BSOD playing TF2

awardnopoints

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I had just connected to a server while playing TF2 when my computer showed a BSOD, then crashed. I tried to restart it normally and it crashed. I tried to restart it in safe mode and it crashed. I tried to return to the previous best configuration and it crashed. I've tried starting in debug mode, running a system repair, and many other suggested fixes but none of them have done anything. Most have not even had the chance to start. I haven't been able to get past startup in any way shape or form. I tried using my copy of windows to reinstall the OS and hopefully fix the issue but that wouldn't start either. I've no idea what to do. I wish I could tell you the error message but the BSOD went so fast the first time and it hasn't shown up again. Now when it crashes the computer just freezes indefinitely or restarts. I can only assume this is the result of a virus as I wasn't toying around with new software or hardware. Is the only option left to wipe the hard drive or is there any solution any of you can come up with?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hardware Versand
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel ® Core i5-3570K
Motherboard
Z77A-G43 MSI, Micro ATX, DDR3
Memory
32GB
Graphics Card(s)
Gainward GTX 560 1024MB DDR5 HDCP Phantom
Sound Card
7.1 - channel Realtek ALC 892
Monitor(s) Displays
1
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
500GB S-ATA2
PSU
PurePower 530W
Fill out your system specs. Click the link in my signature to do it.

Follow the BSOD posting instructions and upload the resulting file so we can examine your system.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 15 L502x
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
Core i7-2670QM
Memory
8GB DDR3 PC3-10600
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 + GeForce GT 540M
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1TB 5400RPM Seagate
I don't think uploading that file will be possible for me, as it would involve accessing the non-functioning computer, which is impossible at this time.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hardware Versand
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel ® Core i5-3570K
Motherboard
Z77A-G43 MSI, Micro ATX, DDR3
Memory
32GB
Graphics Card(s)
Gainward GTX 560 1024MB DDR5 HDCP Phantom
Sound Card
7.1 - channel Realtek ALC 892
Monitor(s) Displays
1
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
500GB S-ATA2
PSU
PurePower 530W
How did you go about reinstalling Windows?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 15 L502x
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
Core i7-2670QM
Memory
8GB DDR3 PC3-10600
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 + GeForce GT 540M
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1TB 5400RPM Seagate
Have you been OC'ing anything?
Even if you haven't OC'ed, re-set EFI using 'Restore Defaults'.

Check if your CPU cooler is loose and the CPU fan plug is firmly connected.

Sounds like a hardware failure.
Was there any beeps when you try to start it?
Look up your beep codes at MSI Support Diagnostic Codes

Difficult to troubleshoot if the OS won't start.

First check that all cables and connections are secure and tight.

Try any suggestions you haven't already tried: Win7 Won't Boot checklist

If they don't help then you'll need to find the hardware that is causing the problem.

Disconnect everything that is not absolutely necessary, all external devices except keyboard and mouse (for now), everything internally except PSU, one RAM card, use internal Graphics, CPU and motherboard. Remove any PCIe cards, lights, non-essential fans, etc.

Do you have any spare components you can use to start testing with?

I would start with PSU, if you can, change out component and try to start system.
Next, RAM, Graphics card, CPU, motherboard.
 
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
76~2.0
OS
Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K 4.6GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z77X UD3H, f18
Memory
8GB (2X4GB) DDR3 1600 Corsair Vengeance CL8 1.5v
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X OC 1GB DDR5
Sound Card
Onboard VIA VT2021
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LCD Dell
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
Samsung 840Pro 128GB SSD,
Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB cache, Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB cache,
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Cooler Master Storm Scout
Cooling
Corsair H80 2x12cm Noctua NF P12 , 2x14cm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech Wave
Mouse
CM Sentinel
Internet Speed
Dismal
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Opera Next
Other Info
Haswell laptop: HP Envy 17t-j, i7-4700MQ, GeForce 740M 2GB DDR3, 17.3" Full HD 1920x1080, 16GB RAM, Samsung 840 Pro 128GB, 1TB Hitachi 7200 HDD,
Desktop: eSATA ports,
External eSATA Seagate 500GB SATA2 7200rpm,
External WD USB 500GB
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