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Fed up now...

iB CoMpL3XiTy

iB CoMpL3XiTy

iB CoMpL3XiTy

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Hello all.

I've had an issue with my PC for along time now, (6 months + ), whenever I run a 3D application the PC will BSOD, the monitor will loose signal and the PC will restart, then when I get back into windows it gives me an error report. The error report is as follows:

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.768.3
Locale ID: 2057

Additional information about the problem:
BCCode: 116
BCP1: FFFFFA80054174E0
BCP2: FFFFF8801064F23C
BCP3: FFFFFFFFC000009A
BCP4: 0000000000000004
OS Version: 6_1_7600
Service Pack: 0_0
Product: 768_1

This has happened once or twice whilst just browing the internet, but always happens when playing a game or running a benchmark.

The things I've tried:

New Power supply (had a Corsair HX850, now have a NZXT Hale90 1000W)
New motherboard (Tried a gigabyte X58 UD5 and EVGA SLI 3)
New RAM (OCZ 3 x 1GB, now have Corsair Dominator 3 x 2GB 1600)
New HDD( Had 500GB sammy spinpoint, now have 1TB sammy and 80GB SSD)
Tried 4 different nVidia drivers
BIOS update to the latest for both motherboards
2 x different monitors and a TV
3 x monitor cables (a Dual link DVI, normal DVI and a HDMI)
countless fresh installs of Windows 7 home premium 64Bit
Checked all cables are connected properly

This happened with a pair of HD5850's I had before... my system is as follows:

Corsair Dominator 6GB 1600Mhz 8-8-8-24 1T
Corsair Obsidian 800D
Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 F13j BIOS
Core i7 920 2.66Ghz D0 @ Stock.
GTX 570 Beast Ed (Factory OC)
GTX 570 Beast Ed (Factory OC)
Sammy Spinpoint 1TB
OCZ Vertex 2 80GB
LG Blu-Ray player
Lamptron FC6
8 x Fans (12V)
18W DDC 355 Pump
10W DDC 350 Pump
Custom Water for CPU

I've tested both cards in a friends PC, but only for 10 minutes each as he wanted his PC back :( I've managed to use my PC for 5 days straight without an issue before and other times my monitor has lost signal even before getting into windows, and once whilst installing windows.

The only thing I haven't replaced is the CPU, however this is running at stock speed and I've even ran Prime95 at stock for 9 hours just to make sure its stable.

Also tried setting the Fan speed to max on the cards but doesn't seem to make any difference in terms of how long it lasts before the PC restarts.


If it happens before entering windows then I'm pretty sure its not a software issue, and I've replaced almost all my components in my PC so I'm really stuck.. Any help is MUCH appreciated, may have to sort out a prize for whoever solves it.

Thanks for reading.
 
Yeah I've googled the error, but not really found anything thats relivent, seems to be a fairly generic error....
Got my RAM running at 1066Mhz at 8-8-8-24 1T 1.65V so its underclocked and at the correct voltage and timings... got the same issue with my other set of RAM.

Also I've ran Prime95 Blend for 9 Hours, CPU got to just under 50C (watercooled) with Auto voltage of 1.25V which is a very high amount for 2.66Ghz.
GPU's get to about 85C on Auto fan speed and about 55-60C with 85% fan speed.

All other temps are fine (HDD, Mobo ETC....)
 
bru said:
dare i suggest a reinstall but don't use any of the software that you have used before, so download fresh set of drivers, fresh demo's etc, even use a different disc of win 7 if you can get hold of one.
i only suggest this as Ive had miscellaneous issues before that turned out to be the software i was using rather than the hardware.
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With the latest install of W7 I downloaded the drivers (Instead of coping them from a usb stick) and used Unigene Heaven 2.5 (with previous installs I had used 2.1) although the issue occurs in anything 3D for example codbo, nfshp, Avp, metro 2033, crysis 2 demo...ETC..

The only other OS CD I have is the 32bit CD for W7.. may try that if nothing else works.
 
Michaeljcox24 said:
'Fed up now...'

If I'd have had this problem for as long as you've had mine would have gone out the window by now. You must have the patience of a Saint dude.

Only thing I can offer is I had a TDR problem on my last machine and I got rid of it by replacing the gpu card. Running everything at stock, new psu, new memory, new board. Same as you. Game would crash, sound would loop, machine would restart.
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It would have been out the window but the case weighs 20KG empty, properly 30-35KG full lol...
 
jigger said:
A few suggestions.

Run memtest.

Install your OS from another drive.

Pull every non essential piece of hardware.
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I'll try memtest, haven't tried that yet, What do you mean by "Install your OS from another drive."? do you mean install the OS using another optical drive, or install onto another hard drive? Either way I've tried both.

Not really a lot of hardware to pull, Could remove the storage HDD, but issue occured before I had it and it doesnt really have anything on it atm, got a bluray player I could remove and thats about it... everything else is needed.
 
Memtest passed, just over 140% coverage, no error's at all. I think I'll install 32Bit W7 tomorrow.. if I'm still getting issue's I'll properly just sell the parts I know 100% work, The parts I'm unsure about I'll either RMA or try and test myself... and then just start again, GF may kill me if I spend anymore money on the PC though lol.

This is really annoying though, spent soo much money and can't play any games.

Thanks for all your help so far guys I really do appreciate it.
 
Hey guys, thanks for all the replies!

After work I'll take everything non essential out and also disable anything non essential, Then I'll re-install W7 using my 32bit CD and just install the latest drivers, updates and UH 2.5

I was eye-ing up the i7 960 before, but don't want to buy it if its not going to solve the issue, my current 920 has been through some hard times, I've pushed 1.5V through it for a 4.6Ghz validation whilst on air (TRUE + Push - Pull Fans) most of its life its been at 4.2Ghz @ 1.4V

I'll take a pciture of the PC later to show you how the fans are positioned...

EDIT: I have tried setting the PCI-E voltage to 100, also tried 101, but no joy. Also tried a different kettle lead, but haven't tried without the surge protector.
 
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Forgot to mention that i've tested the pc outside the case and still had the same issue, and yeah my windows is legit.

Thanks for your offer mothermachine, however I don't think I have access to the MM as I don't have enough posts...

I think the max safe voltage for a 920 is 1.36V?? so maybe I was pushing it to hard.
 
I've installed W7 from a LG DVD ROM Drive and also a Blu-Ray drive, same issue still orrurs, Also as previously mentioned I've tried a Dual link DVI cable, Normal DVI cable and also a HDMI cable.

I've considered an SB setup but it would cost more than just buying a i7 960, the SB option does offer a few hundred more Mhz in terms of max OC, but I personally think SB overclocking is boring, I like playing aroung with settings (although everything is at stock atm expect RAM specs and PCI-E voltage)

I'll buy a core i7 960 and if that doesn't solve the issue I'll loose the will to live.

I'll update on Friday when the CPU has been installed.
 
KnightsWhoSayNi said:
From that video it is not 'no signal to monitor dude', but that the PC has rebooted which is a classic PSU failure. I just bought a beefier power supply when I had this problem though you did say you've done this already???? Is there anybody in Cornwall that can help?
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Yeah done that, had a Corsair HX850 and I've now got a NZXT Hale90 1000W, same issue occurs with either PSU... Both PSU's should be more than enough to power my PC.
 
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