Solved BSOD/Random crashes (Attached perfmon/Windows_NT6_BSOD_jcgriff2)

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Wiped + Reinstalled 7/19/2012 Full version
- Hardware age 2.5 years - OS age 22 hours (Was happening for a week prior to wipe/reinstall)
- OS pre-wipe age 2.5 years
- CPU AMD Phenom 9650 Quad-Core Processor, 2300 Mhz
- MB M4A78-EM-ASUS
- Memory 8GB (PC2-6400) 800Mhz (though running at 667 for some reason)
- GPU AMD Radeon HD 6770 (Was using AMD's drivers pre-wipe, pc crashed before I got to loading them)
- I updated my SSD to the latest v1.37 (OCZ Vertex 2)
- Updated BIOS to latest version (M4A78-EM-ASUS-2102)
Three hard drives.
C: OCZ Vertex 2 SSD 60GB
D: (previously K) WD SATA 500GB
L: WD IDE 300GB

I Have not added anything new to system recently
I ran a system scan:
C:\Users\keith>sfc /verifyonly
Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.
Beginning verification phase of system scan.
Verification 100% complete.
Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

I tested the memory 1 stick at a time with Windows Memory Diagnostic -- burned iso to cd and booted into it.
I ran the jcgriff2 BSOD collector, the perfmon /report, zipped them up and attached it to this thread

I appreciate any help I can get on this.

 

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I moved my tower and monitor to a different power strip and outlet. Since then, I have received zero crashes or bsods. I will continue to test.

 

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Still happening but not as frequent
Attached the latest minidump

 

[HonorGamer]

Hello, Sorry for the late reply!

It looks like you are using McAfee Anti-Virus. Try using MSE until we finish troubleshooting: Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows

It is also possible that you have hardware problems, Try this:

BugCheck 0x124

You have a 0x124 hardware bugcheck. If the system is still under warranty, I would recommend sending it in to have diagnostic tests done and any bad hardware replaced.

   Warning

Before you proceed with the following, answer these two questions: Are you still under warranty? Does your warranty allow you to open up the machine to check hardware? If you are unsure of the answers to these questions, contact your system manufacturer. :warn:WARNING: The steps that follow can void your warranty!!!

For your hardware stop 0x124 crash, read through http://www.sevenforums.com/crash-lockup-debug-how/35349-stop-0x124-what-means-what-try.html and use the following hardware checks to supplement that link.

• If you are overclocking any hardware, please stop.
  
  
• If you have an SSD, make sure the following are up to date:
  • SSD firmware
  • BIOS Version
  • Chipset Drivers
  • Hard disk controller drivers/SATA drivers
  • If you have a Marvell IDE ATA/ATAPI device, make sure the drivers are up to date from the Intel site or Marvell site and not from your motherboard/vendor support site.
  
  
• Run all but the advanced tests with SeaTools for HDDs.
  SeaTools for Windows
  
  SeaTools for DOS​
  
  
• Monitor temperatures during the following tests.
  
  Use the following programs to monitor the temperatures.​
  • Real Temp is a good CPU temperature monitor.
  • Speccy - System Information - Free Download will monitor all hardware temperatures.
  • HWiNFO, HWiNFO32 & HWiNFO64 - Hardware Information and Analysis Tools can be inaccurate for CPU temperatures, but is a good program for GPU temperature monitoring.
  • Use FurMark: VGA Stress Test, Graphics Card and GPU Stability Test, Burn-in Test, OpenGL Benchmark and GPU Temperature | oZone3D.Net to test the graphics card GPU. Let it run until the GPU temperatures even out or until the GPU temperatures reach a dangerous level (you can find the max temperature for your card on either the nVidia or AMD sites; if you are not sure, ask us). The goal is to get a steady temperature, find out if the GPU is overheating, or to see if there are any artifacts present in the test itself: look for strange pixelated patterns on the screen or colors that do not look like they belong. Then use the |MG| Video Memory Stress Test 1.7.116 Download to test your graphics card memory. Let the memory test run for at least seven passes; the more the better.
    
    
  • Run http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/100352-hardware-stress-test-prime95.html to determine any hardware problems. Run all three tests for a few hours each. If you get errors, stop the test and post back here.
    
    
  • Follow the steps for doing CPU stress test using IntelBurnTest
  
  
• Run the boot version of Memtest86+ paying close attention to Parts 2 and 3 of the tutorial. Also, in case Memtest86+ misses anything and comes up with no errors, run the extended version of the Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool for at least five passes. These you may want to run overnight since they take a long time to complete (run them an hour before bed each of the next two nights and check before going to sleep that they are still running).
  
  For Part 3: If You Have Errors: If you swap any memory components, follow these steps for ESD safety:
  1. Shut down and turn off your computer.
  2. Unplug all power supplies to the computer (AC Power then battery for laptops, AC power for desktops)
  3. Hold down the power button for 30 seconds to close the circuit and ensure all power drains from components.
  4. Make sure you are grounded by using proper grounding techniques, i.e. work on an anti-static workbench, anti-static desk, or an anti-static pad. Hold something metallic while touching it to the anti-static surface, or use an anti-static wristband to attach to the anti-static material while working. If you do not have an anti-static workbench, desk, or pad, you can use your computer tower/case by finding a metal hold in it, such as a drive bay.
  Once these steps have been followed, it is safe to remove and replace components within your computer.

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Coutesy of: writhziden

 

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I don't run McAfee. I despise corporate anti virus software; All it does is bog down the resources. At the time of the scan, MS essentials didn't install yet but it installed as a windows update yesterday. Tonight I had another crash and I noticed my ram was clocking at 667mhz. I removed the two 2gb sticks (4gb total) I bought this year, bringing me down to 4gb of ram. It clocks at 800mhz again like it used to. I was able to play wow for 2 hours and didnt crash. I will continue to monitor this for crashes. If it happens again, I will re-run all the tests you suggested. Thank you again for the insight.

 

[HonorGamer]

If there is anymore crashes go ahead and post up the crash files so we can take a deeper look.

-Justin

 

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Marking this as solved since it was the ram. corsair has lifetime warranties on memory so I will replace with them. Thank you for the help!