Yet another BSOD problem

NaRD

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I have been troubleshooting my computer for days now. I started getting BSODs whenever I run a game, doesn't matter how intensive it is. It usually happens after 10 to 20 minutes, but sometimes even sooner. Through testing, I've found that one of my RAM sticks are dead, since the computer won't even boot when it's in. Further testing and Google searches led me to the Event Viewer, which has given me a message about my graphics card. I believe that is the problem, but I would definitely like a debug if possible. And I would be very thankful, of course.

I cannot attach the dump to this post because it's too large (50 MB, wow), and I don't know the policy on linking pages to this site, but it is zipped and ready in case anyone can help.

Thanks for reading.
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0GHz
Graphics: ASUS GTX 460 768MB
RAM: Kingston DDR3 4GB
MOBO: Asus M4A89GTD Pro/USB3

Windows 7 x64

EDIT: Included latest dump and performance monitoring HTML document here. I again apologize for not reading the guide first.
EDIT2: Added system specs to first post.

 
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My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
After looking at a few other threads, looks like I should add a few things.

Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 945 3.0GHz
Graphics: ASUS GTX 460 768MB
RAM: Kingston DDR3 4GB
MOBO: Asus M4A89GTD Pro/USB3

Again, I can provide the dump at the drop of a hat. In fact, I'm going to go ahead and delete the big one and see if it just makes a fresh one.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
EDIT: I found that BSOD tool, sorry for not reading. Going to attach it now.
 
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Am I missing anything? I've tried downloading the debugging tools as well and let's just say I'm not THAT savvy yet..
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Update:
I've figured out how to debug the crash dump myself, but reading them isn't helping much.

This is what I do know: It has something to do with the processor. What I tried was turning off the Core Unlocker (disables cores 5 and 6) and tried to replicate the problem. The game lasted about twice as long as it normally does but it still crashed.

I'm going to edit the first post with the latest dump in a moment.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
well we have a similar system my friend and my BSOD seems to be the same as yours ... man I hope we're going to get help here, im desesperate now ... 2300$ and cant even play DX11 games :(
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
NCIXPC
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom X6 1090T Black Edition
Motherboard
ASUS Crosshair IV Formula
Memory
Corsair XMS 8GB DDR3-1333 Dual Channel
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 6970
Sound Card
None (motherboard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Gateway LED Flat 24 inches.
PSU
Corsair Professional Series Gold CMPSU-1200W
Case
Corsair Obsidian Series 800D Full Tower Case
I didn't pay nearly that much but I know the feeling. I've been unable to play, and it's the Steam Summer Sale! I've bought tons of games and can't even do anything about it.
*cries*

(Bump, please help!)
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
One more bump before bed with an update. I disabled 2 cores (out of 4) and the crashes haven't been happening. I'm thinking it's a heat issue right now, and I'm going to grab some thermal compound tomorrow and do some more troubleshooting. The weird thing is that my case is open to prevent an issue like this, so I'm not entirely sure.
I'm hoping I wake up to a more knowledgeable post though.. :D. Goodnight.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Still happening after applying thermal compound. Bump.
 

My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Interesting development. I just tried prime95's torture test and this is what happened to "worker #3"

[Jul 7 18:44] Worker starting
[Jul 7 18:44] Setting affinity to run worker on logical CPU #3
[Jul 7 18:44] Beginning a continuous self-test to check your computer.
[Jul 7 18:44] Please read stress.txt. Choose Test/Stop to end this test.
[Jul 7 18:44] Test 1, 270000 Lucas-Lehmer iterations of M420217 using AMD K10 type-1 FFT length 20K, Pass1=80, Pass2=256.
[Jul 7 18:45] Test 2, 270000 Lucas-Lehmer iterations of M409601 using AMD K10 type-1 FFT length 20K, Pass1=80, Pass2=256.
[Jul 7 18:46] Test 3, 270000 Lucas-Lehmer iterations of M401407 using AMD K10 type-1 FFT length 20K, Pass1=80, Pass2=256.
[Jul 7 18:46] FATAL ERROR: Rounding was 0.4985351563, expected less than 0.4
[Jul 7 18:46] Hardware failure detected, consult stress.txt file.
[Jul 7 18:46] Torture Test completed 2 tests in 2 minutes - 1 errors, 0 warnings.

[Jul 7 18:46] Worker stopped.


Looks like it IS the processor, and core #3 (I guess?) isn't working properly.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Further testing, more information. I disabled Core 3, and instead of crashing during the Prime95 test in 5 minutes, I let it run for an hour with no issue. Temps didn't get over 70 C, everything looks good. I am positive Core #3 is corrupted and needs to be disabled whenever my computer is on.

Sadly, I wasn't able to receive one on one assistance, but thanks to this site and many others I was actually able to diagnose and get past a serious computer issue for the first time (hopefully I am right..). I want to say thanks for that, and hopefully all of this information can help someone else in the future.

Good luck to everyone else out there.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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