Benrith Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 21070 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 131 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 47 Achievement Points: 918 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/01/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 20, 2017 Posted September 29, 2014 My computer is dieing a slow and painful death so not sure how much i'm gonna be around at the moment. Going to have to start getting some money together to buy a new one. I keep getting BSODs so i think it's only memory but it could be PSU?? Awards
Bor2013 Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 21302 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 21 Topic Count: 122 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 598 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 309 Achievement Points: 4844 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/28/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 2, 2023 Birthday: 03/02/1986 Posted September 29, 2014 What is your setup? Awards
Benrith Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 21070 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 131 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 47 Achievement Points: 918 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/01/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 20, 2017 Author Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) MSI 870-C45 AMD 770 Socket AM3 GBAMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Socket AM3 3.2 GHz 6MB L3 CacheCorsair 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1333MH XFX ATI Radeon HD 5770 Extreme Edition 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card and a very old 550 PSU (i think it was only 550). Edited September 29, 2014 by Benrith Awards
DEEJAYKEG Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 1238 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1207 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 6083 Content Per Day: 1.10 Reputation: 4985 Achievement Points: 50728 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 11 Joined: 03/12/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 11, 2024 Posted September 29, 2014 My computer is dieing a slow and painful death so not sure how much i'm gonna be around at the moment. Going to have to start getting some money together to buy a new one. I keep getting BSODs so i think it's only memory but it could be PSU?? There are so many possibilities that it'd be an idea to get a checklist and work through it to try to establish what the cause is. Awards
Benrith Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 21070 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 131 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 47 Achievement Points: 918 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/01/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 20, 2017 Author Posted September 29, 2014 There are so many possibilities that it'd be an idea to get a checklist and work through it to try to establish what the cause is. I'm not great with computers to be honest and identifying the issue (i just like shoot people in games). where should I start? Awards
Bor2013 Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 21302 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 21 Topic Count: 122 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 598 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 309 Achievement Points: 4844 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/28/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 2, 2023 Birthday: 03/02/1986 Posted September 29, 2014 put a vacuum cleaner on Noears711XI 1 Awards
Noears711XI Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 238 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 189 Topic Count: 75 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2162 Content Per Day: 0.38 Reputation: 1940 Achievement Points: 19609 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/04/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 8, 2022 Birthday: 07/09/1957 Posted September 29, 2014 put a vacuum cleaner on @@Bor2013 is right clean it out first, I use an air compressor to blow it out to get rid of all the dust bunnies, AKA: Dam Bunny Hoppers. When your machine is heating up yes you will get BSOD's. You may also want to try like they said a check list remove one item at a time. I know you said you are not Tech savvy ask a friend or a friend of a friend, you have to know someone in your area who has some computer knowledge to look at it for you. Otherwise then this may be a blessing in disguise go out and meet people and get off the dam computer LMAO. Hopefully you don't do the same thing to your car just turn the key and drive, or missionary position with your wife all the time she will find another. Do not mind me I am just an old idiot. Awards
Benrith Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 21070 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 131 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 47 Achievement Points: 918 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/01/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 20, 2017 Author Posted September 29, 2014 Cleaned out already. I know basics, i can put a computer together etc. Noears711XI 1 Awards
eidolonFIRE Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 2759 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 17 Topic Count: 199 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3496 Content Per Day: 0.70 Reputation: 3021 Achievement Points: 26464 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 08/22/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 16, 2017 Birthday: 07/27/1990 Posted September 29, 2014 tip: when using lots of air to clean, be careful not to let your fans spin up like a turbine. They can produce voltage back into the mobo. In some cases this can cause damage. Noears711XI and Logan 2
