognize the frustration. It's not just reinstall Windows.Just think of all the updates and finetuning of your OS and apps.. And think about data loss for some users who did not make any backups. I have had a lot of system crashes in the past and I have always been able to restore quickly from an imagefile. This time thats not gonna work anymore. Even if it was possible it would be just waiting for the next freeze.
I'm writing this on my old computer and I'm not sure yet what my next step will be...

Btw: have a search on this forum with keywords SSD and freeze.
Then do the same on Google. Hell you are not alone!

What was the model number of your first vertex 2? did it have an E in the part number; the extended version? I also did a fair bit of reading about the OCZ debacle and multiple RMA's during my first OCZ Vertex 2 SSD failure. I hope it fairs better in my XP system. I've been taking every precautionary measure possible to treat these drives properly and configure OS settings to suit them but still its been a rollercoaster ride to this point.Thought I would be in the clear with an Intel... sigh
You might be better off with the fast RAID setup for stability and reliability it seems.

My W7x64 build spec is listed on the 'system spec link' at the bottom left of each of my posts and I'll throw up my XP system as well once I'm home from work and have a minute.

I'm with you, I'm thinking it has to be mobo/controller related because I've tried, and retried everything a few times. Clean OS installs, all drivers, firmware, bios updates, removing HDD's and isolating specific hardware components, HDD and system scans, RAM tests, stress tests etc and I'm still up sh!t creek. I'm at the point where I'm not even reinstalling my programs and settings fully because I know if an actual solution comes up and requires a wipe and reinstall I'll be starting from scratch soon anyways. I have system backups but they seem redundant at this point and only my data backups are of any value to me on this new system build.

I'm not sure if I should be chasing Intel down for support, MS or Asus? or all of the above...aargh

 

[eraseme]

My W7x64 build spec is listed on the 'system spec link' at the bottom left of each of my posts

OMG didnt see that

Got it right here on the table: pn oczssd2-2vtxe120g

Could it be the 67 chipset????? Just thinking. Somebody mentioned it on the OCZ forum

 

[Layback Bear]

Just a little tid bit. Microsoft has offered 2 updates for your mouse and keyboard, which I use both. I downloaded both with no problem. Received both with Windows updates.

 

[v2kai]

Just a little tid bit. Microsoft has offered 2 updates for your mouse and keyboard, which I use both. I downloaded both with no problem. Received both with Windows updates.

the intellipoint intellitype softwares? If so I also tried those updates as well as rolling them back to older ones with no improvement in system stability. If you are referring to something else please elaborate!

 

[v2kai]

My W7x64 build spec is listed on the 'system spec link' at the bottom left of each of my posts

OMG didnt see that

Got it right here on the table: pn oczssd2-2vtxe120g

Could it be the 67 chipset????? Just thinking. Somebody mentioned it on the OCZ forum

Yea you have the vtxe120g like I did initially. That was the garbage one they were selling everyone and they replaced it with the non 'e' model.

I wouldn't rule the 67 chipset out as a possibility. Already they had the first controller recall with the 1155 chipset asus boards and alot of people having similar issues are running these mobos as well.

 

[Layback Bear]

I think we are talking about the same things. Recommend updates using Windows update just like you get your security updates or a SP.

 

[v2kai]

I think we are talking about the same things. Recommend updates using Windows update just like you get your security updates or a SP.

Ah I see. Nonetheless, very much appreciate the suggestion, more heads are better than my one which may have overlooked or missed something obvious along the way.

 

[v2kai]

Old xp system specs now running the RMA replaced Vertex 2 as OS drive:

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
MOBO: A8N-VM CSM
OS: Windows XP Pro SP3
GPU: eVGAGeforce 8800GT Ultra Superclocked 512MB + Thermaltake
AUDIO: Sound Blaster 2 Audigy 5.1
RAM:3GB DDR RAM PC3200 Mushkin / Micron
PSU: Noisetaker 420W
STORAGE:OCZ Vertex 2 120GB (OS)
WD Black 1TB (data)
WD 750GB (data)
ENCLOSURE: Antec P180 Mini

Really hoping the RMA replacement vertex 2 holds up. The old machine is so much faster now, I dont know if I can go back. *fingers crossed*

This new machine is still driving me insane. Sometimes it'll go a few days absolutely no problems and then freeze out of the blue, other times within 10 seconds after logging in. There is no rhyme or reason to this thing. No obvious triggers.

 

[Layback Bear]

V2kia, just a though. Your power supply close to the limits with that video card. If it were my computer I would stick at lease 650w power supply of a known good brand. Corsair, Antec, ect. This is just a suggestion from me.

 

[v2kai]

V2kia, just a though. Your power supply close to the limits with that video card. If it were my computer I would stick at lease 650w power supply of a known good brand. Corsair, Antec, ect. This is just a suggestion from me.

Oh my new W7x64 machine is running an 850W corsair so plenty of overhead. I know I'm pushing the limit on my old system with the 420W but it hasn't given me any trouble so far. Thanks for the suggestion. In the future I may bump it up a couple Watts seeing as PSU's arent overly pricey these days.

 

[Layback Bear]

Your Corsair 850 should serve you well. I also have a AX850, a bit pricey but I'm worth it.

 

[v2kai]

No other gurus have any insight for me on my annoying new computer system?
Is there nothing else I can do from my end?

 

[eraseme]

Just another few suggestions if not already mentioned:

* Safe Mode
* Replace videocard with another ordinary card, just to be sure it had nothing to to with it
* fukc around with some BIOS settings like AHCI/IDE or SATA options
* Dubblecheck Asus.com for Mainboard updates
* Check Intel for firmware updates for 510 AND p67 updates for Mboard chipset (compare with the ones on Asus)
* Try Firmware downgrades
* Dubblecheck windows settings like turn off indexing and some other things that are best for your SSD.
* Try USB boot tools and do some tests
* RMA card and try again
* Keep searching on Google or Intel with the right combination of keywords
I remember seeing a review of the 510 where a test tool reported power offs of the 510 caused by SATA port.
* Erase disk with the appropiated tool and start all over again but now make a step by step diary.
Also make images during the new installation process.
* Think harder