is my 290 Tri-X -OC dying?

[ademcg]

Ok,...it has been damned hot of late.

My build (see sig) had been super stable for a very, very long time, but since last week I have suffered from the occasional BSOD during gaming, BSOD details below:

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 2057

BCCode: 116
BCP1: FFFFFA8011216010
BCP2: FFFFF880044ABC74
BCP3: 0000000000000000
BCP4: 0000000000000002
OS Version: 6_1_7601
Service Pack: 1_0
Product: 768_1

At first it happened during a heavy gaming session in the heat of the evening. but today, it happened when the temp is a lot cooler (morning time) and I had only just loaded up the game (couple of minutes).

Now a little Google foo - points to the GPU.

I have updated all drivers and now I am worried it is the GPU that may be on its way out.

Anyone got any insight into this particular error code sting?

BCCode: 116
BCP1: FFFFFA8011216010
BCP2: FFFFF880044ABC74

 

[ademcg]

When was the last time you clear the gpu?

by clear, you mean dislodge dust?
Possibly a while ago, but the case is fully filtered, all draw in fans are covered by DEMCIFlex case specific filters.

Will open up the case and get back to you in a bit.

 

[ademcg]

well, opened up the case, and the DEMCI flex kit is doing its job well, not a lot of debris in there at all.

I took out the card, blew the heat sinks, not a lot of dust was lodged...hoovered it all, put it back in and let's see how it goes today.

watch this space I guess?