bsod code 9c

vectisitch · 28 Nov 2016 at 18:01

Hi. So this morning I came down to my pc off. It now just freezes on the windows icon loading screen. I tried to do a fresh install and got a bsod code 9c. Could the cpu be fried? I then tried to reinstall using raid 0 on 2 ssds, win install files loaded to the win lead screen then froze again

Rroff · 28 Nov 2016 at 18:08

09C usually happens due to not enough voltage - sometimes need to increase VTT or system agent 1 notch occasionally it needs a slight bump in vcore or reducing the overclock a little.

If its a system that has been overclocked and stable for awhile - I see a 2600K in your sig then it might be the CPU is degrading and no longer stable at the original overclock and settings.

vectisitch · 28 Nov 2016 at 18:16

I reset to default in case it was an overclock problem. Same thing. It just hangs on win load screen. I wax thinking the cpu may have died??

Rroff · 28 Nov 2016 at 18:18

Try running memtest86 - possible one of the RAM sticks has died.

vectisitch · 28 Nov 2016 at 18:40

Memtest running now. I as I said I have taken off the overclock for now. I think I have a parted magic disc somewhere. If it boots up with that then can I assume the cpu is working ok?

Rroff · 28 Nov 2016 at 18:40

If memtest is running then the CPU isn't (completely) dead. Working OK though is another matter.

vectisitch · 28 Nov 2016 at 22:03

Memtest was ok. I tried running a cronies to recover.again it locked up as soon as acorns started. I have ab acronyms boot disc so I tried that and it still froze. I'm thinking the cpu is bad

Tee Hee Johnson · 28 Nov 2016 at 23:42

Try running the Intel processor Diagnostic Tool...

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/19792/Intel-Processor-Diagnostic-Tool

vectisitch · 29 Nov 2016 at 00:45

Does the pc need to be booted into windows to use that ?

vectisitch · 29 Nov 2016 at 01:24

Just tried another drive I had with win 7 installed. same thing win loading screen and it freezes so it's not the ram or hard drive

Akagi · 29 Nov 2016 at 01:25

Possible that the CPU just needs a bit more voltage now (even at stock clocks) because of years of running with a hefty overclock.

I'd be tempted to give it a couple of clicks more voltage and see if that helps.

vectisitch · 29 Nov 2016 at 07:27

As I said I have reset the defaults so it's running at stock. Still freezes

vectisitch · 29 Nov 2016 at 13:19

unplugged evrything and took out 3 rams sticks. put in a different gpu, still froze then bsod 9c. it has to be the cpu???? anyway i just bought another 2600k from the mm. if not i can resell it. thoughts???

Akagi · 29 Nov 2016 at 13:38

Acme said:
(even at stock clocks)

vectisitch · 29 Nov 2016 at 14:25

aahhh ok i didnt see that bit.lol

Akagi · 29 Nov 2016 at 15:10

It was just an idea, could be slight chip degradation.

In either case, hopefully either that or the new 2600 will sort it.

vectisitch · 29 Nov 2016 at 15:48

More volts made no difference

Akagi · 29 Nov 2016 at 16:46

OK thats a shame...

vectisitch · 1 Dec 2016 at 20:20

got the new 2600k today and it works again,so it was a dead or nearly dead cpu. i took the waterblock apart and it was quiet blocked so i'm assuming it got too hot while mining