BSOD Random 0xA, IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

Hardware, hardware, hardware.

Something in/on your system is complaining.

If a clean install didnt fix it, then it isnt software unless you installed anything other than what came on the win 7 DVD.

Did you?


Perhaps drivers from a driver cd, perhaps a malware app, etc. Something.


This shows in the most recent DMP and is Related to RTCore64.sys MSI Afterburner from Micro-Star Int'l Co. Ltd.

It has known problems with win 7. I didnt see it in the earlier crashes so did you re-install it?


I did Re-Install it cuz i use it just to Control my Graphics Cards Fan Speed cuz it runs So low that it makes the most ANNOYING noise ever , but do you think that could be the cause?? and only thing installed right now is Slimdrivers (to get all my drivers) MSI Afterburner, Firefox 8.0, Mozilla ThunderBird, Steam, OpenOffice (dont feel like installing Office ATM), My Canon Printer Driver, Microsoft Security Essentials and THMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 (havnt even used it yet tho)


It might have been wiser to do a clean install (with HD format) and see if you crash BEFORE installing ANYTHING else. Then add things back one at a time till it crashes.

At this point you are back where you started. A 124 is hardware and you probably are going to have to test each piece one at a time on a CLEAN install

ok well i also looked at my parts warranty , i have 3 years on my CPU and Motherboard and Lifetime on my RAM , do you think i should RMA ?? like do you have any way of finding out what piece of Hardware is Causing the Problem so i can Fill out a RMA for it???

also i have uninstalled MSI Afterburrner right now and replaced it with EVGA Precision (do fix my Graphics cards Fan Speed)
 

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Cooler Master Strkyer Storm
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7 Fans
I did Re-Install it cuz i use it just to Control my Graphics Cards Fan Speed cuz it runs So low that it makes the most ANNOYING noise ever , but do you think that could be the cause?? and only thing installed right now is Slimdrivers (to get all my drivers) MSI Afterburner, Firefox 8.0, Mozilla ThunderBird, Steam, OpenOffice (dont feel like installing Office ATM), My Canon Printer Driver, Microsoft Security Essentials and THMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 (havnt even used it yet tho)


It might have been wiser to do a clean install (with HD format) and see if you crash BEFORE installing ANYTHING else. Then add things back one at a time till it crashes.

At this point you are back where you started. A 124 is hardware and you probably are going to have to test each piece one at a time on a CLEAN install

ok well i also looked at my parts warranty , i have 3 years on my CPU and Motherboard and Lifetime on my RAM , do you think i should RMA ?? like do you have any way of finding out what piece of Hardware is Causing the Problem so i can Fill out a RMA for it???

You need to take a deep breath and stop. Figuring out which part is causing the problem requires testing each one, one at a time. Your other option is to rep all of them at the same time if the mfr's will let you, but then you will be without a computer for a bit.


Whats your poison?
 

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It might have been wiser to do a clean install (with HD format) and see if you crash BEFORE installing ANYTHING else. Then add things back one at a time till it crashes.

At this point you are back where you started. A 124 is hardware and you probably are going to have to test each piece one at a time on a CLEAN install

ok well i also looked at my parts warranty , i have 3 years on my CPU and Motherboard and Lifetime on my RAM , do you think i should RMA ?? like do you have any way of finding out what piece of Hardware is Causing the Problem so i can Fill out a RMA for it???

You need to take a deep breath and stop. Figuring out which part is causing the problem requires testing each one, one at a time. Your other option is to rep all of them at the same time if the mfr's will let you, but then you will be without a computer for a bit.


Whats your poison?

lol well having no computer for a bit compared to having a PC that wont really run to its max potential is ok , like i got another PC i can use for The Web and stuff like that, so do you think i should RMA the RAM and CPU just to make it easy?

or is there like a program, i can use to like Stress test or something on each part?
 

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Home Built
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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AMD Bulldozer FX-8120 Eight-Core CPU 3.1GHz
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ASUS M5A97 AM3+
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27" Samsung SyncMaster S27B370 + Sony 21.5 Playstation 3d TV
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1920x1080 (HDMI) + 1920x1080 (DVI-HDMI)
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OCZ 120GB SSD (OS)
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OCZ ModXstrem-Pro 700 Watt
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Cooler Master Strkyer Storm
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7 Fans
ok well i also looked at my parts warranty , i have 3 years on my CPU and Motherboard and Lifetime on my RAM , do you think i should RMA ?? like do you have any way of finding out what piece of Hardware is Causing the Problem so i can Fill out a RMA for it???