mouselad Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 20902 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 11 Topic Count: 136 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1279 Content Per Day: 0.31 Reputation: 819 Achievement Points: 9614 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/16/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 15, 2016 Birthday: 12/02/1982 Posted September 29, 2014 If you are blue screening you may want to check your windows event viewer logs and it should have a critical event in there if it caused a blue screen. This will give you more info on the blue screen. you can also get some hardware disgnostic tools which will check different hardware components you can test your memory using memtest86+ reddog955i, OddJob001 and The Flush 3
OddJob001 Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 3113 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 6 Topic Count: 245 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 1228 Content Per Day: 0.25 Reputation: 722 Achievement Points: 9622 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/08/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 22, 2015 Birthday: 06/15/1980 Posted September 29, 2014 If you are blue screening you may want to check your windows event viewer logs and it should have a critical event in there if it caused a blue screen. This will give you more info on the blue screen. you can also get some hardware disgnostic tools which will check different hardware components you can test your memory using memtest86+ I 100% agree with this. run memtest86+ for a good 12-24 hours. that should tell you right out the gates if its your memory. If you dont get errors, we can look at other tests to verify what it is. I am going guess its probably not a PSU as PSU usually will not cause a BSOD, but instead just completely power down. reddog955i 1
Fir3Marshal Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 20789 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 28 Topic Count: 118 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 936 Content Per Day: 0.23 Reputation: 325 Achievement Points: 7004 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/12/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 21, 2014 Birthday: 04/18/1981 Posted September 29, 2014 Download this, burn it to a CD and run it for 12-24 hours like @@OddJob001 said: http://www.memtest.org/download/5.01/memtest86+-5.01.iso.zip mouselad 1
phudruker Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 21006 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 124 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 66 Achievement Points: 1052 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/31/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 13, 2015 Birthday: 04/02/1994 Posted September 29, 2014 If u are able to get the error msg from the blue screens should help drastically. They are usually pretty clear and should help alot in diagnosing the problem as mouse said. If its just ur psu or memory that would be a much cheaper fix
Benrith Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 21070 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 131 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 47 Achievement Points: 918 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/01/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 20, 2017 Author Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Just done a mem test and nothing came up what so ever. Not even 1 little error. Really worth doing it for 12 hours? I'll try and photo the bsod. I'll play some games and see what happens Edited September 29, 2014 by Benrith Awards
Benrith Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 21070 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 131 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 47 Achievement Points: 918 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/01/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 20, 2017 Author Posted September 29, 2014 Looks like I'm gonna buy a new GPU £150.00http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-328-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1982 Orhttp://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-226-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1982Orhttp://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-327-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1982What do you think? Awards
EDD THE DUCK Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 375 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 93 Topic Count: 386 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 4069 Content Per Day: 0.71 Reputation: 7848 Achievement Points: 37193 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 45 Joined: 09/13/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 28 Birthday: 06/01/1970 Device: Windows Posted September 29, 2014 http://www.hwcompare.com/15682/radeon-hd-7950-3gb-vs-radeon-r9-270x/ reddog955i 1 Awards
J3st3r Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 2162 Group: ++ COD4 Admin Followers: 153 Topic Count: 152 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 5223 Content Per Day: 1.00 Reputation: 5172 Achievement Points: 45911 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 24 Joined: 01/25/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: Friday at 08:03 AM Birthday: 02/26/1972 Device: Windows Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) I would get something with a Lifetime Warranty if at all possible. Don't know if NewEgg.com ships to the UK but this is a pretty darn good deal. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150686&cm_re=Radeon_R9_270X-_-14-150-686-_-Product Your memory should still be under Warranty.I would RMA it just to be on the safe side.All Corsair memory has Lifetime Warranty Even they're Cheaper stuff. The Radeon HD 7950 and 7970 3+gb cards are a bit faster than the R9 270x and you can find them cheaper online.Might want to look around a bit. Refurbished 7950 3gb http://www.newegg.com/global/uk/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202071 OH I completely forgot about Import Tax and VAT and all the other stupid Taxes you guys have to pay to import stuff. New XFX 7970 3gb Ebay UK http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMD-XFX-HD7970-Double-Dissipation-Edition-Graphics-Card-BRAND-NEW-/131291956641?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item1e919c45a1 New XFX R9 270X with Lifetime Warranty Ebay UK http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2GB-XFX-Radeon-R9-270X-Boost-5600MHz-GDDR5-GPU-1000MHz-Boost-1050MHz-DVI-HDM-/141258068994?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item20e3a31402 Edited September 29, 2014 by Pvt.Death Benrith 1 Awards
