Solved First Custom Build....BSOD errors and flickering screen

[axe0]

To clear it up: right now we are trying to determine if the flickering is due to a bad cable/connection or really the GPU or drivers.
For now, I can't answer your question, because I don't have enough data about what is really going on.

 

[cannoncd]

Ok, I see. The next time the program windows being to flicker, I will remove the two extra monitors.

Thanks again for all the help!

 

[axe0]

You're welcome

Let me know how it goes.

 

[cannoncd]

I forgot to do the memtest last night :-\

Today, when the windows started flickering, I removed one monitor and the flickering was still occuring. I removed a second monitor and the flickering stopped.

If it matters, the main display is HDMI, and the two others are DVI-D.

 

[cannoncd]

So - I did a little investigating. On Newegg's product page for my graphics card, there's a discrepancy between the listed outputs (1xHDMI, 1xDVI-D) and what is physically present on the card (1xHDMI,2xDVI-D,1xVGA). Under the questions/ratings section there's a comment which says, "The picture is right, but the card can only run 2 monitors because of the chipset."

I am now beginning to feel like an idiot, but is there a way I can confirm or deny that? I am, however, currently running the system with 3 monitors (all are using extended display).

 

[Pauly]

Had a good search through gigabyte website and all four variations of your card are listed multi view = 2, suggesting only two monitors will work.
After googling lots pf people seem to run three but it seems they use specific ports and cant use both dvi at the same time, found some links that may help you but I reckon a display port adapter may be the way forward

How do I set up 3 independent monitors on MSI R7 250 2GB DDR3? [Solved] - Monitors - Displays
will msi r7 250 support 3 monitors [Solved] - Support - Systems
Multi Monitor FAQ
How do I connect three or more displays to an AMD Radeon? graphics card?

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi you could post a link to the card
2gb card though without another power line I doubt 3 displays is recommended

What power supply is being used ?

 

[cannoncd]

Yay! GFX was going to be my next stop. It's interesting because I am running all three monitors (HDMI, 2xDVI) with no real issue except the occasional program windows flickering (unless this is also causing the BSOD issues).

Here's the card/revision I have
GIGABYTE - Graphics Card - AMD - PCI Express Solution - Radeon? R7 200 series - GV-R725OC-2GI (rev. 3.0)


The power supply came with the tower:
Amazon.com: Antec Sonata III 500 Quiet Super Mid Tower ATX Case (Black): Electronics
EarthWatts 500w Supply


Edit: Apparently I'm a dummy because it clearly says Multiview: 2 in the specs. Not sure how I missed that.......

 

[cannoncd]

Update:

So I've had a few more computer freezes and a couple more BSOD's. One of these actually happened in Safe Mode (the most recent minidump) while I was troubleshooting another issue. I'm uploading a new DM Log with the 3 new minidumps.

Interesting note: these computer freezes will sometimes log me out of all the websites I stay logged into (this one, facebook, etc). The username/password info still autofills, but I'm logged out of the sites.

 

[axe0]

Please tell me what the 3.3v, 5v and 12v values are in the BIOS.
The reason I can't load some dumps properly is likely due to hardware damage, there are just a few reasons why a bluescreen would occur in safe mode and 1 of them is hardware damage.

   Note

The GPU test hasn't been added, because the GPU isn't used in safe mode.

If anything is overclocked, revert back to stock and test the system

Diagnostics Test

 HDD TEST

Run SeaTools to check the integrity of your HDD. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/313457-seatools-dos-windows-how-use.html

   Note

Do not run SeaTools on an SSD as the results will be invalid.

Run chkdsk http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

Run HDTune to scan for errors, health and benchmark.
Let me know what the results are, prefered screenshots.

Diagnostic Test

 CPU TEST

Run Prime95 to stress test your CPU. Prime95 - Stress Test Your CPU - Windows 7 Forums

   Warning

Your CPU temperatures will rise quickly while under this stress test. Keep a keen eye on them and abort the test if overheating occurs.

Please fill in your system specs

Please follow this tutorial and download the tool. The tool will give you detailed information about your system specs, please fill in your system specs more completely including PSU and cooling system.
How to fill in your system specs:

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi yep you just need a better card,
EVGA - Products - Graphics - GeForce 900 Series Family - GTX 960
This one is pretty cheap 200.us and supports 4 monitors,
EVGA - Products - EVGA GeForce GTX 960 GAMING ACX 2.0+ - 02G-P4-2963-KR

EVGA - Product Specs - EVGA GeForce GTX 960 GAMING ACX 2.0+

 

[cannoncd]

I'm currently in the middle of the memtest. It's been going for about 14 hours and has done 4.5 passes. I've got 2x4GB sticks. Is that normal?

I'm also running the OS on an SSD, but I was experiencing the same issues on my HDD. Once the memtest is complete I'll run the stress test but it looks like I can't do the first one you listed.

 

[axe0]

8GB should take around 8-10h, but sometimes it takes longer. Not sure why, but it happens.

 

[cannoncd]

So I was a little off on my estimation, 4 passes took 17.5 hours. I needed my computer today so I stopped after the 4th pass. I'll be out of the house later this week, so I'll have time to run it for about ~40 hours. Hopefully that'll get the 8 passes done.

Here's the other info you requested:
12V: 12.144
5V: 5.088
3.3V 3.296

 

[cannoncd]

chkdsk had no errors or bad sectors.

 

[cannoncd]

HDTune errors, health and benchmark.

 

[axe0]

Are the hardware drivers all up to date?
CPU, network, peripherals, others?
Definitely for the CPU and network, check the company for driver updates.
Also check your motherboard manufacturer for driver updates.

 

[cannoncd]

As far as I know, everything is up to date. I used the windows driver utility and manually updated all the drivers. I'm currently running the stress test now.

Are my specs complete enough?

 

[cannoncd]

I've gone to ASRock and Gigabyte and downloaded all the drivers there.

 

[cannoncd]

Ran the stress test for 2 hours....no errors :-\