You need to take a deep breath and stop. Figuring out which part is causing the problem requires testing each one, one at a time. Your other option is to rep all of them at the same time if the mfr's will let you, but then you will be without a computer for a bit.


Whats your poison?

lol well having no computer for a bit compared to having a PC that wont really run to its max potential is ok , like i got another PC i can use for The Web and stuff like that, so do you think i should RMA the RAM and CPU just to make it easy?

or is there like a program, i can use to like Stress test or something on each part?

Your call



FurMark download site: FurMark: VGA Stress Test, Graphics Card and GPU Stability Test, Burn-in Test, OpenGL Benchmark and GPU Temperature | oZone3D.Net
FurMark Setup:
- If you have more than one GPU, select Multi-GPU during setup
- In the Run mode box, select "Stability Test" and "Log GPU Temperature"
Click "Go" to start the test
- Run the test until the GPU temperature maxes out - or until you start having problems (whichever comes first).
NOTE: Set the alarm to go off at 90ºC. Then watch the system from that point on. If the system doesn't display a temperature, watch it constantly and turn it off at the first sign of video problems. DO NOT leave it it unmonitored, it can DAMAGE your video card!!!
If the temperature gets above 105ºC, quit the test - the video card is overheating.
- Click "Quit" to exit
CPU Stress Tests:
- http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=19182&lang=eng
- 7Byte : Hot CPU Tester Pro
- 7Byte : BurnIn64
- CPU Stress test - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net
- Fossil Free Online CPU Load or Stress Test.
- CPU Stability Test description, System Resources Tune-Up. Downloads List By All Time Popularity | PCWorld | PCWorld
- CPU Stress test - Overclock.net - Overclocking.net
- |MG| CPU Stability Test 6.0 Download
- LinX - A simple Linpack interface
 

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ok so what would you recommend like should i just RMA?? that way i get a brand new CPU (same Model Of course) and some New Ram too
 

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Home Built
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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AMD Bulldozer FX-8120 Eight-Core CPU 3.1GHz
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ASUS M5A97 AM3+
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Asus GeForce Nvidia 660
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27" Samsung SyncMaster S27B370 + Sony 21.5 Playstation 3d TV
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1920x1080 (HDMI) + 1920x1080 (DVI-HDMI)
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OCZ 120GB SSD (OS)
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Cooler Master Strkyer Storm
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ok so what would you recommend like should i just RMA?? that way i get a brand new CPU (same Model Of course) and some New Ram too

It is your choice. I have outlined what I think, and what you should do.

Were it me, I would fix it.
 

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Nvidia 9600M
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HD built-in
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45Mb down 5Mb up
ok so what would you recommend like should i just RMA?? that way i get a brand new CPU (same Model Of course) and some New Ram too

It is your choice. I have outlined what I think, and what you should do.

Were it me, I would fix it.

ok but what do you mean by "fix it"

i sent a RMA in for my Ram and going to do the same for my CPU
 

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Home Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Bulldozer FX-8120 Eight-Core CPU 3.1GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 AM3+
Memory
16GB DDR3 AMD Entertainment Edition 1333MHz PC3-16000 4X4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Asus GeForce Nvidia 660
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None
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Samsung SyncMaster S27B370 + Sony 21.5 Playstation 3d TV
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (HDMI) + 1920x1080 (DVI-HDMI)
Hard Drives
OCZ 120GB SSD (OS)
1TB WD Black 7200RPM Drive (Data/Steam Games)
750GB SeaGate Barracuda (Downloads, Pictures etc..)
PSU
OCZ ModXstrem-Pro 700 Watt
Case
Cooler Master Strkyer Storm
Cooling
7 Fans

My Computer My Computer

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Win 8 Release candidate 8400[email protected]4 gigsNvidia 9600M
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64AMD Bulldozer FX-8120 Eight-Core CPU 3.1GHz16GB DDR3 AMD Entertainment Edition 1333MHz P...Asus GeForce Nvidia 660
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Bulldozer FX-8120 Eight-Core CPU 3.1GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 AM3+
Memory
16GB DDR3 AMD Entertainment Edition 1333MHz PC3-16000 4X4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Asus GeForce Nvidia 660
Sound Card
None
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Samsung SyncMaster S27B370 + Sony 21.5 Playstation 3d TV
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (HDMI) + 1920x1080 (DVI-HDMI)
Hard Drives
OCZ 120GB SSD (OS)
1TB WD Black 7200RPM Drive (Data/Steam Games)
750GB SeaGate Barracuda (Downloads, Pictures etc..)
PSU
OCZ ModXstrem-Pro 700 Watt
Case
Cooler Master Strkyer Storm
Cooling
7 Fans
also its werid now i leave my PC on All day to test if i get blue screen, and NOTHING! left it on fro 24 hours (like i usually do) i even converted a movie got the CPU to hit about 98% usage and it didnt tank at all its like the BSOD are just random almost??) i have a question tho if it were "over Heating" would that trigger a 124 Hardware BSOD??)

