Random BSoDs, mostly while playing games

mancowed

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So this PC that I started using recently has a problem with BSoDs with random driver/error codes that mostly happen while playing, but sometimes also while browsing the internet(maybe with youtube on). I can't replicate them in any way and they happen after around 30-60 minutes of playing a game, though sometimes faster.

I don't think it's a bad driver because I remember this happening pretty much always since this PC was built, on different OS with different sets of drivers.
I have no idea how to recognize if it's a PSU problem, but the PSU is probably a cheap one.

EDIT: I logged temperatures before the crash happened, it's definitely not overheating.
 
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
build
OS
Win7 64 Ultimate
CPU
Pentium Dual CPU E2200
Memory
2GB/no idea what type
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 9600GT
Hi mancowed.

Your latest BSOD is caused by Wi-Fi Wireless LAN USB Adapter (c:\windows\system32\drivers\athrxusb.sys).
Code:
BugCheck 50, {ffffaa8800573666, 0, fffff8800523e4cb, 7}

*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for athrxusb.sys
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for athrxusb.sys

Could not read faulting driver name
[COLOR=Red]Probably caused by : athrxusb.sys [/COLOR]( athrxusb+3e4cb )

Followup: MachineOwner
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And the driver is extremely old.
Code:
fffff880`05200000 fffff880`05291000   athrxusb T (no symbols)           
    Loaded symbol image file: athrxusb.sys
    Image path: \SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\athrxusb.sys
[COLOR=Red]    Image name: athrxusb.sys
    Timestamp:        Fri Dec 22 17:35:49 2006[/COLOR] (458BCA1D)
    CheckSum:         0008ECE1
    ImageSize:        00091000
    Translations:     0000.04b0 0000.04e4 0409.04b0 0409.04e4
If possible, update the driver. Also plan to update the BIOS and chipset drivers. I am not very aware of MSI downloads, so failing to supply you the download links, but your motherboard is G31M3(MS-7528), the BIOS version is
Code:
BiosVersion = V3.5
BiosReleaseDate = 03/12/2009
Daemon Tools, Alcohol 120% and Power Archiver Pro uses SCSI Pass Through Direct (SPTD), which is a well known BSOD causer. Uninstall Daemon Tools at first. Then download SPTD standalone installer from Disk-Tools.com, and execute the downloaded file as guided below :

  • Double click to open it.
  • Click this button only:
  • 2012-12-13_224441.jpg
  • If it is grayed out, as in the picture, there is no more SPTD in your system, and you just close the window.
Let us know the results.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Assembled
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. B85M-D3H
Memory
Corsair Vengence 4GB x2 (8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB GeForce GTS 450 (ZOTAC International)
Sound Card
Onboard (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron E2040T
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
Western Digital 1 TB
Seagate 500 GB
PSU
Corsair VS550
Case
Cooler Master K380
Cooling
Cooler Master Seidon 120V Plus
Keyboard
Logitech MK260r
Mouse
Logitech MK260r
Internet Speed
PMPL Broadband
Antivirus
Windows Defender + MBAM
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Dell Studio 15" Laptop
Allright, I changed some drivers and so far I have been trying to get a bsod for about 3-4 hours. It's not quite telling anything yet, so I will keep going for another 1-2 days to make sure everything's fine and then I will post results.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
build
OS
Win7 64 Ultimate
CPU
Pentium Dual CPU E2200
Memory
2GB/no idea what type
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 9600GT
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