New R9 290! Crashes even non-gaming

[poodlefa]

Hello,

I recently purchased a new Sapphire Tri-X R9 290 along with a new EVGA 750W power supply and my computer hasn't been the same ever since. I can run in Safe Mode without crashing, however running Windows normally crashes every 20 minutes or so - sometimes sooner.

Here's the report. I appreciate any advice you can offer.

Thanks.

 

[poodlefa]

Hi,

Can anyone answer whether I posted this incorrectly or in the wrong subforum? I cannot understand how this thread has received so many views but no replies.

If there's any other information I can offer I would be happy to.

 

[koolkat77]

A "stop 0x124" is fundamentally different to many other types of bluescreens because it stems from a hardware complaint. Stop 0x124 minidumps contain very little practical information, and it is therefore necessary to approach the problem as a case of hardware in an unknown state of distress. You can read more on this error and what to try here... Stop 0x124 - what it means and what to try: Stop 124 - What it means and what to try

 

[doctore]

Did you update to the latest drivers? If yes, start working your way back the drivers' list until you find one that works. My XFX R9 hates the latest driver - would exhibit the same symptoms as yours, but the one-step older one works without issues.

Before installing video drivers I recommend using DriverSweeper in Safe Mode to clean the old ones.

P.S. You didn't say if you are getting BSOD errors.

 

[poodlefa]

Thank you for the responses!

I will test out everything I can and post results.