Sorry For Double Posting :)

Edit: im downloading Half Life 2: Episode 2 from my Steam account to Test to see if it crashes when i play it (just for testing really)
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64AMD Bulldozer FX-8120 Eight-Core CPU 3.1GHz16GB DDR3 AMD Entertainment Edition 1333MHz P...Asus GeForce Nvidia 660
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Bulldozer FX-8120 Eight-Core CPU 3.1GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 AM3+
Memory
16GB DDR3 AMD Entertainment Edition 1333MHz PC3-16000 4X4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Asus GeForce Nvidia 660
Sound Card
None
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Samsung SyncMaster S27B370 + Sony 21.5 Playstation 3d TV
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (HDMI) + 1920x1080 (DVI-HDMI)
Hard Drives
OCZ 120GB SSD (OS)
1TB WD Black 7200RPM Drive (Data/Steam Games)
750GB SeaGate Barracuda (Downloads, Pictures etc..)
PSU
OCZ ModXstrem-Pro 700 Watt
Case
Cooler Master Strkyer Storm
Cooling
7 Fans
also its werid now i leave my PC on All day to test if i get blue screen, and NOTHING! left it on fro 24 hours (like i usually do) i even converted a movie got the CPU to hit about 98% usage and it didnt tank at all its like the BSOD are just random almost??) i have a question tho if it were "over Heating" would that trigger a 124 Hardware BSOD??)

Sorry For Double Posting :)

Edit: im downloading Half Life 2: Episode 2 from my Steam account to Test to see if it crashes when i play it (just for testing really)


Anything is possible. yours are 124's and heat, power, overclocking, etc can trigger one.
 

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Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
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17" Wxga
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none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
i have a question tho if it were "over Heating" would that trigger a 124 Hardware BSOD??)

It could...
"Ensure that the machine is adequately cooled.
If there is any doubt, open up the side of the PC case (be mindful of any relevant warranty conditions!) and point a mains fan squarely at the motherboard.
That will rule out most (lack of) cooling issues."
 

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i have a question tho if it were "over Heating" would that trigger a 124 Hardware BSOD??)

It could...
"Ensure that the machine is adequately cooled.
If there is any doubt, open up the side of the PC case (be mindful of any relevant warranty conditions!) and point a mains fan squarely at the motherboard.
That will rule out most (lack of) cooling issues."

ok well im not OC ang Part of my Computer (never have really)
i just find it odd since i got 5 220mm fans and 1 80 mm fan in my Case that it would over heat , but it is in a room that has a Fireplace going so it IS Possible , this is gunna sound stupid and i should no the answer to this since i can build a PC blind. but what is the best way to set up fans like blowing in or out etc , i got 1 on the bottom 2 on the top 1 in the back 1 in the front and 1 80 mill sitting beside my Hard rive to keep it cool. also got the CPU heat sink Fan on my CPU (stock) also pretty much most of my Side Panel is Got "Mesh Holes" and Glass
 
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64AMD Bulldozer FX-8120 Eight-Core CPU 3.1GHz16GB DDR3 AMD Entertainment Edition 1333MHz P...Asus GeForce Nvidia 660
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Bulldozer FX-8120 Eight-Core CPU 3.1GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M5A97 AM3+
Memory
16GB DDR3 AMD Entertainment Edition 1333MHz PC3-16000 4X4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Asus GeForce Nvidia 660
Sound Card
None
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Samsung SyncMaster S27B370 + Sony 21.5 Playstation 3d TV
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (HDMI) + 1920x1080 (DVI-HDMI)
Hard Drives
OCZ 120GB SSD (OS)
1TB WD Black 7200RPM Drive (Data/Steam Games)
750GB SeaGate Barracuda (Downloads, Pictures etc..)
PSU
OCZ ModXstrem-Pro 700 Watt
Case
Cooler Master Strkyer Storm
Cooling
7 Fans
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