Freezing/BSOD Randomly, Different Error Codes

[Britton30]

Okay just a quick question. If my computer does not freeze with my graphics card in then most likely the problem is my power supply not providing enough power. Therefore I should replace it? If so, is this a good power supply to replace it with or do you recommend another one? Newegg.com - OCZ ZT Series 750W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Bronze High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

That one seems a good one, or any of these.
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
If my budget would allow, I'd get the Sea Sonic X750 80+ Gold

 

[essenbe]

BTW< what drivers are you using on your card?

 

[DeathPhage]

Okay I was also looking at the Corsair HX750 because it is also fully modular. Now that I know, I will not to make the same mistake twice.

 

[DeathPhage]

My computer is till running after 42 hrs I'll keep it running and hopefully no blue screen. I have looked into two power supplies which do you recommend between the two?

Newegg.com - CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX750 (CMPSU-750AX) 750W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Newegg.com - CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

Thanks

 

[Britton30]

Either one will be a good choice, get the one that fits the old budget best.

 

[DeathPhage]

Okay I just don't want to under do it again. So my computer has been running for over 48 hrs now (usually about the time it use to BSOD). So this means that it's either my PSU or my graphics card correct? I'll get the PSU ordered and install that asap and hopefully that works.

 

[essenbe]

Do you have a friend who will let you install your graphics card in his computer? Or one who has an extra PSU to loan you for testing? I hate to see you spend money that is not necessary. Both those PSUs you showed are good. I have an HX750 and an AX850. Both are great.

 

[DeathPhage]

Unfortunately the only friends I have that do have parts live hours away so I was just banking on the Newegg 30 day return policy if that doesn't fix the problem.

 

[essenbe]

How close are you to Newegg's 30 day return policy on the card?

 

[DeathPhage]

I'm over by 10 days.

 

[Britton30]

They may take it back if you call customer service. 800-390-1119

 

[DeathPhage]

Okay I'll try that.

Edit: They are going give me a refund.

 

[Britton30]

Cool, phone calls to them get better results.

 

[DeathPhage]

I have just installed my new PSU I'll let you know if I get an BSOD or freezeup in the next few days.

 

[DeathPhage]

And about 2 hours in my computer freezes. So is it a bad GPU then? Should I head over and talk to EVGA and see what they have to say?

 

[essenbe]

I don't remember you answering, what GPU drivers are you using and what prosess did you use to install them. And was this a clean install?

 

[DeathPhage]

I'm currently using 310.33 Beta drivers and these were installed normally the previous 306.97 were installed in safe mode and clean installed.

 

[essenbe]

Why ot try to reinstall 306.97, just to be sure it is not the driver. The old ways of installing drivers are gone, thanks to Nvidia. Here is a rather long article on installing the new drivers. It's especially good for people having driver issues. You may be. But try this way and if it doesn't work, call EVGA.
Ultimate Nvidia Driver Guide for Uninstalling and Installing driversets

The abbreviated version:
Download the new drivers from Nvidia.
To keep Windows from installing a VGA driver, the easy way is turn off your router or disconnect from the internet. It will install a VGA adaptor, but that's OK.
Go to C:/Nvidia and open the folder, you will find another folder called display drivers. Open it and you will see a folder of every driver you have ever installed. Delete every one of them. But, don't delete the display folder, just the folders named 306.23, or 310.33.
Go to add/remove programs and delete all Nvidia driver entries, but Important, delete the Display driver last. When you delete the PhysX, 3d Driver and manager and the update driver then last the display driver, it will tell you to reboot. Reboot then.
Install the new driver, agree to terms, select custom install. Make sure the clean install is checked, uncheck everything except the display driver and PhysX driver. Don't install the 3D stuff unless you use them and almost no one uses the HDMI driver. The HDMI driver, I've read, can cause issues with Realtek audio drivers.
Install them and reboot and see if that helps. If not, call EVGA.

But, you also have a CPU heat issue, I don't think has been addressed. Britton30 is correct, your temps should not be near that high running Furmark. You've run Memtest+ with no errors, I'd like you to run Prime95, but not until you get a good CPU cooler and clean the old paste and apply new paste. Britton30 was also right about the stock Intel coolers. I have about 5 around here that have never been used. Ivy Bridge gets exceptionally hot when stressed.

 

[DeathPhage]

Okay I will get on this and get back to you when it's all done.

 

[DeathPhage]

Okay I have installed the 306.97 drivers like in the guide. Hopefully that works.



For the CPU cooling, I know the EVO was recommended but I'm not sure if it will fit in my case. Would it be worth just spending some extra cash now and getting a water cooler or are there other coolers you recommend.