Sammy Posted September 29, 2014 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 17 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) I have that gpu and mfg. I had a problem where my computer would reset itself after playing a game for a few minutes. I dont remember if there were any bsod. Turns out the card intake and heatsink inside had a huge carpet of dust on it. Cleaned it in addition to applying new paste and all was good again. It would be a good idea to open it up and check for this. Blowing air into it wont work. XFX, if you registered, has a lifetime warranty on it I think but opening it up yourself would void this. If you do, be sure it is a place where you will be able to find dropped screws. The ones inside are tiny. edit: If you try this dont bother with the paste at first. See if cleaning out the dust carpet alone will do it. Edited September 29, 2014 by Sammy Benrith and J3st3r 2 Awards
OddJob001 Posted September 30, 2014 Member ID: 3113 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 6 Topic Count: 245 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 1228 Content Per Day: 0.25 Reputation: 722 Achievement Points: 9622 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/08/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 22, 2015 Birthday: 06/15/1980 Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Just done a mem test and nothing came up what so ever. Not even 1 little error. Really worth doing it for 12 hours? I'll try and photo the bsod. I'll play some games and see what happens There is absolutely no reason what so ever to run it less than 12 hours. I used to be lazy like that, and it just ends up getting you in trouble. Looks like I'm gonna buy a new GPU £150.00 http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-328-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1982 Or http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-226-MS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1982 Or http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-327-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1982 What do you think? Since I would never buy ATI I cant provide a opinion. Edited September 30, 2014 by OddJob001
iboomboom Posted September 30, 2014 Member ID: 20343 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 90 Topic Count: 205 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 3407 Content Per Day: 0.81 Reputation: 3084 Achievement Points: 30326 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/11/13 Status: Offline Last Seen: Saturday at 05:48 AM Birthday: 07/01/1983 Device: Macintosh Posted September 30, 2014 It's the PSU. Clean power can make all the difference in a stable and unstable system. Awards
eidolonFIRE Posted September 30, 2014 Member ID: 2759 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 17 Topic Count: 199 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 3496 Content Per Day: 0.70 Reputation: 3021 Achievement Points: 26464 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 08/22/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 16, 2017 Birthday: 07/27/1990 Posted September 30, 2014 It's the PSU. Clean power can make all the difference in a stable and unstable system. well... you said that for me but it ended up being the mobo.
Benrith Posted September 30, 2014 Member ID: 21070 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 131 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 47 Achievement Points: 918 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/01/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 20, 2017 Author Posted September 30, 2014 Sadly shipping in from the US makes it the same price as buying from the uk. Damn taxes! Thanks for the advice guys. I'll open up the card this afternoon and see what happens. Will need to buu some tiny screw drivers me thinks! Awards
Benrith Posted September 30, 2014 Member ID: 21070 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 131 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 47 Achievement Points: 918 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/01/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 20, 2017 Author Posted September 30, 2014 ok, well there was no dust in the card or in the PSU, the computer is dust free. Time to make a decision on the GFX card I think. Awards
Benrith Posted September 30, 2014 Member ID: 21070 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 131 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 47 Achievement Points: 918 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/01/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 20, 2017 Author Posted September 30, 2014 Was able to capture the BSOD. Awards
Benrith Posted September 30, 2014 Member ID: 21070 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 131 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 47 Achievement Points: 918 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/01/14 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 20, 2017 Author Posted September 30, 2014 New XFX 7970 3gb Ebay UK http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMD-XFX-HD7970-Double-Dissipation-Edition-Graphics-Card-BRAND-NEW-/131291956641?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item1e919c45a1 New XFX R9 270X with Lifetime Warranty Ebay UK http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2GB-XFX-Radeon-R9-270X-Boost-5600MHz-GDDR5-GPU-1000MHz-Boost-1050MHz-DVI-HDM-/141258068994?pt=UK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW&hash=item20e3a31402 Would getting the 280x be a better option then for slightly less money than the 7970? http://www.amazon.co.uk/VTX3D-280-X-Edition-Graphics-Express/dp/B00IY182ZM/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1412074921&sr=1-5&keywords=HD+7970 Awards
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