BSOD playing LoL, 0x124

[Tenkei]

I've been having the 0x124 BSOD for quite a while now. It seems like it happens at different intervals 99% of the time during gaming (1% during youtube/movies). I've tried one stick of ram, then the other, but still get the BSOD. I've attached the dump files. Help please? It's getting on my last nerve

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I've tried the link that everyone seems to be posting for the 0x124 error (Stop 124 - What it means and what to try)

 

[Gknrsy]

Hi ,

It's coming from your AMD Processor.

1 - Check your cpu temperature
2 - Prime95 test http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/100352-hardware-stress-test-prime95.html

 

[Tenkei]

Thank you for the reply. The cpu temps are at 39 degrees. Could it be that it's just going bad?

 

[Gknrsy]

39 degrees it's normal .. please make prime95 test

 

[Tenkei]

Alright I'll do that and post results tomorrow. Almost 2 am here and the wife is not happy

 

[Thedoctor44]

Yes I agree with Gknrsy, running Prime95 will be the best option.

===============================================================================
Common Platform Error Record @ fffffa8004a5f038
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Record Id     : 01cf3af875a42da4
Severity      : Fatal (1)
Length        : 928
Creator       : Microsoft
Notify Type   : [COLOR="SeaGreen"]Machine Check Exception[/COLOR]
Timestamp     : 3/8/2014 18:01:46
Flags         : 0x00000002 PreviousError

===============================================================================
Section 0     : Processor Generic
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptor    @ fffffa8004a5f0b8
Section       @ fffffa8004a5f190
Offset        : 344
Length        : 192
Flags         : 0x00000001 Primary
Severity      : Fatal

Proc. Type    : x86/x64
Instr. Set    : x64
Error Type    : [COLOR="Red"]Cache error[/COLOR]
Operation     : Data Read
Flags         : 0x00
Level         : 1
CPU Version   : 0x0000000000100f43
Processor ID  : 0x0000000000000002

A machine check exception means the CPU has found a fault and has reported it, Windows then generates a bugcheck. A machine check exception doesn't necessarily mean the CPU is at fault.
However if we look at the type of error it indicates a cache error, this generally indicates a CPU failure.

Please run Prime95 for around 2 hours.
Post back the results.

 

[Tenkei]

Running Prime95 at the moment. I just checked my cpu temps with AMD Overdrive. They're at 61 degrees. Is this safe? I'm using the CM v8 cooler if that helps any.

 

[Thedoctor44]

Yes 61 degrees is fine.

 

[Tenkei]

Perfect, thanks again. I'm running Prime95, and will head out for a few hours. I'll stop it then and report back.

 

[Tenkei]

Okay, so I came home to a BSOD on my computer. Picture attached. How do I go about posting my Prime95 test results? Also, will I be able to see them even if there was a BSOD during the test?

 

[Thedoctor44]

Go to where Prime95 is located and there will be a text file called results.txt
Upload that.

Because of the type of bugcheck that you have I can't say whether it's hardware or not because it could be driver related.

Please upload the dump file as well.

I also recommend running Prime95 in safe mode.

 

[Tenkei]

Hm strange. Couple things I noticed. i don't have any dumps in window\minidump. Also, there is no file called results.txt. I'll try running again in safe mode.

 

[Thedoctor44]

Ok.
Please post the results.

Sometimes the dump files can get interrupted during crash collection when the bugcheck has initialized.

 

[Tenkei]

Tried running Prime 95 on safe mode, and got a BSOD twice. It seems like I got a result from Prime95 though. Attached.

 

[Thedoctor44]

It only passed once, the fact that it only passed once and it was in safe mode makes me believe your CPU is at fault.

I'm afraid the problem with hardware testing is that it can be expensive because you need to swap/replace parts to see if the issue persists and I'm afraid it looks like you'll have to change your CPU by either swapping it with another one or buying a new one.

 

[Gknrsy]

Hi ,

I also agreed with Thedoctor44

But also before purchase new cpu please try ,

1 - Remove cooler and clean
2 - Remove your cpu try to clean cpu slot
3 - If necessary apply some thermal paste
4 - Install cpu , safe mode try prime95 test again.

 

[Tenkei]

Alright I will try that thank you. Just in case I do have to purchase a new one, can anyone recommend something? I have a Crosshair IV mobo with radeon 6870 video card.

 

[Thedoctor44]

It depends what you use your PC for and how much you are willing to spend.
Personally I like Intel much more than AMD so I would use an Intel CPU.

However, because I've never used an AMD CPU or GPU I can't really vouch for them but I've been told if you have one AMD component it's best to get the other because they work better together.
As in you have an AMD GPU so it might be better if you got an AMD CPU.

I've also been told AMD CPUs overheat a lot more so I would recommend getting a good heatsink and fan if you don't have one already.

 

[Tenkei]

I heard that as well which is why I went with the Phenom II. The only things I do on my computer are games, and pretty much youtube/download movies. I have the Cooler Master v8 heatsink for my CPU at the moment. When I first set up my computer my cpu was at 32 degrees, so I think this is a good heatsink.