Microsoft has been tracking some odd issues that occur on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. These bugs are not typically fixed via Windows Update, because these hotfixes should only be applied to systems that are experiencing specific problems. So if you are not severely affected by either of them, wait for the relevant service packs. Here are the four most prominent issues, listed in order of decreasing severity.
The third issue is described in KB978789 and specifically applies to computers with chipsets from the Intel 5 Series or the Intel 3400 Series families coupled with Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate.
More here
And I just happen to have the chipset in question and have had no BSODs except the ones I created OCing
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Keeps changing - (Custom)
- OS
- Windows 7 Professional x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 860
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P
- Memory
- 4GB DDR3 Mushkin 1600Mhz @ 7-8-7-20
- Graphics Card(s)
- MSI GTS250 1GB DDR3 Twin Frozr
- Sound Card
- Onboard realtek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster 24" P2450 + Samsung 20" 2033
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 X 1080 and 1600 X 900 (#2 system 1440 X 900)
- Hard Drives
- Patriot Inferno 120GB SSD + 3 WD Blue 640GB drives
- PSU
- Corsair 750 HX Modular
- Case
- Lancool PC-K62
- Cooling
- Cooler Master TX3 CPU cooler and 4-140mm and 1-120mm case
- Keyboard
- Gigabyte USB keyboard
- Mouse
- Microsoft wireless laser mouse 5000
- Internet Speed
- 7 Mb down 1.5 up
- Other Info
- System #2: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T (Freezer 7 Pro cooler) - Gigabyte 880GMA-UD2H - WD 500GB Black - 9500GT (1GB) 500W OCZ modular PSU - Antec 200 case. System #3 (LapTop) Core 2 Duo T6670 - 320GB 7200RPM HD - 4GB DDR3 RAM.